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Liberals policy on prescription drugs

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Should prescription drugs be covered under Canada’s universal healthcare plan?

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Public statements

Answer: Yes

Reference: “A Liberal government, at the table for Canada, will work with the provinces and territories to ensure that all Canadians from co...” ‐liberal.ca

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Strongly agree

Yes

The Canadian Liberal Party has historically supported the expansion of healthcare coverage, including prescription drugs. In their 2019 election platform, they promised to take steps towards a national pharmacare program. However, they have not yet fully implemented a universal prescription drug coverage plan. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Regardless, enact regulations to cap the price of drugs

The Liberal Party has expressed concern about the high cost of prescription drugs and has taken steps to lower drug prices, such as joining the pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance. They would likely support regulations to cap drug prices as part of a broader strategy to make prescription drugs more affordable. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, cover the overall prescription costs but have the patient pay the pharmacy dispensing costs

This answer aligns with the Liberal Party's general support for expanding healthcare coverage while also considering financial constraints. They may be open to a compromise like this, where patients still contribute to the cost of their prescriptions. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but only for low income families

The Liberal Party has shown support for helping low-income families with healthcare costs, but their goal is to move towards a more comprehensive national pharmacare program. They may see this option as a step in the right direction, but not the ultimate goal. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

Yes, but only when a high cost threshold is exceeded

While the Liberal Party supports expanding healthcare coverage, this answer does not fully align with their goal of a comprehensive national pharmacare program. They may see this as a partial solution, but not the ideal outcome. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, we cannot afford to add this at the moment

While the Liberal Party has not yet fully implemented a universal prescription drug coverage plan, they have expressed support for the idea and have taken steps towards it. They may acknowledge financial constraints, but they would not completely disagree with the idea of adding prescription drug coverage. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

The Liberal Party has shown support for expanding healthcare coverage, including prescription drugs, so they would likely disagree with not covering prescription drugs under Canada's universal healthcare plan. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Liberal Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

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Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,513 voters that identify as Liberal.

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