An Edmonton-born physician shares her challenging journey through Canada's restrictive medical residency system, highlighting barriers for Canadian-trained doctors seeking to practice at home.
A B.C. Supreme Court judge has intervened to protect a 77-year-old woman with advanced Alzheimer's from her husband, who openly discussed a plan to end her life if she became ineligible for MAID. Read the full ruling details.
New Brunswick's chief medical officer confirms the final report on a mysterious neurological illness will be public in January. Get the latest details and what it means for residents.
Sa'id Altawalbeh, a CHEO nurse, can breathe a sigh of relief after his work permit was extended for one year, giving his family more time to secure permanent residency in Canada. Read his story.
The Ukrainian Canadian Congress calls on Ottawa to create a clear pathway to permanent residency for Ukrainians displaced by the ongoing war. Learn about their advocacy and the current situation.
As Parliament debates Bill C-218 to exclude mental illness from MAID eligibility, experts question if offering assisted death masks a failure to provide adequate mental health support and dignified living conditions in Canada.
A judge's injunction has forced Ontario to expand its medical residency program, giving internationally trained doctors like Ottawa's Ashok Kumar Biswas a renewed opportunity to practice. Read about the policy reversal and its impact on the doctor shortag
A significant number of Quebec physicians are obtaining licences to practise in Ontario, highlighting interprovincial mobility challenges in Canada's healthcare system. Learn about the implications.
A U.S. family moved to Calgary to escape political climate, but their application for permanent residency was rejected by IRCC due to age factors, highlighting Canada's stricter immigration rules.
Health Canada issues a recall for specific FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensors due to potential for incorrect glucose readings. Patients advised to check lot numbers immediately.
New Kids on the Block star Joey McIntyre is hosting 'Tinselcolor: Holiday Soundtracks Live' in Los Angeles. He shares details on the show, his NKOTB Vegas residency extension, and upcoming 40th year in music.
A concerning report reveals airline pilots in Canada and globally are hiding mental health conditions due to fear of losing their medical clearance and careers. Learn about the systemic risks and calls for reform.
A medical team from London, Ontario, is using 3D printing to create custom fixators for severe bone fractures in Gaza. This innovative approach offers critical care where resources are scarce.
A Canadian physician shares his harrowing story of a post-colonoscopy hemorrhage, medical dismissal, and the permanent health consequences that followed. Learn his crucial advice for navigating healthcare.
Alberta's new health legislation allows private payment but maintains central control. Will this reduce wait times or just create more bureaucracy? Read our analysis.
A Halifax life sciences company announces groundbreaking cancer treatment study results. Learn about this medical breakthrough and its potential impact on cancer care in Canada.
New federal data reveals medical assistance in dying accounted for 5.1% of all deaths in Canada last year, with cancer being the most common underlying condition. Read the full report.
A groundbreaking partnership between LHSC and Shriners Hospitals is transforming pediatric care in London, reducing travel burdens and improving pain management for young patients across the region.
New federal data reveals cancer remains the leading diagnosis for medical assistance in dying. Learn about the trends and implications for Canada's healthcare system.
Nova Scotians can now access summarized medical records through the YourHealthNS app, enhancing virtual healthcare access. Learn about this digital health innovation.
The Canada Ukraine Surgical Aid Program completes its first mission inside Ukraine since 2022, performing complex reconstructive surgeries for war victims and training local medical teams.
Internationally trained doctors express frustration as Ontario's new residency requirements exclude qualified physicians despite severe doctor shortages across the province.
Royal Philips launches Image Management 15, a web-based diagnostic viewer enabling radiologists to securely access and interpret medical images from anywhere, streamlining workflows.
A Surrey man makes medical history as Canada's first recipient of an electrical device implant for chronic pain relief. Learn about this groundbreaking treatment.
Quebec patients and doctors unite against Bill 2 that could force family medicine clinics to close. Read how this legislation threatens healthcare access across the province.
Canadian citizens living in the UK face complex tax residency decisions. Learn about the Canada-UK tax treaty, implications for investments, and how to determine your fiscal domicile.
Two sisters share their remarkable story of life-saving transplant surgery as Canada celebrates 50 years of living donor organ donations. Read their inspiring journey.
Ashok Kumar Biswas, an internationally trained geriatric specialist, faces new barriers in Ontario's medical residency system despite being encouraged to immigrate to Canada. Learn how policy changes affect healthcare.
Demonstrators gathered in Montreal to protest the termination of the Quebec Experience Program, which provided pathways to permanent residency for international students and workers.
New U.S. State Department directive could deny visas to Canadians with obesity, cancer or limited finances. Learn how this affects immigration and what applicants need to know.