As government navigates the challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and reflects on the future needs of our healthcare system, Neighbourhood Pharmacies has developed a comprehensive federal election platform https://neighbourhoodpharmacies.ca/federal-election-2021 with five key recommendations to further unlock the pharmacy sector's potential as a healthcare partner.
To increase capacity in public health, Neighbourhood Pharmacies is calling on all parties and candidates to:
- Build Immunization Capacity
- Expand Point-of-Care Testing
- Enhance Opportunities to Fight the Opioid Crisis
To support improved access to medications through a robust, sustainable pharmaceutical supply chain, Neighbourhood Pharmacies recommends policies that:
- Prioritize Medication Coverage for the Uninsured and Underinsured
- Balance Drug Pricing with Patient-Centred Value
How to Get Involved
Neighbourhood Pharmacies has developed a Federal Election Toolkit that includes information and resources to help engage on the priorities identified in our 2021 Election Platform.
These tools include:
- Federal Election Platform 2021: Unlocking Pharmacy’s Potential as a Healthcare Partner
- Platform Press Release
- Key Messages on Unlocking Pharmacy’s Potential
- Social Media Key Messages
- Summary of Party Platforms
- Advocacy 101: Ten Suggestions for Meeting with a Candidate
- Advocacy 101: Candidate Meeting Report