March 22, 2025 | Newmarket, Ontario | Government of Canada Investing in Canadians’ health is key to building a stronger Canada. In its first year, the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) has significantly improved access to affordable dental care. More than 3.4 million Canadians were approved to be part of the plan, while 1.7 million…
Read moreMedia advisory The Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Health, will make an announcement about the Canadian Dental Care Plan. March 21, 2025, Newmarket, ON The Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Health, will make an announcement about the Canadian Dental Care Plan. There will be a media availability following the announcement. Date March 22, 2025 Time…
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March 21, 2025 | Quebec City, Quebec | Health Canada In Canada, one in 12 people live with a rare disease, and for most people affected, the cost of treatment is unaffordable. Canadians deserve a health care system that provides timely access to quality health services and medications, including effective drugs for rare diseases, regardless…
Read moreBackgrounder Today, the Governments of Canada and Nova Scotia signed the National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Disease (DRD) agreement to invest over $39 million over three years to improve access to new drugs for rare diseases for Nova Scotia residents and to support enhanced access to existing drugs, early diagnosis, and screening for rare…
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March 20, 2025 | Whitehorse, Yukon | Health Canada No one should have to choose between paying for prescription drugs and putting food on the table. That’s why the Government of Canada is taking action so Canadians can get the medication they need, regardless of their ability to pay. Today, Member of Parliament Brendan Hanley,…
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Agreement will improve access to, and affordability of, drugs for rare diseases March 20, 2025 | Halifax, Nova Scotia | Health Canada In Canada, one in 12 people live with a rare disease, and for most people affected, the cost of treatment is unaffordable. Canadians deserve a health care system that provides timely access to…
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