The CMA supports federally funded essential medications as a start to be scaled up. There is no question that doctors and patients every day struggle to find the right medication at the right cost, and unfortunately, in some instances, the right cost is never achieved. Again, with the loss of jobs during this pandemic, it's not just our seniors who are affected by this. We're now seeing many younger Canadians having to make difficult choices about whether they buy their medications or buy groceries.
On May 20th, 2021. See this statement in context.