Supply Chain

The loss was mentioned as a single line item in the 2025 public accounts, the audited financial statements of the federal government for the 2024-25 fiscal year.

The figure was reported in the 2025 public accounts, the audited financial statements of the federal government for the 2024-25 fiscal year.

Procuring lifesaving drugs is a daunting challenge in many low- and middle-income countries. Essential treatments are often neither available nor affordable in these nations, even decades after the drugs entered the market.

The association says about 16% of medications used in Canada come from the U.S.

Even though Canada isn't the biggest supplier of drugs to the U.S., tariffs would have massive impact, affecting international supply chains.

More than 200 expiring contracts with U.S. suppliers are also being reviewed.

Speakers included McKesson's Anthony Leong, Health Minister Kamal Khera and CPhA's Joelle Walker.

Loblaw is also adding maple leaf symbols to products that were prepared in Canada with domestic and/or imported ingredients, said Thomas.