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The first issue we should tackle is our out-of-date approach to digital health.
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No more silence: it’s time for federal leadership on health workforce planning
Fixing the health workforce crisis requires action across all levels of government, and Canadians deserve to hear what our federal leaders plan to do about it.
Let’s reinvent our health system—and put rehabilitation at the centre
Rehabilitation is not a luxury. It is the bridge between medical intervention and meaningful participation in life.
Move from patchwork to progress to unlock the full potential of Canada’s national framework for diabetes
Canada needs political will, targeted investment, and a commitment to three fundamental priorities: alignment, accessibility, and affordability.
