Discussion · Oral Questions
Maggie Chi Liberal
“We stopped federal funding for the electronic prescription program because not enough people used it and it could not pay for itself. We are putting that money where it can help patients more.”
“Madam Speaker, PrescribeIT was launched by the previous government in 2017 following consultations with provinces and territories. The program was always intended to be self-funded over time. When it became clear that it did not have the expected uptake and there was no path toward financial sustainability, Canada’s new government made the responsible decision to end federal funding for the program and refocus resources to where they will deliver the greatest benefits to patients and our health system.”
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Madam Speaker, PrescribeIT was launched by the previous government in 2017 following consultations with provinces and territories. The program was always intended to be self-funded over time. When it became clear that it did not have the expected uptake and there was no path toward financial sustainability, Canada’s new government made the responsible decision to end federal funding for the program and refocus resources to where they will deliver the greatest benefits to patients and our health system.