Carney’s plan should emphasize public health rather than fossil fuels
The Liberal government needs to prioritize giving Canadians a longer and more prosperous life rather than aligning itself with the fossil fuel industry.
An invitation to parliamentarians: let’s build an all-party men’s mental health caucus
The caucus will look at what can be done in the realms of education, employment, family, mental health services and civic society, all with the aim of developing appropriate policy and legislation that can contribute to healthy men, healthy families and healthy communities.
Canada’s economic future runs on brain power
The brain economy is emerging, whether we shape it or not. Canada has the tools, the talent, and the momentum. What we need now is the leadership and co-ordination to match.
Canadians’ right to a healthy environment is already being tested
Canada is deciding whether and how to regulate a class of toxic substances known as PFAS (polyfluoroalkyl substances), more commonly known as ‘forever chemicals.’
National dental care program is likely more costly than advertised
When first announced two years ago, the estimated price tag was $13-billion over five years, and then $4.4-billion ongoing.
Canada’s next top doctor must be a ‘focal point’ for public health amid changes in the U.S., concerns about next pandemic
Dr. Theresa Tam has left the job of chief public health officer after eight years. Her successor will have to contend with a change in the U.S.’ public health approach, vaccine hesitancy among Canadians and the need to always be ready for the next global outbreak.
The G7’s HIV/AIDS response wanes precisely when global leadership is required
When G8 leaders came together in 2002, Canada committed to defeat HIV/AIDS. Today, the G7 must reinvigorate its effort to end the pandemic.
The disconnect between climate promise and delivery
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s plan to cut carbon emissions while expanding fossil fuel energy sources is 100-per-cent contradictory. Canada must move forward on climate, and not backwards, as the Liberal government’s plan suggests.
It’s time for Ottawa to fully fund NIHB program, say Northwest Territories and Nunavut health ministers
Nunavut Health Minister John Main and his Northwest Territories counterpart Lesa Semmler were in Ottawa to discuss viable funding for the federal Non-Insured Health Benefits program, and other changes to other programs funding services for Indigenous People.
From Haiti to the PMO to cabinet: Canada’s new Health Minister Michel reflects on her front-row seat in politics
Before becoming involved in Canadian politics, Marjorie Michel was the daughter of a Haitian prime minister. Politics is ‘not really a privilege, it’s like a duty,’ she says.
