November 22, 2024
Government of Canada establishes a committee of experts to make recommendations on national pharmacare
The Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced the establishment of the Committee of Experts which will recommend options on how to operate and finance a national, universal, single-payer pharmacare program in Canada. The Committee will include:
- Dr. Nav Persaud (Chair);
- Dr. Stéphane Ahern;
- Amy Lamb;
- Dr. Steve Morgan; and,
- Linda Silas.
Over the next year, the Committee will offer advice and guidance on the path towards national pharmacare in Canada.