Planning the post health-care summit to-do list
The big cheques and the hopeful political communications that will flow in the days ahead can’t be enough to satisfy us.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
It’s clear that when talking health-care dollars and cents, investing in preventive measures like physical activity just makes sense.
Strategists expect bilateral health deals after premiers meet so feds can tailor to provincial, territorial needs
In a major shift toward a more decentralized federation, the meeting will produce a ‘core foundation’ to serve as a framework for bilateral deals to follow, says Liberal strategist Scott Reid.
What a new health-care funding deal means for Canada
While it’s clear we do need more money, that narrow focus has stopped our 13 health systems from seeing the bigger picture to stabilize and rebuild Canadian health care.
Canadian innovation in ovarian cancer research can save the lives of women in Canada and around the world
Women across Canada are depending on us to keep this research moving forward. They are depending on you as well. Join us in this fight and help us change the lives of thousands of women in Canada and millions more around the world.
We need common sense steps to improve health outcomes
Honestly labeling alcohol products and focusing on suicide prevention efforts are simple actions that can be taken to improve health outcomes in Canada.
Speech is free, but lies cost: misinformation and health systems reform
As federal, provincial/territorial discussions on health care proceed over the next months, it is necessary that they include how to effectively identify and address health misinformation.
Beyond funding, meaningful reform in health care needed
Collaboration between the federal government, provinces and territories, across jurisdictional silos, is needed to provide Canadians with the health care they deserve.
Patchwork solutions won’t fix the fraying health system
Pan-Canadian licensure would allow a licensed physician to work in every province and territory in the country.
Support for aging-in-place is key to improving care for seniors
By 2031, almost a quarter of Canada’s population will be over the age of 65 and demand for long-term care will grow further.
