We have heard evidence that right now a lot of Canadians get whatever prescription coverage they have through their employers. Employer groups have testified here that many employers don't provide such coverage, or if they do provide such coverage, there are copayments and deductibles. In fact, a number of employers are struggling with the rising costs of these plans, and there is an increasing number of employers that are no longer providing prescription plans for their employees. There are spouses who are not working and live at home who may have only partial coverage through their spouse's coverage, and there are a lot of working Canadians who don't have any coverage at all. Does anybody dispute that?
On September 22nd, 2016. See this statement in context.