Carney Liberals focus on health infrastructure, but no new funding for mental health, substance use programs in budget
A number of health programs—including the Emergency Treatment Fund—will expire in 2026-27, delaying decisions for some programs into the future.
Canada could have access to more than 10,000 doctors if licensing were less complicated, House Health Committee hears
The House Health Committee is looking into the links between immigration and health human resources shortages. But Liberal MP Mark Powlowski says the Conservatives’ language on this ‘ticks’ him off as it suggests the problem in health care is a result of too many immigrants, which ‘is clearly wrong.’
Health innovation groups say they hope governments’ ‘Buy Canadian’ mentality hits their sector
Large American firms are ‘kind of monopolizing’ health care procurement in Canada, says Council of Canadian Innovators’ Skaidra Puodžiūnas.
If Indigenous health is an expected outcome of reconciliation, we’re in trouble
The Non-Insured Health Benefits program covers less than provincial and territorial health care, even though the Canada Health Act stipulates that Canadians will have roughly equivalent care across the country.
Who will protect our brains in the AI race?
Canada has always invested in brain science, even during fiscal challenges. While others pursue AI dominance through speed and scale, we could lead by putting human cognition at the centre.
The easiest policy win in Ottawa might just be hiding in plain sight
Fixing the cannabis excise stamp is a simple, tangible step toward reducing interprovincial trade barriers.
Curing Type 1 diabetes could be Canada’s legacy
From insulin to regenerative therapy, Canada’s contribution to diabetes research is unmatched. The question is whether we’ll continue to lead or watch others cross the finish line.
CMA leads health lobbying in lead up to budget
MPs have been on the Hill for less than three months this year thanks to prorogation this past winter and the spring election campaign, making lobbying a challenge in 2025.
Stakeholders lament lack of timelines, ‘concrete’ action plans for fixing health care after ministers’ annual meeting
Health Minister Marjorie Michel said something could happen with pan-Canadian licensure for doctors in 2026 but the organization responsible for this work isn’t making any promises.
Canada can’t afford delays in medical imaging
The physical and emotional toll of waiting months for medical imaging, while dealing with pain or uncertainty, is profound. The economic impact is just as serious.
