Riding electoral outcomes reveal regional life expectancy trends
Voting patterns in the 2019 and 2021 elections show significant differences in life expectancy depending on which party won the seat: shorter for constituents who elected a Conservative or NDP MP compared to Liberal-won ridings.
Federal disability benefit welcome, but its red tape will tax health system
The benefit’s onerous application process presents a challenge for patients, especially those who may be among the 6.5 million Canadians without a primary care provider.
A step forward, but not far enough: Canada still needs a minister for older persons
With older adults soon to make up a quarter of our population, Canada needs focused and empowered leadership to prepare for the realities of a super-aged society.
Canada leads the future of diabetes care by listening to those with lived experience
The conversation about diabetes must extend beyond pharmaceutical breakthroughs and into questions of affordability, access, and social support.
Don’t let Canada become the 51st state: why keeping health care public is critical for our sovereignty
Renewing publicly funded health care that is accessible for all is vital in these times.
It’s time to bring Canada’s medical system into the 21st century
The first issue we should tackle is our out-of-date approach to digital health.
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As other countries cut public health funding, Canada can lead in lung health
Canada should support a landmark WHO resolution addressing the alarming rise in both communicable and non-communicable respiratory diseases.
Canada’s survival depends not just on international trade, but also on social infrastructure
It’s time to invest in social prescribing, and build stronger communities that can weather the winds of global change.
From momentum to leadership: securing Canada’s biotech future
To lead in this space, Canada needs a globally competitive investment climate, and a best-in-class regulatory system.
