NDP and Liberals set new deadline for introduction of pharmacare bill | CityNews Calgary

The NDP and Liberals have agreed to a brand new March 1 deadline for the federal authorities to introduce pharmacare laws within the House of Commons, as a part of their supply-and-confidence deal.

The minority Liberals had promised to cross a regulation by the top of the yr that may set the foundations for a future pharamcare program, as a part of their political pact with the NDP to safe assist on key votes.

But up to now, the events haven’t been in a position to come to a consensus on precisely what that framework ought to appear to be, which has stalled negotiations.

New Democrats say they’ve insisted on a common, single-payer program, whereas the Liberals have repeatedly cited the should be fiscally accountable.

NDP well being critic Don Davies says in an announcement that the events should get the laws proper, particularly given the excessive price of dwelling many Canadians are combating.

The House of Commons is scheduled to rise for the vacations by Friday and return on Jan. 29.