Despite initial ‘disappointment’ over make-up of pharmacare advisory council, pharma industry content with consultations
After initial concern over not having a direct representative on the advisory committee for the implementation of a national pharmacare plan, industry stakeholders say they are pleased with their level of involvement in the consultations. When the advisory council was formed last June, the Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) said in a press release that it […]
Senators who max out living-expense budget could get new top-up
Senators who find themselves nipping nickels at the end of the year, or even paying out pocket, to cover their living expenses because of extended Ottawa stays will have more breathing room in their budgets next year. Changes are being made following a study by a Senate Internal Economy, Budgets, and Administration Committee subgroup that […]
Two ways forward for national pharmacare
The case for universal pharmacare is compelling and clear-cut. But as the federally appointed advisory group led by former Ontario health minister Eric Hoskins prepares the blueprint for a national plan, Ottawa must brace itself for negotiations with the provinces and territories. Canada is the only OECD country with universal health insurance that does not include […]
Supreme Court case to decide on fundamental rights for migrant detainees
The Supreme Court of Canada will hear a case on Nov. 14 to decide whether migrants detained for immigration purposes have the right to challenge their detention using the long-cherished right of habeas corpus. Nine local organizations are intervening in the case of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, et al. v. Tusif […]
Indigenous peoples left behind by unfair, unequal health services
Canada’s health-care system is a source of national pride. This conviction is challenged, however, when one considers the growing body of research that has identified an unequal and unfair application of health policy. There are significant discrepancies in the way health-care services are delivered to and accessed by First Nations, Métis, and Inuit as compared […]
Inequality in system no reason to criminalize paying for fertility services, says Grit MP Housefather
The ability to pay surrogates as well as sperm and egg donors for their services will largely benefit wealthy and middle class people seeking to be parents, and not those of less financial means, but that’s no reason not to move forward with decriminalizing payments to surrogate mothers and donors, says the author of a […]
Does this headline say what you need to decide whether to read the article?
Supermarkets are crowded with around 40,000 products, yet most shoppers spend fewer than 10 seconds selecting an item. That’s certainly not enough time to review current Canadian nutrition labels, which are on the back or side of packages and contain detailed information that’s often too complex for many consumers to understand. But nutrition labelling is […]
Canadians deserve better health care. Patient’s Medical Home can get us there
I became a family doctor because providing comprehensive, compassionate care gave me meaning. In the small community I served in Twillingate, N.L., I have watched infants I cared for grow up and I’ve watched people reach the end of their lives. I am a part of this community and the relationships I’ve developed are central […]
How cities are tackling some of Canada’s toughest challenges
EDMONTON—Ask any mayor across Canada, whether they serve a big city or a small one, and they will all tell you the same thing: cities are on the front lines of some of the most complex challenges we face in Canada today, but not correspondingly empowered. Whether it is immigration, affordable housing, aging infrastructure, or […]
We’re putting mental health at the forefront
Many years ago, C.S. Lewis lamented that it’s “easier to say ‘My tooth is aching’ than to say ‘My heart is broken.’” Decades later, his remarks speak to a fundamental truth about mental health: many still don’t think of it as health at all. As our government works to ensure Canada’s health-care system remains a […]
