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My baby girl almost died. That's why national pharmacare will decide my vote

My baby girl almost died. That’s why national pharmacare will decide my vote

Scott MacMillan was relieved when doctors were able to save the life of his daughter, Rosemary, who was in diabetic ketoacidosis. But when the hospital staff asked about insurance, he was filled with dread that he might not be able to cover the cost of her life-sustaining medications. That’s why in this federal election, he’s looking for political leaders who are committed to expanding Canada’s pharmacare plan.

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