Insurers step up lobbying as Ottawa weighs next phase of pharmacare

By [Josh Recamara](https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/ca/authors/josh-recamara/) Canada’s life and health insurance sector intensified its engagement with federal policymakers in the lead-up to the 2026 budget, as the government considers next steps for national pharmacare. An analysis by advocacy group the Council of Canadians showed insurance lobbyists held dozens of meetings with federal officials in the second half of […]