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Tue, January 14, 2025

Uncertain future for federal dental, pharmacare programs


Published on 2025-01-14 10:00:45 - MSN
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  • With Parliament prorogued and uncertainty around the next federal government, the future of the national dental care and pharmacare programs are up in the air.

The article from MSN discusses the uncertain future of federal dental and pharmacare programs in Canada. Despite the Liberal government's commitment to implementing a national pharmacare program and expanding dental care, progress has been slow. The dental care plan, which was supposed to cover uninsured Canadians, has faced delays and is currently limited in scope. Similarly, the pharmacare initiative, promised in the 2019 election, has not advanced significantly, with ongoing debates about its structure and funding. Critics argue that the government's approach lacks urgency, and there are concerns about the programs' sustainability and comprehensiveness. The article highlights the political and logistical challenges in rolling out these healthcare expansions, with opposition parties and healthcare advocates pushing for more decisive action.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-ca/politics/government/uncertain-future-for-federal-dental-pharmacare-programs/vi-BB1roQT7 ]
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