It’s been in the news for several years, and last February, the Government of Canada introduced Bill C-64, the Pharmacare Act, which puts forward the plan for the first phase of national, universal pharmacare in Canada.

While the very laudable goal is to improve the health, wellbeing and quality of life of all Canadians, what is the real scope of this program?

This webinar will provide an overview of the current landscape, the challenges ahead and the ways in which private plans and their stakeholders are affected by this new program. You'll have a better understanding of the complex factors at play, and insights to better navigate the changing landscape of national pharmacare implementation.

Learning Objectives:

• Get an overview of the status of Canada's national pharmacare Bill C-64
• Explore the potential impacts of national pharmacare on private plans and their stakeholders
• Better understand the changing dynamics of the implementation of the national pharmacare program

Presented by:

Frédéric Leblanc

Pharmacist, Strategic Leader, Drug Programs

iA Financial Group

Frédéric Leblanc has been acting as Strategic Leader, Drug Programs, at iA Financial Group since 2019.

His expertise puts him at the heart of drug management strategies for our group insurance clients. 

In addition, he actively contributes to strengthening iA Financial Group's industry leadership position through optimal and innovative drug insurance plan management. 

Frédéric has over 20 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry. He has worked in fields such as drug development, product management and reimbursement, business development and government relations.

A member of the Ordre des pharmaciens du Québec, Frédéric Leblanc holds a bachelor's degree in pharmacy from the Université de Montréal and a graduate degree in pharmacoeconomics.

Paul Kennedy

Group Benefits Consultant and Chief Health Actuary

Mercer Marsh Benefits

Paul Kennedy is a group benefits consultant and Chief Health Actuary for Mercer Marsh Benefits (MMB) in Canada. He began his career with MMB in 2006.

As a group benefits consultant, Paul supports his clients in the management of financial risks associated with their group benefit plans. As Chief Health Actuary, Paul has responsibility for oversight of the actuarial services provided by MMB, and leads a team of twenty other fully qualified health actuaries, and another forty future ones.

Paul is passionate about actuarial education, and is currently Chair of the CIA’s Membership Eligibility Committee, and Vice-Chair of the SOA’s education and curriculum committees.

Paul graduated from Queen’s University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics.

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