Drug price guidelines favour industry in Canada
Canada faces industry friendly shifts as new Patented Medicine Prices Review Board guidelines, released at month end, expand criteria that determine if patented drug prices are excessive. The board, created in 1987 to curb high prices, may further loosen controls, prompting concern over the industry’s hold on drug costs.
Canada relief on drug prices fuels higher costs
Canadian price guidelines set to 2026 will let prices reach the 11 country high, median 15 percent below Canada. Higher prices raise pharmacare costs, affecting access for low wage workers and prompting reviews with limited rights for clinicians, patients, and payers.
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Poilievre eyes new bid after Ontario loss
Poilievre lost his Ontario House seat and seeks a byelection in Battle River Crowfoot. The veteran Conservative leader aimed to rebound quickly, targeting a safe Alberta riding amid Liberal and independent challengers. Analysts note strong Conservative leanings and a 99 percent odds of victory per 338Canada ahead of the Aug 18 contest. Michael Taube writes in Troy Media.
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Letter to the editor urges more trash cans for Thunder Bay
Richard Moquin calls for a cleanliness culture and widespread waste containers to curb littering. He argues city hall should shift funds from grand projects to maintenance, promote public recycling, and reintroduce reduce reuse recycle signage to improve the city’s appearance.
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