Posted by Michael Wonder on 28 Feb 2018
Pharmacare won't be free for all Canadians, Bill Morneau says
28 February 2018 - Finance minister hints 'fiscally responsible' plan won't be universal.
Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau says a new national pharmacare program will be "fiscally responsible" and designed to fill in gaps, not provide prescription drugs for Canadians already covered by existing plans.
Speaking at the Economic Club of Canada in Ottawa to kick off a post-budget sales job, Morneau said many Canadians are without coverage, including people who are self-employed. Some parts of the system are working well, but others are not, he said.
