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At Dr. David Macklin’s weight management practice in Toronto, the name Ozempic is mentioned almost daily in appointments. But recently, another word is coming up just as often — generics. “It is a regular conversation, daily in fact, where patients will be asking when their … medications may be less …
Read More »Canada’s auto market is officially open to Chinese EVs, but you won’t see cheaper models right away
Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The Canadian auto market officially opened to Chinese-made electric vehicles on March 1. But that doesn’t …
Read More »Cheaper obesity medications could come to Canada this summer, as Health Canada reviews generics
Health Canada says it is reviewing nine submissions for generic versions of popular weight loss medications that pharmaceutical experts say could bring down the price. The submissions in Canada are for generic forms of semaglutide, the active ingredient in Novo Nordisk’s injectable prescription drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, which have been …
Read More »Canada’s cheaper, cleaner and lower-risk oil can rival a resurgent Venezuela, Carney says
Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Prime Minister Mark Carney says he’s not worried about the prospect of increased oil production from …
Read More »South Korea, with its ‘cheaper’ version of the F-35, watches as Canada reviews U.S. fighter deal
The reception hall at Korean Aerospace Industries Ltd. is, in many respects, every plane and helicopter lover’s dream. Filled with model aircraft, there’s one in particular that stands out. At first glance, you’d be forgiven for confusing it for the now politically infamous — at least in Canadian terms — …
Read More »Why Christmas trees in Europe are so much cheaper than in Canada
Every year in late November, in the central square of Padua, Italy, a spectacular Christmas tree goes up. Heavy with baubles and bright with lights (and the neon-lit signs of that year’s corporate sponsors), it doesn’t just mark the official beginning of the Christmas season. At more than 20 metres …
Read More »Lower bond yields could soon mean cheaper mortgages. Here’s why – National
With the Bank of Canada offering little hope to those aching for interest rate relief, experts say some Canadians might be able to get a break on their mortgage by paying closer attention to the bond market. While the central bank sets the benchmark interest rate broadly for Canadians and …
Read More »Renewables are cheaper than ever—why are household energy bills only going up?
Not for the first time, global energy markets are in turmoil. Internationally traded gas prices more than quadrupled in 2021. In their wake, many energy suppliers have gone bust and household bills across Europe are set to soar. Energy prices are driving up the cost of living and inflation, but …
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