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Protecting Medicines from Tariffs

Medicines aren’t a bargaining chip – and we’re working to make sure they never become one.

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The Problem

Trade disputes between Canada and the U.S. continue to pose a risk to our supply of medicines. If tariffs are added to medicines or the materials used to make them, it could harm patients, the healthcare system, and Canada’s life sciences sector.

The Problem

Trade disputes between Canada and the U.S. continue to pose a risk to our supply of medicines. If tariffs are added to medicines or the materials used to make them, it could harm patients, the healthcare system, and Canada’s life sciences sector.

The Impact

Medicines and vaccines are essential to public health and supply chains must be protected. If not, tariffs could lead to:

Drug shortages

across the country.

Delays in access

to essential medicines.

Economic instability

and harm to Canada’s life sciences sector.

Healthcare disruptions

on both sides of the border.

Drug shortages

across the country.

Delays in access

to essential medicines.

Economic instability

and harm to Canada’s life sciences sector.

Healthcare disruptions

on both sides of the border.

The Solution

Every Canadian should be able to count on the medicines they need, no matter what’s happening in global markets. We encourage collaboration between the Canadian government and industry to:

The Solution

Every Canadian should be able to count on the medicines they need, no matter what’s happening in global markets. We encourage collaboration between the Canadian government and industry to:

1

Protect Canadian supply chains from international threats.

2

Shield innovative medicines from tariffs and trade loopholes.

3

Ensure national health security remains a top priority.

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