Liberals and NDP strike deal on universal diabetes and birth control access
The Liberal Party and NDP confirm a pact to provide free diabetes medications and contraception to Canadians with health cards through a national pharmacare plan. The agreement, part of their supply-and-confidence deal, aims to introduce legislation in the Commons next week with coverage including insulin and related devices, but excludes Ozempic.
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Pride flag ban approved in Westlock bylaw vote
In Westlock Alberta a bylaw banning Pride flags and rainbow crosswalks on municipal property passed by a slim majority. Mayor Jon Kramer urged residents to vote against it as 1,302 ballots produced 663 for and 639 against. the town will seek inclusive steps despite the outcome.
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