The Big Story As the U.S. threatens tariffs on medications, the first provincial pharmacare deal is signed
Mar 3, 2025
Mark Holland, Canada's Federal Health Minister and key figure in the national pharmacare plan, dives into the historic pharmacare deal signed with Manitoba. He discusses the expanded access to essential medications like contraceptives and diabetes treatments. With the looming threat of U.S. tariffs on drugs, he addresses the urgency of securing more provincial agreements before the federal election. Holland also sheds light on the potential impacts of trade tensions on Canadian healthcare access, highlighting the need for strategic cooperation.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
A Historic Step: The First Provincial Pharmacare Deal in Canada
01:31 • 2min
Manitoba's Pharmacare Breakthrough
03:32 • 8min
Navigating Trade Tensions in Canadian Pharmaceuticals
11:34 • 7min
Legacy of Leadership: Pharmacare and Health Care Progress in Canada
18:59 • 2min