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Bill C-340

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 13, 2023
Canada Pharmacare Act
  • The Canada Pharmacare Act sets out criteria and conditions that must be met by drug insurance plans established under the law of a province before a cash contribution may be made. The Act requires drug insurance plans to be administered on a non-profit basis in order to provide full coverage of the cost of all insured drugs prescribed by a health care practitioner and any related dispensing fees. It also requires plans to entitle every insured person of the province to be covered on uniform conditions, to not impose any minimum period of residence or waiting period of more than three months before residents are covered, and to provide for the payment of amounts for the cost of insured drugs provided to insured persons while they are temporarily absent from their province of residence. The Act provides for the establishment of an independent drug agency to assess the clinical effectiveness and cost effectiveness of prescription drugs and
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SteelmanSpren in Favour

  • n of this Act, including regulations regarding (a) the prescription of supplies as insured drugs; (b) the imposition of penalties or fines on a province that fails to comply with this Act or the regulations; and (c) the disclosure, to the extent required by this Act, of any confidential business information in the possession of Her Majesty in right of Canada. A Canada-wide pharmacare system would provide universal access to necessary medication for all Canadians without financial barriers. This would greatly benefit those who struggle to afford or access the medications they need to maintain their health and well-being. By establishing criteria and conditions for drug insurance plans, such as non-profit administration and full coverage of all insured drugs, the Canada Pharmacare Act would ensure that all Canadians have access to necessary medication regardless of their financial situation. Additionally, by creating an indep

SteelmanSpren Against

  • of this Act, including regulations respecting (a) the prescription and provision of supplies other than insured drugs; (b) the insured drugs to be prescribed by health practitioners and the circumstances in which those drugs may be prescribed; (c) the terms and conditions governing the payment for insured drugs and any related dispensing fees; (d) the audits and reports in respect of the financial transactions and accounts of public authorities operating drug insurance plans; (e) the information to be provided by a province in respect of its drug insurance plan for the purposes of this Act; (f) the establishment and operation of an independent body or bodies to perform the duties of the Minister under sections 13 to 15.” Steelman argument opposing the Canada Pharmacare Act: While the goal of increasing access to prescription drugs is noble, the Canada Pharmacare Act goes too far in federal overreach. It undermine
House Second Reading
  • June 13, 2023, 10 a.m.
  • In Progress
  • Read
House First Reading
  • June 13, 2023, 10 a.m.
  • Passed