Ontario's New Pay Transparency Rules to Shake Up Market
Experts predict Ontario's new pay transparency regulations will significantly impact hiring and wages. Learn how these rules could reshape the province's labour landscape.
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Federal DEI bureaucracy costs $75M annually, critics call for cuts
Columnist Jerry Agar argues Canada's federal diversity, equity, and inclusion programs have succeeded and the bloated bureaucracy, costing over $75 million yearly, should be dismantled. Read the analysis.
Black women face 70% higher breast cancer mortality
A new study reveals a stark disparity: Black women in Canada have up to a 70% higher breast cancer mortality rate. Learn about the findings and the urgent call for equitable healthcare solutions.
Vancouver Schools Seek Aid for Indigenous Students in Crisis
Vancouver's Indigenous education leader David Delorme requests $20,000 from Adopt-A-School to provide emergency support for families, breaking cycles of poverty and trauma to boost student success.
Sunshine Coast residents push for long-term care action
Sunshine Coast residents demand immediate action as long-term care facilities remain empty while seniors await placement. Community advocates call for provincial intervention.
Report: Affordability Crisis Hurts Low-Income Youth
A new national report reveals Canada's affordability crisis is creating a hidden crisis for youth in low-income communities, intensifying academic and mental health challenges.
Dual Healthcare System Could Create Negative Competition
Professor warns Alberta's proposed dual healthcare system may lead to negative competition and reduced care quality. Learn about the potential impacts on Canadian healthcare.
Women, Minorities Advance in Venture Capital: Study
A new study reveals significant progress for women and visible minorities in Canada's venture capital and private equity sectors. Discover the key findings and what this means for the future of business investment.
New Brunswick backs specialty healthcare company growth
New Brunswick government supports BioScript Solutions expansion, creating jobs and enhancing specialty healthcare services across the province. Learn about this strategic investment.
Deutsche Bank Forecasts S&P 500 at 8,000 by 2026
Deutsche Bank projects the S&P 500 could hit 8,000 by late 2026, driven by strong earnings and AI growth. Discover the key factors behind this bold market outlook.
Alberta's Public-Private Surgery Model Stirs Controversy
Alberta's UCP proposes doctors work in both public and private systems. Critics argue this benefits the wealthy amid a staffing crisis where 80,000 await surgeries. Read the full analysis.
LaSalle Children's Clinic Closing Over Health Reforms
Montreal's Centre médical pour enfants LaSalle will close due to Quebec healthcare compensation changes, affecting pediatric services. Learn about the impacts.
N.B. Medical Society supports $270M healthcare deal
New Brunswick's medical society endorses a $270 million agreement to strengthen collaborative care. Learn how this investment will transform healthcare delivery across the province.
AHS and AUPE resume talks, strike still possible
Critical negotiations resume between Alberta Health Services and AUPE as 58,000 healthcare workers consider strike action. Get the latest updates on the tense labor dispute.
Alberta Nursing Staff Struggle with Food Insecurity
New research reveals 8.3% of unionized nursing-care workers in Alberta used food banks in the past year as strike notice looms over failed negotiations with AHS.
KKR Seeks US$15 Billion for Asia Private Equity Fund
Global investment firm KKR aims to raise US$15 billion for new Asia-focused private equity fund, signaling strong confidence in regional growth opportunities and investment potential.
Alberta allows doctors to work in public and private systems
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announces groundbreaking healthcare reforms allowing physicians to work in both public and private systems. Learn how this affects patient care.
New HART Healthcare Hub Opens in Windsor-Essex
Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare launches innovative HART Hub on November 19, 2025, revolutionizing patient care access in Windsor-Essex region. Discover the future of healthcare delivery.
N.B. Health Minister spends 24 hours in ER waiting room
New Brunswick's Health Minister spent 24 hours in a Moncton Hospital ER waiting room, experiencing the healthcare crisis firsthand. Discover the details and implications.
Alberta's public-private doctor plan faces criticism
Alberta's proposal allowing physicians to work in both public and private systems raises concerns about healthcare equity. Critics warn this could create two-tier medicine in the province.
Windsor's Tree of Lights Campaign Launches for Healthcare
Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare launches its annual Tree of Lights campaign in Windsor to raise crucial funds for outpatient rehabilitation services. Support local healthcare this holiday season.
15-month hospital wait for nursing home bed in N.B.
Harold 'Malcolm' Jones has been living at Saint John Regional Hospital since summer 2024 awaiting a nursing home placement. Discover the healthcare crisis affecting seniors across New Brunswick.
Saskatchewan expands nurse practitioner clinics
Saskatchewan introduces 19 new nurse practitioner-led clinics providing Medicare-covered primary care. Learn how this pilot program transforms healthcare access across the province.
Saskatchewan signs first nurse practitioner contracts
Saskatchewan takes historic step by signing first contracts with nurse practitioners to expand primary care access across the province. Learn how this initiative will transform healthcare delivery.
HSAA members voting on mediator agreement this week
Over 35,000 Alberta healthcare workers represented by HSAA are voting this week on a mediator-recommended agreement that could resolve ongoing labor negotiations.
How Nurse Practitioners Are Solving P.E.I.'s Doctor Shortage
As millions of Canadians lack family doctors, Prince Edward Island is leveraging nurse practitioners to bridge healthcare gaps. Learn how this innovative approach is transforming primary care.
Toronto's new top doctor: affordability key to health
Dr. Michelle Murti, Toronto's new Medical Officer of Health, declares affordability a critical health issue affecting residents' wellbeing. Learn how economic stress impacts public health outcomes.
Nurse Practitioners Fill Healthcare Gaps in Canada
As millions of Canadians remain without family doctors, nurse practitioners are stepping up to provide essential healthcare services across provinces like P.E.I. Learn how this shift is transforming patient care.
Community protests ER closures at Mission Memorial Hospital
Community members gathered outside Mission Memorial Hospital to protest emergency room closures. Learn about the growing concerns over healthcare access in British Columbia.
Free Menstrual Products Program Renewed in SK Schools
Saskatchewan and Shoppers Drug Mart renew a program providing free menstrual products to over 670 schools, promoting health and equity for students.
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