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Pharmacare legislation lacks transparency and risks Canadians’ coverage says association

By Kate McCaffery | May 27, 2024, 10:16 a.m.

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The Canadian Life & Health Insurance Association says Bill C-64 must be read in its entirety to understand the implications.

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