It was their decision to do so. CIC has no third party agreements in Canada. Other departments have them: that is their choice, their prerogative. Because of the specifics of the program, CIC is serving a different clientele than in other agreements. The clientele is transient and it has different needs. That is why CIC chose a direct arrangement with owner pharmacists for its model. They have everything that is needed to serve that clientele.
On February 3rd, 2011. See this statement in context.