The federal Liberals and New Democrats have struck a deal that would allow every Canadian with a health card to access free diabetes medication and birth control. The agreement is a critical piece of the supply-and-confidence pact between the two parties and comes ahead of a March 1st deadline to table legislation for the national pharmacare program. All insulin for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, additional diabetes drugs and a fund for supplies such as glucose monitoring is covered in the deal. The government is also expected to fully cover contraceptives, including I-U-Ds and morning-after pills. Poilievre gives his opinion on the subject 

<p>The federal Liberals and New Democrats have struck a deal that would allow every Canadian with a health card to access free diabetes medication and birth control. The agreement is a critical piece of the supply-and-confidence pact between the two parties and comes ahead of a March 1st deadline to table legislation for the national pharmacare program. All insulin for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, additional diabetes drugs and a fund for supplies such as glucose monitoring is covered in the deal. The government is also expected to fully cover contraceptives, including I-U-Ds and morning-after pills. Poilievre gives his opinion on the subject </p>

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