> You linked to a provincial health service for B.C. residents. That's not Canadian coverage and I don't see where it says that medication is covered.
Your profile says your in Toronto did you recently move from the states? The Canadian constitution divided healthcare into a the provincial area of responsibility.[1]
> Most citizens in Canada don't have free (or reduced cost) medication unless they are below the poverty line.
Might not appear so to you but most are a reduced price. Relevant quote "A Canadian law authorizes a review board to order a price reduction whenever the price of a drug exceeds the median of the prices in six European countries plus the United States."[2]
I think you've misread my comment. I said prescription medication is not covered by Canadian healthcare, except for some provincial policies which cover some low-income families.
Price control for medication != free medication for Canadians or the removal of the burden of paying for medication for people with a serious health condition, which can still be significant. Which was the original point of the OP (in addition to the cost of dental work).
Your profile says your in Toronto did you recently move from the states? The Canadian constitution divided healthcare into a the provincial area of responsibility.[1]
> Most citizens in Canada don't have free (or reduced cost) medication unless they are below the poverty line. Might not appear so to you but most are a reduced price. Relevant quote "A Canadian law authorizes a review board to order a price reduction whenever the price of a drug exceeds the median of the prices in six European countries plus the United States."[2]
[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_healthcare [2] http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/explainer/20...