It’s time to use the C word: cure
With more than 233,900 cancer diagnoses and 85,100 cancer deaths expected in 2022, more must be done to move the needle for Canadian cancer patients.
No ‘fix for a generation?’ Past health-care deals offer lessons to first ministers preparing to meet on Feb. 7
A federal source told The Hill Times that Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos has been consulting with negotiators closely involved in one of the last major health-care deals, Paul Martin’s 2004 Health Accord.
Workers are sounding the alarm and Parliamentarians must listen
No one understands the issues—and solutions—like workers themselves and they are champing at the bit to share their stories and experiences with decision-makers.
Singh should stop raising spectre of health-care boogeyman
Canadians want politicians to pursue real solutions, not take things off the table simply because there is some political opportunity in posturing on a fairy tale.
First ministers’ meeting trumpeted as solution to Canada’s broken health-care system, but benefits may not be felt for years
The provinces want an increase from 22 per cent to 35 per cent of health-care costs. The feds are not likely to match the demand, but will certainly come close. But the most important element of the agreement is the fine print on the five priorities that the federal government has established.
Trudeau’s Liberals have to get health care ‘right’ or ‘explosive’ issue could trigger an election, say politicos
If the Liberals fail to deliver on healthcare, this issue is strong enough to ‘run them over,’ says Innovative Research president Greg Lyle.
Alcohol guidelines offer a simple message: drinking less is better
Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health emphasizes this: every drink counts and any reduction in consumption is beneficial.
‘Disappointing comment’ to see Trudeau describe Ford’s health-care changes as ‘innovation,’ says Toronto Liberal MP Sgro
It’s ‘critical’ that the federal government put in place strict conditions in the ongoing negotiations about Canada Health Transfer to ensure provinces don’t open the door to for-profit health-care providers, Liberal MP Judy Sgro says.
Disability policy tests Canadian values
Justice delayed is justice denied, and if we wait for legislation determining all of the details of a perfect benefit, it will be too late for someone else.
Likening medicare to communism, Ford moves ahead with plans for privatized, two-tier health care in Ontario
The crumbling of the country’s medical services during COVID has opened the way for a major push by those who favour private, for-profit health care, and Doug Ford is among the premiers leading the way.
