From the Toronto Star:
In addition to lost paycheques, the disappearance of manufacturing jobs can mean the loss of benefit plans that helped workers pay for vital drugs, NDP Leader Jack Layton says.
As a result, many cash-strapped households are cutting back on needed prescription drugs, he said.
"They then have to say `no' to prescriptions that their doctors say they're supposed to have. In the end, they'll end up in an emergency ward and there's no economy there," Layton said in an interview.
During a swing through Northern Ontario yesterday, Layton renewed his call for a national drug plan that would help Canadians cover the costs of their prescriptions, saying the program is needed now more than ever.
"People are deeply concerned about it, as they feel themselves slipping into poverty, as they have to move to minimum wage part-time jobs, longer and longer jobs and no benefits," he said in a telephone interview. ...more
Showing posts with label Jack Layton. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jack Layton. Show all posts
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Monday, June 18, 2007
Layton calls for free prescription drugs
From CTV News:
Jack Layton is calling for universal prescription drug coverage for all Canadians, and he's making an appeal to Canada's business community to help out.
In a speech planned for Friday at Oakville's Chamber of Commerce, Layton says he has been approached by young families who tell him they have to choose between mortgage payments and prescription medication.
With provincial premiers and ordinary Canadians onside, Layton says his campaign will be unstoppable with the help of Canadian business. ...more
Jack Layton is calling for universal prescription drug coverage for all Canadians, and he's making an appeal to Canada's business community to help out.
In a speech planned for Friday at Oakville's Chamber of Commerce, Layton says he has been approached by young families who tell him they have to choose between mortgage payments and prescription medication.
With provincial premiers and ordinary Canadians onside, Layton says his campaign will be unstoppable with the help of Canadian business. ...more
Monday, June 04, 2007
Layton asks for support on drug plan
From the Toronto Star:
NDP Leader Jack Layton is meeting with provincial premiers to drum up support for a national drug plan that would help Canadians cope with the cost of filling their prescriptions.
Layton says he's heard encouraging words already from Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Danny Williams, whom he met last month, and from British Columbia Premier Gordon Campbell. He plans to meet soon with Saskatchewan Premier Lorne Calvert.
"We think it's time to move," Layton said. "We intend to persevere until we get the kind of coverage that all Canadians deserve." ...more
NDP Leader Jack Layton is meeting with provincial premiers to drum up support for a national drug plan that would help Canadians cope with the cost of filling their prescriptions.
Layton says he's heard encouraging words already from Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Danny Williams, whom he met last month, and from British Columbia Premier Gordon Campbell. He plans to meet soon with Saskatchewan Premier Lorne Calvert.
"We think it's time to move," Layton said. "We intend to persevere until we get the kind of coverage that all Canadians deserve." ...more
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