The government said it is the initial phase of a plan that would expand to become a publicly funded national programme.

Canada’s parliament has passed a bill that that will cover the full cost of contraception and diabetes drugs for Canadians.

The Liberal government said it is the initial phase of a plan that would expand to become a publicly funded national pharmacare programme.

But two provinces - Alberta and Quebec - have indicated they may opt-out of the programme, accusing Ottawa of interfering in provincial matters.

Opposition Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, whose party is ahead in national polls by a wide margin, does not support the legislation.

  • discomatic@lemmy.ca
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    2 days ago

    I’m going to wind up with Type 2 because of genetics. Something is amiss with the way my family handles cholesterol and fat. We are prone to dementia and strokes as well. You want me to suffer and die because of that? You think my family is an isolated case? You’re yapping away about things you don’t understand, champ. Your opinions are ignorant and shameful.

    • Showroom7561@lemmy.ca
      1·
      1 day ago

      I’m going to wind up with Type 2 because of genetics.

      Lifestyle change will still be more effective at controlling it than insulin.

      So, in that case, would you rather get free insulin, or better support to help make and sustain a healthy lifestyle?