81 Percent of Canadians Have Some Prescription Drug Coverage: Statistics Canada

81 Percent of Canadians Have Some Prescription Drug Coverage: Statistics Canada
Prescription drugs are seen on shelves at a pharmacy in Montreal, on March 11, 2021. The Canadian Press/Ryan Remiorz
William Crooks
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The majority of Canadians (81 percent) nationwide have some form of prescription drug insurance, typically provided through their employers, according to new data from Statistics Canada.

The data aligns with the findings of recent Privy Council Office (PCO) research, which found indifference among Canadians towards pharmacare programs proposed by the Liberals and New Democrats.