From reactive to proactive: Canada’s hidden health-care crisis and why physical activity should be central to policy
As policymakers grapple with immediate crises, they must recognize that our long-term national strength depends on the health and vitality of our citizens. The choice between reactive treatment and proactive prevention will define Canada’s future prosperity and social cohesion.
Health minister says mental health and access to care are on her list of priorities
Health Minister Marjorie Michel says she has been communicating with her provincial and territorial counterparts as she develops a list of policy tasks.
Is Carney’s mandate for technocracy or transformation?
Here lies the Carney paradox: his critique of market fundamentalism has always been more radical than his remedies.
Trudeau era’s ‘activist’ health policy moves likely in the rear-view mirror, say consultants
Major health policy shifts including cannabis legalization and national dental care were introduced by the last Liberal government, but the path forward for this one is expected to be more restrained.
Former NDP MP Julian raises alarm over future of pharmacare program
Former NDP MP Peter Julian says pharmacare, in its current state, was only meant to be the initial step to universal drug coverage, and it’s ‘profoundly disappointing’ the Throne Speech gave ‘clear signalling’ the Liberals have no plans to proceed to the next stage.
New Liberal government, but MAID a recurring problem
The expansion of medical assisted death to people with mental illness is set to come into effect in March 2027. A recent UN committee report says it’s ‘extremely concerned’ about Canada’s planned broadening of the law.
Now-eliminated mental health and addictions cabinet post ‘shone a brighter light’ on issues, but also caused some confusion, stakeholders say
The new Liberal cabinet no longer includes a seat for a mental health and addictions minister after former prime minister Justin Trudeau created the role in 2021.
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.
