Canada And Beyond
- Budget Omits Pharmacare Plan – Yesterday’s federal budget had no mention on a national pharmacare plan. According to the the confidence-and-supply agreement between the Liberals and NDP that allows the minority Liberals to remain in power, the government must table legislation on a pharmacare framework by the end of 2023. (Canadian Press)
- Victoria Reduces Speed Limit – The City of Victoria is reducing the speed limit from 50 km/h to 30 km/h in all neighbourhoods. The decreased speed limit will increase the safety on residential roads and reduce the risk of people being seriously injured. (Victoria Buzz)
- Trump Indictment Vote Delayed – A vote on whether or not to indict Donald Trump over a hush money payment likely won’t come until late April at the earliest. The grand jury is scheduled to consider other matters next week before taking a two-week break. (Associated Press)