Canada's federal accessibility office faces uncertainty after highlighting government failures in implementing disability legislation. Learn how this impacts disability rights across the country.
Alberta's UCP government introduces fundamental health care legislation allowing private-public shifts, changing payment structures, and requiring health card reapplication.
Federal government announces $35 million investment for 30 oral health training programs to strengthen Canada's dental care workforce and improve access to care.
Family members express growing anxiety as the strike at a GTA care home persists, raising concerns about resident care and facility operations during labor disputes.
Health-care workers across Alberta commence strike action as union reveals picket locations. Get the latest updates on the labor dispute affecting provincial health services.
Approximately 3,500 Alberta LPNs and health-care aides are set to strike Saturday, potentially delaying elective surgeries. Learn the key details and impacts.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith introduces hybrid healthcare model, sparking debate about reforming Canada's struggling system. Critics voice concerns while supporters point to Quebec's success with private clinics.
Alberta's UCP government plans hybrid health care allowing doctors to work in public and private systems simultaneously. Learn how this could change Canadian medicine.
Fraser Institute analysts argue reducing federal health transfers would force provinces to innovate and improve Canada's costly, underperforming healthcare system.
Medical specialists in Montreal express grave concerns that the privatization of Canada's health care could lead to increased patient mortality rates. Learn more about the risks.
Experienced health leaders are being replaced by political appointees across Canada, risking universal healthcare. Learn how this shift from expertise to ideology puts patient care in jeopardy.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith unveils a Dual Practice Surgery Model to reduce wait times for elective surgeries, allowing surgeons to work in both public and private systems while committing to public service.
16,000 Alberta LPNs and health-care aides begin strike Saturday after failed negotiations. Critical services impacted as union demands fair wages and staffing. Follow for updates.
AUPE members in Alberta have served strike notice, potentially disrupting health services across the province. Learn about the implications and next steps.
Long-term care workers at a Pictou, Nova Scotia nursing home have voted to authorize strike action. Learn about the implications for senior care in the region and what happens next.
Maison McCulloch Hospice hosts free end-of-life planning workshop in Sudbury on November 25, 2025. Learn advance care planning from palliative care coaches.
B.C.'s child-care program now has Canada's highest fees despite NDP promises. Only 10% of spaces are $10/day while families pay up to $95 daily. Learn about the economic impact.
National non-profit Motionball urges Canadians to adopt inclusive language when referring to people with intellectual disabilities, promoting dignity and respect.
WestJet's CEO told a parliamentary committee the airline received 200 disability complaints in 2023, calling each case 'unacceptable' and vowing improvements for accessible air travel in Canada.
WestJet's 250-pound power wheelchair weight restriction is preventing Canadians with disabilities from flying. Advocates demand policy changes for accessible air travel.
Windsor clarifies bylaw rules, permitting Street Help to continue using portable wheelchair ramp after initial confusion over legality. Accessibility prevails.
A Saskatoon man shares his father's experience with inappropriate antipsychotic medication in long-term care, highlighting a systemic issue affecting dementia patients across Canada.
Windsor's Street Help can continue using their portable wheelchair ramp after city officials clarified bylaw rules. The organization had been told the ramp was illegal.
BC's recent change to the spousal cap rule for disability support falls short of promised reform, leaving thousands of disabled individuals trapped in poverty and difficult relationships.
Nova Scotia begins construction on new long-term care facility in New Glasgow, addressing senior care needs in Pictou County. Project represents significant healthcare investment.
New Brunswick expands innovative Nursing Homes Without Walls program with new site, providing essential care services to seniors in their own homes across the province.
An Ottawa family was refused service at a Saint-Jérôme Comfort Inn due to a service dog. The incident highlights ongoing accessibility challenges in Canada. Learn more about your rights.
Alice Wong, a pioneering disability rights activist and author, has passed away at age 51. Her legacy of advocacy and the Disability Visibility Project continues to inspire.
Winnipeg's home care system faces collapse due to years of neglect, nurses union reports. Critical services for vulnerable patients at risk. Learn about the crisis and its impact.
Nova Scotia government expands child-care access with new spaces in Inverness and Canso. Learn how this initiative supports families and early childhood development.