Delivering National Universal Pharmacare + Coverage for Diabetes medication and devices + contraceptives

Hi folks, During our Government’s National Pharmacare announcement, I had a chat with Raina. She has Type 1 Diabetes and once our plan is in place, she won’t have to worry about coverage for her diabetes medication anymore. She won't have to worry about the fact that her parents are worrying about paying for [...]

Delivering National Universal Pharmacare + Coverage for Diabetes medication and devices + contraceptives2024-02-29T17:51:16-03:00

National Universal Pharmacare Update: we just tabled Bill C-64, the Pharmacare Act

We’re moving National Universal Pharmacare forward!!!! We just tabled Bill C-64, the Pharmacare Act. This important legislation will guide our government’s work to deliver National Universal Pharmacare for all Canadians. As you know, I’ve been advocating for National Universal Pharmacare for years and I’m so pumped to see this moving forward. No one should [...]

National Universal Pharmacare Update: we just tabled Bill C-64, the Pharmacare Act2024-03-08T18:29:07-03:00

We just announced a $1.5 billion investment in support of the first-ever National Strategy for Rare Diseases!

We just announced a $1.5 billion investment in support of the first-ever National Strategy for Rare Diseases! 1/12 Canadians, including many children, have a rare disease, and only a small percentage of these conditions have treatments—most are unaffordable and out of reach. Delivered over 3 years, the funding will help patients, have better access [...]

We just announced a $1.5 billion investment in support of the first-ever National Strategy for Rare Diseases!2024-03-08T18:31:35-03:00

I’m a strong advocate for national universal pharmacare—and it just moved forward in a BIG way!

UPDATE ON NATIONAL PHARMACARE! I’m so excited about this!!!! As you know, I firmly believe that no one should have to choose between putting food on the table or paying for the prescription drugs they need. That’s why I’m a strong advocate for national universal pharmacare—and it just moved forward in a BIG way! [...]

I’m a strong advocate for national universal pharmacare—and it just moved forward in a BIG way!2024-03-08T18:29:26-03:00

Consultation Open: As Part of Our Work to Implement National Pharmacare, We’re Committed to Working with Willing Provinces & Territories to Establish a National Strategy for High-Cost Drugs for Rare Diseases

CONSULTATION OPEN: As you know, I am a strong supporter of universal national pharmacare. And our government is already at work to make this a reality. However, as we move forward with our work to reduce drug prices in Canada, and work to implement national pharmacare, we need to make sure that patients with [...]

Consultation Open: As Part of Our Work to Implement National Pharmacare, We’re Committed to Working with Willing Provinces & Territories to Establish a National Strategy for High-Cost Drugs for Rare Diseases2024-03-08T18:29:45-03:00

I Visited Eric Graves Junior High Through the CIVIX Program and Answered Many, Many Questions

Youth are so bright and more engaged than most folks realize. They’re hyper-aware. I visited Eric Graves Junior High through the CIVIX program and answered many, many questions. We talked about everything from pharmacare and climate change, to reconciliation and COVID-19. Huge thanks to Paul for the invite, this was one of the highlights of my [...]

I Visited Eric Graves Junior High Through the CIVIX Program and Answered Many, Many Questions2024-03-08T18:32:52-03:00

I Support National Pharmacare in Canada

Do you agree that prescription drugs should be affordable? I keep putting it on the record: I firmly believe in National Pharmacare. And Budget 2019 is delivering on the foundation needed for National Pharmacare in Canada: https://darrenfisher.ca/i-am-a-strong-support-of-national-…/

I Support National Pharmacare in Canada2024-03-08T18:31:11-03:00

I’m a Strong Supporter of National Pharmacare & Our Government is Taking Crucial Steps Toward Making This a Reality

As you know, I am a strong supporter of National Pharmacare, our Government is taking crucial steps toward making this a reality. We believe that no one in Canada should have to choose between paying for their rent or paying for the prescription drugs they need. While we wait for the final report from [...]

I’m a Strong Supporter of National Pharmacare & Our Government is Taking Crucial Steps Toward Making This a Reality2024-03-08T18:31:55-03:00

Update on the Steps We Are Taking Towards a National Pharmacare Program

Do you support National Pharmacare? We believe that Canadians should have easy access to the prescription drugs they need. We've just taken the first step towards implementing National Pharmacare across Canada. We've appointed 6 accomplished Canadians that will serve as members of the Advisory Council on the Implementation of National Pharmacare, chaired by Dr. [...]

Update on the Steps We Are Taking Towards a National Pharmacare Program2024-03-08T18:32:30-03:00