Source Feed: The Globe and Mail
Author: Sarah Ritchie
Publication Date: January 29, 2025 - 21:31
NDP urges action on pharmacare, dental care as health ministers meet in Halifax
January 29, 2025
The federal New Democrats are urging the Liberal government to move quickly to complete expansion of the dental care program and start signing deals with the provinces and territories to begin pharmacare coverage.Health Minister Mark Holland is meeting with provincial and territorial health ministers in Halifax this week.“Minister, now is the time to act on your promises before the moment is lost,” NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and health critic Peter Julian said in a letter to Holland on Wednesday.
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