Answer Overview

Response rates from 1.6m Canada voters.

82%
Yes
14%
No
72%
Yes
12%
No
4%
Yes, but only when a high cost threshold is exceeded
2%
No, we cannot afford to add this at the moment
4%
Yes, but only for low income families
2%
Yes, cover the overall prescription costs but have the patient pay the pharmacy dispensing costs

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Other Popular Answers

Unique answers from Canada voters whose views went beyond the provided options.

 @9TRBCV9from British Columbia answered…2wks2W

I think this means it'd make getting prescription harder which is good for the crackheads because it should not be so easy for them but there are also lot of ppl who are relly sick and have to wait for their meds

 @9F5KMPVfrom Alberta answered…1yr1Y

Prescription drugs should be free. It's not fair some people risk their lives because they cannot afford medication. Access to medicine should be a fundamental right.

 @9F5FC8S from Ontario answered…1yr1Y

Prescriptions should be covered in almost all cases with the exclusion of cosmetic surgeries, however not including dental or orthodontic procedures that improve quality of bite.

 @9F3WXLXfrom Ontario answered…1yr1Y

Yes, but allow people to opt out and let private companies compete against each other for lower prices

 @9RD923Dfrom Nova Scotia answered…2mos2MO

Emphasis should be on overall general health. Making sure the healthy food and programs are available and affordable to keep the population healthy

 @9RC2Y5Xfrom British Columbia answered…2mos2MO

Only for drugs that people really need, not for drugs that if a person choose to do so could eliminate the use of drugs

 @9MKYHZ7from Alberta answered…5mos5MO

Yes, but narcotics and more than several prescriptions per year need to be approved by a board of doctors to prevent misuse