Canada’s G7 presidency is a critical moment to tackle AMR
Often referred to as the ‘silent pandemic,’ antimicrobial resistance is a particularly concerning public health threat.
Instead of pharmacare, Canadians need faster drug-approval timelines
Patients in Canada wait longer than most of our peer countries to access fewer medicines.
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.
Robust federal leadership needed for health workforce data collection and planning
We need an integrated national plan based on robust data that includes regulators working alongside provincial governments.
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.
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.
Canada must strengthen border security in face of Trump threats
Without adequate staffing, we risk creating bottlenecks that could further strain our economic relationships, and compromise our national security.
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.
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.
Carving a new future in the wake of Trump’s betrayal
President Donald Trump’s decision to turn on his northern neighbour has forced Canadians to take stock of their heritage, and thrown open the door to a much more constructive dialogue at the national level.
