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Is it time for an NDP, Liberal divorce?

Feb 22, 2024
Exploring the delicate alliance between the Liberals and NDP, with Jagmeet Singh setting a deadline for a pharmacare bill. Discussions on the risks of the deal falling apart and potential election consequences. Highlighting wins for the NDP and the future of their collaboration.
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  • The deal between the Liberals and NDP secured dental care expansion for millions of Canadians.
  • Differing approaches on a national pharmacare program pose challenges within the Liberal-NDP agreement.

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The Supply and Confidence Agreement between Liberals and NDP

The podcast delves into the details of the agreement between Canada's liberal minority government and the NDP, where the parties agreed on policies in exchange for support. Initiated in March 2022, the deal aimed to avoid an election and advance a collaborative agenda focusing on healthcare, affordability, climate change, labor, tax changes, amongst other issues. Noteworthy policy advancements included dental care expansion aiding around 9 million Canadians and discussions on a national pharmacare program.

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