NDP PHARMACARE COULD INCLUDE POT

AN NDP pharmacare program could pay for prescribed pot, Jack Layton
suggested yesterday. The NDP Leader said marijuana that's required as
medication to help people suffering from AIDS, cancer and other serious
illnesses might be eligible under his proposed national drug program. "It
might fit; that's going to have to be a decision made as we look at the
particular medications in consultation with the medical profession," he
said. "I've drawn a lot inspiration from those who are tackling catastrophic
illnesses."

His proposed pharmacare program would be phased in, initially helping
low-income families or those saddled with massive drug bills.