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House Hansard - 309

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 6, 2024 11:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 309 - May/6/24
Ms. Rachel Blaney (North Island—Powell River, NDP)
  • May/6/24 5:00:57 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, there are three million people across our country living with diabetes, and they pay about $18,000 a year out-of-pocket. This is going to make a big difference for those folks, especially knowing that they are going to have the devices as well. This is the first step in a model that I really believe in, which would result in collective purchasing. Any Canadian would know that, when we buy collectively, prices usually go down. Of course, that is why Canada pays the second- or third-highest medication rates on the planet. Does the member have any thoughts on the hopefulness of the people who will finally get medication they can afford?
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Context: House Hansard - 309 - May/6/24
Ms. Rachel Blaney (North Island—Powell River, NDP)
  • May/6/24 6:48:19 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, this is a place of debate. We are looking at complex issues and trying to find solutions that would better the reality of Canadians across the country. I believe and understand that bulk buying would allow the cost of medications to go down a lot. Is there a way the member could envision a respectful process that really looks at us buying collectively, as a country, to see those costs go down, while also honouring the provincial distinctions?
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