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However, the capacity of provinces to implement pharmacare-like strategies is limited in the absence of a national formulary. C.D. Howe pharmacare expert Steve Morgan cautions that any attempt to institute a national pharmacare strategy requires active leadership from the federal government.
Canadian Doctors for Medicare is pleased to have the opportunity to contribute to this hearing. In conclusion, we recommend that the federal government close loopholes that allow for-profit clinics to violate the Canada Health Act, demonstrate leadership and vision by reopening the Health Accord negotiations with provinces and territories, and support the provincial and territorial health ministers' initiative to develop and implement a national pharmacare strategy.
Thank you.