The Walrus and the National Association of Federal Retirees are teaming up for a very important virtual event exploring the topic of pharmacare.
Would universal prescription drug coverage create a healthier Canada?
Register now to join us for a webinar on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. EDT.
Canada is the only country in the world with a universal health-care system that does not provide universal prescription drug coverage. This lack of coverage impacts our economy, health-care and long-term-care sectors and the everyday lives of many. The pandemic has highlighted flaws in our existing approach. With the federal government’s recent commitment to developing the Canada Pharmacare Act, how do we move towards a more affordable, accessible and consistent prescription drug program across all provinces and territories?
The Walrus Talks at Home: Pharmacare will bring together four experts to share their insights on our current system’s challenges and discuss the logistics and impact of what could be possible.
The webinar will feature Dr. Steve Morgan, professor with the School of Population and Public Health at the University of British Columbia; Linda Silas, president of the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions; Dr. Samir Sinha, director of health policy research at the National Institute on Ageing and Dr. Durhane Wong-Rieger, president and CEO of the Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders.
Join us to learn more about how dignity, security, and well-being can be front and centre in this vital health conversation.
Registration for this Zoom webinar event is now open through Eventbrite.