Health care: now is the time to act
I recently attended the Canadian Medical Association’s annual general council meeting, where they released a poll showing that Canadians believe that ‘improving our health care system’ should be the number one priority for the federal government. The NDP is listening to Canadians, and believes the federal government should be innovating and investing in our health-care […]
Feds well aware of health challenges in aboriginal communities across Canada, says Carrie
OTTAWA—The Government of Canada is investing significantly in the health and well-being of aboriginal people. Health Canada is protecting all federally-funded front-line services in First Nation communities, standing behind our commitment to help maintain and improve the health of First Nations. Our government is making sure that aboriginal voices are heard on health research projects […]
Provinces look to cut wait-times and drug costs to meet fiscal squeeze
The provinces and territories are looking to innovations in care delivery and drug plan harmonization to adapt to looming changes to the Canada Health Transfer. Canada’s health-care systems will need to do more with less in 2016 when the federal government’s restructured Canada Health Transfer (CHT) takes effect. Last December, federal Finance Minister Jim […]
No ‘one size fits all’ approach to health care in Canada: Health Minister Aglukkaq
Canada’s federal Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq has managed to handle the federal health file mostly under the radar for four years now—an impressive feat, considering the political importance of health care in Canada. The state of Canada’s health-care system continues to be among Canadians’ leading concerns. Some 68 per cent of Canadians say that improving […]
Liberals feel good about their leadership race
One thing is clear, the Liberals are looking for a saviour. The sense that they should not do so is bizarre. This is a party that has hit its lowest point and is looking for a leader to lead it away from the edge of the abyss. Why would Liberals not be looking for […]
National Research Council will be ‘transformed’ to respond to private sector demand, says Science Minister Goodyear
It’s been less than a year since the Jenkins panel released its recommendations on federal R&D spending and the government is already well on its way to implementing many of the policies, but Minister of State for Science and Technology Gary Goodyear (Cambridge-North Dumfries, Ont.) says it’s too early to say for certain that […]
It’s time to nurture an emerging Canadian regenerative medicine industry
TORONTO—Canada is a world leader in regenerative medicine research and discovery, but excellent research is not enough. Canada needs to create jobs, by launching new companies, to profit from these discoveries and make sure the knowledge is being translated into products and therapies that will benefit Canadians. In regenerative medicine, as in other areas, […]
Feds investing more in science and technology ‘than ever in the history of our nation,’ says Goodyear
The life sciences sector is praising the federal government’s latest investments in scientific research and commercialization, but the industry says it will take a sustained effort before the emphasis on bringing innovations to market pays off. “This government has given more money to science and technology than ever in the history of our nation,” […]
Canada’s life sciences sector continues to drive innovation
Canada’s life sciences sector plays an important role in the Canadian economy and improves the daily lives of Canadians. The government of Canada has worked to sustain and grow this important sector by creating a strong business environment that attracts investment and by providing support for cutting-edge business innovation. The sector has been undergoing […]
Life sciences and the commodification of everything
SAANICH GULF ISLANDS, B.C.—It was once the case that the term “life sciences” meant the scientific study of living organisms. It meant biology, zoology, ecology, and even bio-ethics. In what must have been a public relations re-branding, “life sciences” has now adopted an almost entirely technological, commercial focus on genetically-modified products and pharmaceuticals. It […]
