Provinces and territories must work together to eliminate barriers for persons with disabilities: report
Fragmented disability policies impede people from accessing necessary programs and services, and lead to inequities.
Driving Canadian innovation in cancer treatment: a win for patients and the economy
Canada can deliver groundbreaking therapies to patients more quickly, reduce health-care costs, and drive economic growth by fostering a robust domestic life sciences sector.
Here are two major ways Canada can significantly increase its supply of family doctors
The federal government can enhance funding to the Medical Council of Canada to asses foreign doctors, and provinces can boost investment to increase their output of graduating physicians.
Minister Holland has made positive pharmacare first steps, but stumbled on Health Act letter’s virtual care commission, say sector experts
The clock is ‘loudly ticking’ on a likely federal election in the spring, and it’s important pharmacare deals are signed with the provinces and territories before that happens, says the Canadian Health Coalition’s national director.
Canada should stand firm against the assault on the World Health Organization
Despite its imperfections, the WHO has delivered historic successes, which are only possible through the concerted efforts of all nations.
It is time the feds make the long-awaited diabetes device fund a reality
The fund can help alleviate the financial burden weighing on those living with diabetes, and eliminate regional inequities in access.
The future of long-term care in Canada: a call for better care through health equity
Future agreements must require health equity plans with targets for delivering the diverse care needed in each jurisdiction.
Beyond long-term care: Canada’s missing link in seniors’ care
Not all seniors need long-term care, so the federal government must act now to fill this critical housing gap.
Understanding the complex challenges faced by Canada’s aging population
The National Institute on Ageing’s annual survey should serve as a call to action to address inequalities for the most vulnerable populations.
We can no longer trust America
Canada can never again assume that America is our devoted friend who will look out for our interests or appreciate our friendship. It’s time to strengthen our country from within, and reach out to countries who, like us, can no longer count on a world order run by America.
