Dion told the crowd that the $900-million plan would cover drug costs for people with serious illnesses such as cancer, diabetes and arthritis$1:
Dion said a Liberal government would work with its provincial and territorial counterparts to determine a minimum standard for federal coverage of catastrophic drug costs.
He said the Liberals would also compensate provinces already providing that level of coverage.
To help under-serviced communities, Dion says a Liberal government would forgive $10,000 per year of student debt for health professionals who agree to practice in the communities for at least five years.
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