With federal efforts underway to improve oral health care access, let’s work together to get it right
The Canadian Dental Association recommends the federal government develop a comprehensive oral health strategy to address the broader challenges faced by Canadians.
National pharmacare likely won’t help Canadians who need it the most
Instead of introducing a new national program as a blunt instrument, the Trudeau government could specifically target the Canadians who struggle to pay for their medications.
How we can actually achieve national pharmacare
Between us and a good quality universal drug insurance plan lie four problems, all of which matter right now.
Governments must change how they deliver health care
The focus has long been on the belief that more doctors and nurses equals better health care. While they’re the backbone of the system, we need to start looking at solutions differently.
Feds can no longer ignore devastation from substance use in the North
Northern-specific data is necessary to ensure the federal government is not swayed by popular southern theories.
Talent shortage a priority for biotech sector emerging from pandemic
Canada is likely to face a shortfall of about 65,000 workers in the bio-economy by 2029, according to BioTalent Canada.
Biotech Policy Briefing
New safety guidance sets up corporate self-regulation of GMOs
Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency both recently updated their guidance on regulating genetically engineered foods and seeds.
Biotech sector is having a generational moment in Canada
It is not possible to predict what or when the next global health challenge will be, or what solutions will be needed.
Canada’s place in the world of biotechnology research and application is in jeopardy
Government of Canada funded scholarships and fellowships are the primary sources of income for many biotechnology researchers. To stem the brain-drain, Canada must significantly increase the value and number of graduate student scholarships and post-doctoral fellowships and to index them to the cost of living.
