Canada’s next big bet needs to be on medical isotopes
Cancer is still the leading cause of death in Canada. Industry is ready to deliver, and with government involvement, we can work together to bring hope to patients who face a bleak outcome.
Public-private partnerships can improve global health care
The partnership between the WHO and Firstline—an intergovernmental agency and a private firm—is a blueprint for leveraging global expertise and technology to tackle grand-scale health challenges.
Tuberculosis is a global emergency, and rich nations should treat it as such
The science to develop a new vaccine is available. A lack of funding is all that hinders progress on health equity.
Health-care stakeholders express tentative optimism after Council of Federation meeting, but won’t be ‘satisfied’ until results are delivered
The premiers did not publicly focus on applying co-ordinated pressure on Ottawa regarding health care at this gathering, because ‘the ball is in their court’ right now, said Charles Breton of IRPP.
Alcohol lobbyists are not scientists
At the June 28 WHO Forum on Alcohol, Drugs and Addictive Behaviours, WHO-Europe presented Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health as a good example of how to communicate the link between alcohol and health.
NDP, Liberal MPs getting first-hand look at Portugal’s drug decriminalization efforts
New Democrat MP Gord Johns says he aims to bring back enough expert opinion to convince the Liberals to offer more than a piecemeal approach to the opioids crisis.
Ottawa’s official response to MAID committee sparks concerns from all sides
An official response from Ministers Lametti and Duclos provides a window into the government’s views on future legislation.
Canada needs a research institute on environment, health, and well-being
Canada needs a new trans-disciplinary Institute on Environments, Health and Well-being to research links between environmental change, human behaviour, societal organization and health. The institute must engender innovative, evidence-informed actions that not only reduce harm, but improve the natural and built environment by addressing the drivers of environmental change.
Record Alberta opioid deaths in April a ‘blow’ to Conservative focus on recovery, but don’t bet on softened stance: Tory pundit
The Conservative solution to the opioid crisis is not just about reducing deaths, but also keeping streets safe, says Anthony Koch.
Canadians deserve sound scientific information on responsible alcohol consumption
It’s clear that more research is needed to best inform Canadians on their alcohol intake.
