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Context: pharmacare is moving, but the next step is disputed

Canada’s national pharmacare effort is at a decision point. Federal material explains the current direction and the first-phase focus on covered categories (including contraception and diabetes medications, with coverage delivered through agreements with provinces and territories). In parallel, recent Canadian political coverage highlights a public disagreement about what should happen next: critics say the federal government has not been clear about whether it intends to keep expanding pharmaca

This proposal is designed to capture that live debate and convert it into a structured civic decision: should Canada push for faster expansion, pause to renegotiate how deals are funded and structured, or keep pharmacare limited until provinces sign on under current terms?

Policy direction: what should Ottawa prioritize next on pharmacare expansion and deal-making?

Public process: when should public forums be held to gather evidence and views?

Access: where should forums be hosted to maximize participation across regions?

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Canada pharmacare next step: expand now or renegotiate first?

Context: a renewed Canadian debate, with a global backdrop

In early March 2026, Canada’s discussion about online harms and child exploitation re-ignited after Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada should have an open debate about a possible social media ban for children as part of upcoming online harms legislation. Carney did not commit to a ban, saying there are arguments on both sides, but argued Canada is “lagging” on legislation related to online harms and the exploitation of children. Reporting also noted that earlier online harms legislation intr

This Canadian debate is happening while multiple countries consider (or implement) age limits for social media. Commentary and policy tracking highlight the central trade-off: supporters frame age limits as child-safety protections, while critics warn that bans can be technically porous, may push teens toward less-regulated corners of the internet, and often rely on intrusive age-assurance systems that create privacy and surveillance risks.

Direction: Should Canada pursue a child social media ban, an “age of majority” threshold, or a non-ban approach within an Online Harms Bill?

Package: If Ottawa brings back online harms legislation, which child-safety obligations on platforms should be emphasized publicly?

Privacy line: How much age verification should be acceptable, given concerns that strict age-gating can drive data collection and surveillance?

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Canada pharmacare next step: expand now or renegotiate first?

Canada online harms bill: should Ottawa ban social media for kids?