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Senate studying role of robotics in health care

Robotics have a growing and essential role in the health-care systems in Canada and a Senate study into the issue is hoping to shed light on where the technology can best help Canadians. The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology is studying into the role of robotics, 3D printing, and artificial intelligence […]

Plain-packaging bill will boost contraband market, says tobacco rep

The plan to introduce plain packaging on cigarettes is upsetting those in the tobacco industry, but no-smoking advocates say this has to be just one step in a broader plan. Currently, cigarettes sold in Canada must have a package is 75 per cent covered with a health warning, have a health information message inside the […]

Doctors call for public health campaign to dispel mistruths about pot

Before legalizing marijuana, the Trudeau government needs to launch an aggressive public education campaign to combat popular mistruths and make significant investments to improve the admittedly sparse slate of existing research, physicians say. Dr. Granger Avery, president of the Canadian Medical Association, which represents domestic doctors, said persisting misinformation about the risks of smoking pot […]

Palliative care framework: the right bill at the right time

The need for palliative care has been a topic of discussion for years. However, with 70 per cent of Canadians having no access to any type of palliative care, action has been slow. Last year, with the implementation of medical assisted dying legislation, the special committee that studied the Carter v. Canada decision stated that […]

Ottawa must provide more money for greying provinces and territories, says doctors’ advocate

Canadian physicians are calling on Ottawa to cough up more cash for provinces and territories with large populations of seniors to help ease the increased strain on health-care services. The Canadian Medical Association, which represents Canada’s doctors, wants the federal government to provide a “demographic top-up” to greying jurisdictions, as concerns mount about a sharp disparity […]