FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 19, 2018 Canada’s Labour Leaders Urge Premiers to Collaborate on a National Universal Pharmacare Plan National, Provincial and Territorial Labour Leaders encourage Canada’s Premiers to unite behind a universal, single-payer, public prescription drug coverage program. In addition to giving every Canadian access to life-saving prescriptions, a universal Pharmacare plan will free up money for much needed investment in healthcare. (Saint Andrews, N.B.) During the Council of the Federation meeting in Saint…
We often ask ourselves, “Why would someone stay in an abusive relationship?” It’s hard to leave if you don’t have an income. Keeping your job can make the difference between escaping from, or remaining trapped in, a violent relationship. The term family violence includes neglect, along with physical, sexual, emotional/verbal and financial abuse. Domestic violence almost always makes its way into the workplace in some shape or form. It’s almost impossible to not let your personal…