Daniel MacDonald

Director General, Drugs for Rare Diseases


All Sessions by Daniel MacDonald

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Day 1 Oct 28, 2025

10:20 am

FIRESIDE CHAT

Assessing Affordable Access to Medications through National Pharmacare

Dive into the evolving landscape of National Pharmacare and its implications for nationwide efforts towards achieving affordable, equitable access to medications across Canada. Source your plan of action with insights on:

  • National Pharmacare aiming to unify drug coverage, reduce disparities, and improve affordability for all Canadians.
  • Key challenges involving balancing cost-containment with innovation and aligning federal-provincial priorities.
  • Stakeholder collaboration from payers to patients being essential for sustainable and equitable access models.

Achieve a comprehensive understanding of the national pharmacare debate and how to prepare for future policy to navigate evolving healthcare landscapes and drive equitable access to medications across Canada.

Day 2 Oct 29, 2025