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A meeting of health ministers has wrapped up in Vancouver, with what the federal government calls a “first step” toward improving Canada’s healthcare system.
Federal Health Minister Jane Philpott highlighted the formation of a working group to discuss a national pharmaceutical strategy.
Earlier in the week, she announced Ottawa will join the provinces in a bulk-purchasing program.
Other topics at this week’s meeting included improving mental-health services and addressing gaps in aboriginal healthcare.