When the law fails to protect public health: opposing the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion
The federal government continues to promote fossil fuel extraction, including assuming direct ownership of TMX.
Improving access to palliative care starts with better data collection
As we recognize National Hospice Palliative Care Week this week, the federal government owes it to people across Canada to ensure that they have access to palliative care throughout their disease process, as well as at the end of life to allow them to live their lives fully, free of pain, in the setting of their choice.
We want straight answers on asbestos cement water pipes in Regina
Statistics Canada is currently conducting a federal/provincial/territorial/municipal survey asking ‘What was the total length in kilometres of asbestos cement water pipes as of Dec. 31, 2022?’ The results are expected in late 2024.
It’s a generational moment for the life science industry
The race to develop and distribute COVID vaccines made it clear that Canada urgently needs a robust and well-coordinated life sciences sector.
Don’t forget the harms of not sharing health data
Health information must often be shared so that critical and informed decisions can be made.
A cure for multiple sclerosis could be just around the corner
We owe it to Canada to seize this moment and fund research on ‘Canada’s disease’ with renewed vigour and purpose.
Canada needs a modern, national health data architecture
We have seen immense innovation in the space of artificial intelligence. Our lack of a national health data architecture will hobble us in this internationally competitive field.
Data-sharing issues affect the health-care sector
To improve health data management in Canada, several infrastructural and legal changes are necessary.
AI and mental health care: opportunities and oversight
We need robust oversight of AI technologies used to influence and sell a state of mind meant to improve our emotional well-being.
Canada needs a child health-care strategy
There is a clear lack of consistency, cohesion, and dedication when it comes to children’s health care in Canada.
