Canada’s biomedical brain drain is reversing. Let’s continue that trend
We must look beyond the lab and build a thriving ecosystem to make sure Canadian biomedical treatments are developed here and benefit Canadians.
Global trade disruptions and election fever contribute to ‘unpredictable’ 2024 for advocacy, say lobbyists
Pharmacare and Bill C-234, an act to amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, are likely to be top issues for government relations this year.
We still need to wear masks at hospitals, people: William Perry
On Dec. 14, 2023, I was taken by ambulance to the hospital and admitted to the ER. Although the Ministry of Health had re-mandated masks to be worn within medical facilities in the province, only one staff member was—two people were, if you count myself. Frustratingly, six ambulance paramedics were not wearing masks, none of […]
Minister Holland right to call out Imperial Tobacco: Quebec Coalition for Tobacco Control
On Nov. 28, Health Minister Mark Holland vowed to close the loophole that allows for the aggressive marketing and sale to children of inexpensive flavoured nicotine pouches found in convenient stores. In response, Imperial Tobacco accused the minister of being “misinformed,” asking him to put aside “his personal long-standing vendetta against the tobacco industry” citing his “background is […]
Why a sugar-sweetened beverage tax is a plus for all Canadians
If the federal government doesn’t want to be seen as a laggard in the fight against chronic disease, now is the time for it to implement a Canada-wide sugar-sweetened beverage tax.
I live with cerebral palsy—the Canada Disability Benefit would be a lifeline for me, and others like me
We can choose to create a society that cherishes the dignity and worth of every person, regardless of their abilities or the constraints they face.
Lots of goodwill between Liberals and NDP on pharmacare, but ever-present chance they’ll ‘mismanage the relationship,’ warns pollster Lyle
On Dec. 14, the parties announced they had agreed to extend the deadline for passing legislation to create the framework for a national pharmacare program. The supply-and-confidence agreement between the two parties, established in March 2022, had called for that to be achieved by the end of 2023. The parties have now given themselves until March 1, 2024, to achieve this piece of their agreement.
Canada not ready for planned expansion of MAID to those with mental illness
Mental health experts’ testimony to the Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying not only suggests we are not ready for the March 2024 deadline, but it also raises the question of whether we ever could or should be.
‘Inundated with emails’: Calkins’ private member’s bill to repeal new natural health products regulations follows months-long opposition campaign
MPs have received hundreds of emails and flyers related to the regulations which tighten labelling and reporting rules for the natural health product sector.
A prescription for equity: ensuring young Canadians’ health through National Pharmacare
A public pharmacare program that provides coverage for all Canadians, regardless of age, occupation, or income, would alleviate financial burdens and allow people to choose jobs based on the work and wages, rather than the cost of the company drug plan.
