Charges Laid in Alberta Highway Death of Woman
RCMP have laid charges in the death of a woman on an Alberta highway. The investigation continues as police seek further information from the public.
Category : Healthcare Policy
Alberta New Surgery Funding Model for Public Hospitals
Alberta partially implements a new surgery funding model for public hospitals, aiming to increase surgical capacity and reduce wait times. The plan shifts from global budgets to activity-based funding.
Ontario rejects safer use space in Windsor Village at the Barn
The Ontario government has declined to support a safer use space in Windsor's proposed Village at the Barn transitional housing project, citing policy conflicts.
Victoria Hospital Expansion Reaches Halfway Mark
The nearly $1 billion expansion of Victoria Hospital has reached the halfway point. The province will fund the capital cost, while the community and foundation raise funds for furniture and equipment.
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Montreal Advocates Urge Stricter Youth Nicotine Limits
Montreal advocates call on Ottawa to implement stricter measures limiting nicotine use among youth, citing health risks and rising addiction rates.
Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Fergus Hit-and-Run
A pedestrian was seriously injured in a hit-and-run in Fergus, Ontario. Police are seeking the driver involved in the incident.
Fertility Tax Credit Excludes Sperm, Same-Sex Couple Says
Brit Sippola and Marley Kotylak, a same-sex couple in Canada, are puzzled that their provincial fertility tax credit does not cover the cost of sperm, making intrauterine insemination financially burdensome.
Trump's Doctor Advises Weight Loss, Exercise, Says He's Healthy
President Trump's doctor recommends he lose weight and exercise more, but declares him in 'excellent health' after a recent medical checkup.
Canada Must Stop Predatory Rentals for International Students
International students and new immigrants in Canada are easy targets for predatory rental practices due to language barriers and lack of local connections, research shows.
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Winnipeg Drug Crisis Prompts Call for More Ambulances
Winnipeg's mayor and fire paramedic service urge for more ambulances amid drug crisis, citing exhausted paramedics and rising emergency calls.
New Incident Reporting Rule for Child-Care Providers
Starting June 1, child-care providers in Alberta must follow a new incident reporting rule. The regulation aims to enhance child safety and accountability.
NB Tories urge halt to virtual health care transition
New Brunswick's Progressive Conservatives call for a pause in the transition to a new virtual health care provider, citing concerns over readiness and patient impact.
Migrant Health Plan to Burden Canada for Years
Canada's Interim Federal Health Program cost $1 billion in 2025-26, and new co-pay fees will only reduce costs by $162 million this year, leaving a $1.3 billion burden by 2029.
Striking care workers talks break down in Nova Scotia
Negotiations between striking CUPE long-term care workers and the Nova Scotia government have collapsed, prolonging the labor dispute and affecting care facilities across the province.
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Doctor Reprimanded for MAID Coffee Shop Meeting
A London, Ont. physician has been reprimanded for meeting a patient at a coffee shop to discuss medical assistance in dying, raising ethical concerns about privacy and professional conduct.
Jill Biden Feared Joe Biden Drugged After Debate
Jill Biden's memoir reveals she feared President Biden was drugged or had a stroke during his June 2024 debate performance, which led to his campaign exit.
Ontario Vaping Bill Advances: Age 21, Flavour Ban, Higher Tax
Nickel Belt MPP France Gélinas reintroduces 'Vaping Is Not for Kids' bill, proposing age 21 minimum, flavour bans, and higher taxes on vape products.
B.C. overdose prevention site scrapped in downtown Vancouver
B.C. Health Minister Josie Osborne announced that the proposed overdose prevention site at 900 Helmcken Street will not open due to community and business concerns.
Jill Biden Feared Stroke During 2024 Debate
First Lady Jill Biden reveals she worried President Joe Biden was having a stroke during the first 2024 presidential debate with Donald Trump.
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Ottawa council forwards wastewater drug testing to Board of Health
Ottawa city council has approved a motion to test wastewater for toxic drugs, leaving sampling locations to the Board of Health and water services.
Patient cost-sharing reduces unnecessary visits and frees resources
A Fraser Institute analysis suggests patient cost-sharing for health care could reduce unnecessary visits by 20-30% and free resources for those in need.
Canada spent $722M on asylum seeker health care: PBO
A PBO report reveals Canada spent over $722 million on health care for asylum seekers in 2024-25, including $457 million on supplementary benefits like dental and drugs.
Refugee Health Program Abuse: Failed Claimants Cost Billions
A new PBO report reveals 74,000 failed refugee claimants still access gold-plated health benefits, costing taxpayers nearly $1 billion annually amid Liberal mismanagement.
CNN Analyst Questions White House on Trump Health Transparency
CNN's Dr. Jonathan Reiner criticizes the White House for lack of transparency about President Trump's health, citing swollen ankles, bruising, and frequent medical visits.
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Doctor Shortage Forces ER Closure at Mission Hospital
Mission Memorial Hospital's emergency department will close at 5 p.m. Monday due to a doctor shortage, reopening at 8 a.m. Tuesday. Patients arriving by 5 p.m. will be seen.
Ontario doctor supervised after MAID assessment at Tim Hortons
A London, Ont., doctor assessed a patient for MAID outside a Tim Hortons and later drove him to his death. Another case involved a failed drug administration.
Thousands on Strike: Ontario Community Workers Walk Out
Thousands of community and social workers across Ontario have gone on strike, demanding better wages and working conditions. The walkout affects services statewide.
Equal Healthcare Access Key to Canada's Economic Strength
Guest column argues that removing interprovincial trade barriers should extend to healthcare, advocating for equal treatment access to boost Canada's economy and uphold CHA principles.
Nova Scotia Offers New Deal to Striking Care Workers
Nova Scotia government confirms latest offer to striking long-term care workers, aiming to end the dispute with CUPE as union considers next steps.
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New medical advances strain sustainable medicare
Steven Lewis argues that costly new drugs with modest benefits challenge Canada's medicare sustainability, requiring tough choices on value and pricing.
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