Cystic fibrosis advocate asks P.E.I. to fast-track coverage of new 'mind-blowing' drug An Islander living with cystic fibrosis asked a committee of MLAs on Wednesday to get the province's Health Department to fast-track coverage for a new life-saving drug treatment for the disease. Social Sharing CBC News · Posted: Feb 10, 2021 5:00 PM AT | Last Updated: February 10 A new drug called Trikafta that treats cystic fibrosis has been approved in the U.S. and is currently under review by Health Canada. (Cystic Fibrosis Canada)