Canada — Historical Events Description

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Event
Charter Statement tabled for Bill C-64
Category
Political
Date
2024-05-22
Country
Canada
Description

A Charter Statement for Bill C-64 (pharmacare legislation) was tabled. Charter Statements explain how a bill may affect rights and freedoms under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Tabling this document is part of transparency around constitutional considerations for new legislation. Bill C-64 was significant because it aimed to create a national pharmacare framework (including first-phase measures).