Alberta, Quebec Plan to Opt Out of National Pharmacare Plan

Alberta, Quebec Plan to Opt Out of National Pharmacare Plan
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith answers questions after making an announcement at a news conference in Calgary on Feb. 1, 2024. The Canadian Press/Todd Korol
Jennifer Cowan
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Alberta and Quebec have announced plans to “opt out” of Ottawa’s proposed national pharmacare program, citing a lack of consultation and the potential for high provincial administrative costs.

The pledge to pass on the country-wide health initiative comes just days after the NDP confirmed it reached a deal on pharmacare with the Liberals. The proposed plan would allow every Canadian with a health card to access free diabetes medication and birth control.
Jennifer Cowan
Jennifer Cowan
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Jennifer Cowan is a writer and editor with the Canadian edition of The Epoch Times.
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