41% of Americans Support RFK Jr.'s MAHA Movement
A new KFF survey reveals 41% of Americans support RFK Jr.'s MAHA initiative, with widespread concern over food additives and distrust in corporations.
Category : Healthcare Policy
Ontario Consumption Site Users Fear They Won't Survive
As Ontario's supervised consumption sites face a looming deadline, users express fear for their survival. The closure could leave many without critical support services.
Supreme Court to Rule on Family Violence Tort Today
Canada's top court will release a landmark decision on whether victims of intimate-partner violence can sue for damages under a new tort of family violence.
Bureaucracy Endangers Leukemia Patient's Life
A leukemia patient in North Bay faces $575,000 in drug costs due to Canada's Drug Agency rejecting coverage, despite Health Canada approval. Critics call for reform.
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Halifax Luncheon Discusses Future of Health Care in Nova Scotia
A luncheon in Halifax brought together experts to discuss the future of health care in Nova Scotia, focusing on challenges and innovations in the system.
Montreal Lawyer Fired in 2022 Faces Child Luring Charges
A Montreal lawyer, Daniel Rochefort, who was fired from Université de Montréal in 2022, is now facing child luring charges. The case has drawn significant attention.
Ottawa Taekwondo Coach Charged with Sexual Assault
A 50-year-old Ottawa taekwondo coach faces sexual assault charges from an alleged incident in summer 2025. Police seek other potential victims.
Wes Streeting: Ex-Health Secretary Stirs UK Coup Rumours
Wes Streeting, former UK health secretary, resigns and criticizes PM Starmer, sparking leadership challenge speculation. Known as a centrist and effective communicator.
Senate Democrats Defend Abortion Pill Mifepristone
All 45 Senate Democrats introduce a resolution affirming mifepristone's safety as the Supreme Court weighs restrictions on the abortion pill.
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Fifth Health Official Resigns, Experts Warn of Political Interference
Dr. Marty Makary resigns as FDA commissioner, marking the fifth Senate-confirmed health official to leave since early 2025. Experts warn acting officials lack independence.
Ottawa as 'guardian' is wrong for health care
The federal government should not police provincial health care delivery if universality is maintained. Alberta's private care plans are standard elsewhere.
Saskatoon Overdose Crisis: Nurses Demand Better Knee Pads
Nurses in Saskatoon are calling for improved knee pads as they respond to the overdose crisis, citing frequent kneeling during emergency care.
Two More N.S. Long-Term Care Homes Join CUPE Strike
Two additional long-term care homes in Nova Scotia have joined the ongoing CUPE strike, escalating labor action across the province.
Amazon delivery drivers in Saskatoon protest for fair deal
Delivery drivers in Saskatoon protest at Dragonfly distribution centre, demanding fair wages and better working conditions from Amazon.
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NO shortage of 460 doctors persists in northern Ontario
NOSM University reports northern Ontario lacks 459 physicians; half of its 1,041 graduates remain in the region, but family doctor shortages continue.
Man Charged with Forcible Confinement, Sexual Assault
A man faces charges of forcible confinement and sexual assault after a missing teenager was located in a North Battleford motel. Police continue to investigate.
B.C. settles $66M class action over birth alerts
British Columbia becomes first province to settle a class action over birth alerts, with a $66 million proposed settlement affecting about 2,842 people, disproportionately Indigenous.
B.C. Nurses Vote Overwhelmingly for Job Action
B.C. nurses have voted 98.2% in favor of job action after failed contract talks, but no strike is imminent. The union seeks better pay and benefits.
B.C. Nurses Vote Overwhelmingly for Strike, Union Says
British Columbia nurses have voted overwhelmingly in favor of a strike mandate, according to the union. The vote signals potential labor action amid ongoing contract negotiations.
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Edmonton Senior Dies After Being Struck by Her Own Car
A 65-year-old Edmonton woman died after being struck by her own car when it rolled backwards. Police investigate but do not suspect criminal intent.
Nurses Need Stronger Mandate to Transform Canada's Health Care
The Canadian Nurses Association calls for expanded nursing scope to alleviate health system congestion and improve patient care across Canada.
Nurses Need Stronger Mandate to Transform Canadian Healthcare
The Canadian Nurses Association urges expanding nurses' scope of practice to alleviate healthcare congestion, reduce ER visits, and improve patient care across Canada.
40% of Young Nurses Leaving Profession: MEI Report
A Montreal Economic Institute report reveals 40% of nurses aged 35 and under are not renewing licenses, citing burnout and system issues. Flexible scheduling and streamlined hiring are recommended.
Overuse of Medical System by Some Canadians Could Free Resources
Quebec data shows a patient saw a doctor 362 times in 2024. Reviewing excessive appointments could free resources for the six million Canadians without a family doctor.
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Four Hantavirus Cruise Passengers Arrive in B.C. for Quarantine
Four passengers from a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship have arrived in British Columbia for a 21-day quarantine. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry confirmed they are symptom-free.
Ontario Nurses Challenge Strike Ban in Court
Ontario nurses launch a constitutional challenge against laws prohibiting strikes, arguing it violates their rights. The case could reshape labor relations.
Carney's top doctor refuses to say fentanyl injection unsafe
Canada's Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Joss Reimer refused to clearly state that injecting illicit fentanyl is unsafe, drawing criticism from Conservative MPs during a parliamentary committee hearing.
Trump Falsely Claims Babies Get 'Vat' of Vaccines
President Trump made false claims about childhood vaccines, saying babies receive a 'vat' of shots and linking them to autism, despite scientific evidence.
Surrey Mayor Aims to Speed Up Medical Clinic Approvals
Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke proposes expediting permits for medical clinics in city-owned buildings and creating a health advisory panel to address healthcare access challenges.
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South Shore Hospital Needs Doctors, Quebec Crisis
The future Vaudreuil-Soulanges Hospital on Montreal's South Shore, a $2.6 billion project, faces a critical shortage of doctors ahead of its opening in two years, reflecting Quebec's broader healthcare challenges.
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