Ottawa says pharmacare is coming — here's what you need to know

The federal government’s budget is setting aside $1.5 billion to implement pharmacare – a major financial commitment with the potential to have a wide-ranging impact on the country’s health-care system.

Ottawa says pharmacare is coming — here's what you need to know
Prescription drugs are seen on shelves at a pharmacy in Montreal.

The federal government’s budget is setting aside $1.5 billion to implement pharmacare – a major financial commitment with the potential to have a wide-ranging impact on the country’s health-care system.