Santé Québec faces a healthcare crisis as 33 physicians leave the Outaouais region following Bill 2, leaving 15,000 patients without family doctors and exposing systemic access problems.
An opinion piece argues nicotine pouches should be as accessible as cigarettes, citing harm reduction and consumer choice. The debate involves health policy and tobacco regulation.
Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi criticizes the UCP government for failing to address the province's healthcare system deterioration and deadly flu season.
A critical examination of Canada's Medical Assistance in Dying policies reveals how systemic failures in healthcare and social services compromise true autonomy.
Quebec has expanded its paid caregiver program, but the change comes too late for a Sorel woman, highlighting ongoing challenges in provincial support systems.
An analysis of why focusing solely on healthcare access without quality measures undermines patient safety and system sustainability in Canada, with specific examples from Alberta.
As Canada's MAID program expands, concerns grow about whether inadequate healthcare funding is driving desperate choices rather than genuine patient autonomy.
The federal government announces a new policy requiring asylum seekers and refugees to co-pay for health services, sparking debate on access and costs.
Quebec's new $107.2M home care program promises compensation for family caregivers, but disability rights groups criticize lack of transparency and simultaneous healthcare cuts.
Doctors Manitoba has published a new report outlining strategies to modernize the referral and consultation process in Winnipeg's healthcare system, aiming to improve efficiency and patient care.
A Quebec private doctors' federation has filed a court motion seeking to invalidate Bill 83, which requires new physicians to practice in the public system for five years or face substantial fines.
Private physicians in Montreal are legally contesting a Quebec regulation that requires them to work five years in the public health system, citing professional freedom concerns.
Family caregivers in Quebec can now receive financial compensation for their essential support roles, marking a significant policy shift to recognize their contributions.
Starting May 1, refugees and asylum seekers in Canada will pay $4 per prescription and 30% of other health services under the Interim Federal Health Program.
Quebec's landmark agreement shifts family doctor compensation from fee-for-service to a blended model centered on patient enrollment, aiming to connect 500,000 more Quebecers with primary care by 2026.
A new report reveals Canadian doctors spend 9 hours weekly on administrative tasks, with nearly half being unnecessary. Reducing this burden could free up the equivalent of 9,000 full-time physicians nationwide.
The New Brunswick government introduces legislation to restore elected representatives to regional health boards, aiming for implementation by 2030 to enhance local accountability.
Nova Scotia's auditor general has identified significant transparency problems in the province's health-care reporting, raising concerns about accountability and public trust in the system.
Nova Scotia announces a major overhaul of its family physician wait-list system, aiming to streamline patient access and reduce wait times across the province.
A new report finds that reducing administrative burdens in Canada's healthcare system could free up capacity equivalent to 9,000 doctors, potentially easing strain.
Sonia Bélanger, Quebec's newly appointed health minister, navigates complex healthcare reforms, physician negotiations, and political uncertainty following her predecessor's resignation.
Quebec's ambitious healthcare overhaul has collapsed within months, with the government retreating from key reforms after facing massive opposition from organized physicians.
The Quebec government and the Federation of Medical Specialists will restart crucial negotiations next week, aiming to address ongoing healthcare challenges and physician agreements.
The Canadian Dental Care Plan has enrolled over 5.5 million people, but faces challenges with coverage confusion and dentist participation. Satisfaction rates are rising despite growing pains.
Family physicians in Saskatchewan are advocating for a centralized patient registry to streamline doctor searches and reduce wait times, aiming to enhance healthcare efficiency across the province.
A critical examination of Ontario's failing health care system under Premier Doug Ford, highlighting emergency room crises, underfunding, and privatization threats to Canada's constitutional right to free public health care.
The Saskatchewan NDP alleges the provincial government is creating a reporting mechanism for health care workers to voice workplace concerns, calling it a 'snitch line' that could undermine trust.
Alberta's government announces that recent investments in the health-care system are demonstrating measurable improvements, even as the initiatives face ongoing public and political scrutiny.
Dr. Mehmet Oz's comments linking Trump's healthcare plan to extending work lives for economic gain have ignited criticism, with many calling it dystopian and out of touch with real struggles.
The National Abortion Federation warns clinics in Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland of potential unrest as Rescue Resurrection plans protest demanding abortion pill restrictions. Security measures intensify amid rising violence.