The federal government passed the Pharmacare Act in October 2024, moving Canada closer to universal access to birth control and diabetes treatments for all. But to make coverage for all a reality, each province and territory needs to reach an agreement with the federal government. Only four provinces and territories have signed agreements, and there are no signs of new agreements to come.
Canadians across the country are struggling with an affordability crisis, and too many must choose between food and medications. We can’t afford to let governments push pharmacare to the wayside. Tell the federal health minister to make good on the promise of pharmacare – demand pharmacare now!
All Canadians of reproductive age — about nine million people — will have access to a comprehensive range of contraceptives, alleviating the financial burden disproportionately borne by women and gender-diverse Canadians.
Millions of Canadians who live with diabetes will have access to essential medicines, supplies and equipment needed to manage the condition, avoiding severe complications like blindness and amputations, often linked to inadequate treatment due to cost.
