As the Prince Edward Island legislature opens its spring sitting, pressing issues of health care accessibility and living costs dominate the political debate, reflecting widespread public concern.
Medical practitioners in Edmonton warn that proposed restrictions on Medical Assistance in Dying would prolong patient suffering and signal a dangerous lack of trust in healthcare professionals.
The Saskatchewan NDP has condemned the Saskatchewan Health Authority for keeping a service disruption tool private, arguing it leaves patients uninformed about healthcare availability.
Alberta clinicians involved in medical assistance in dying express strong opposition to Bill 18, arguing it removes meaningful choice for patients and undermines ethical medical practice.
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Quebec's CAQ government unveils policy transforming CLSCs into first-line service access points, assigning all residents to local centers to reduce ER strain and improve care.
Quebec's Health Minister Sonia Belanger announces a new vision to improve primary healthcare by connecting every resident with a local CLSC, aiming to reduce wait times and enhance service delivery.
Candidates for Quebec premier commit to overhauling the health-care system, focusing on technology and efficiency to address current shortcomings and future demands.
Ontario's 2026 budget increases home care funding, but the province could fall short of its long-term care bed target amid economic challenges.
The Alberta Medical Association emphasizes the need for Alberta to stay competitive in attracting doctors, as other provinces like B.C. actively recruit healthcare professionals from the U.S.
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Premier Danielle Smith's government introduces Bill 18, severely restricting medical assistance in dying in Alberta, marking a stark departure from her past libertarian stance on personal health choices during the pandemic.
Alberta's UCP government announces new Medical Assistance in Dying legislation, prompting letters questioning public silence and potential restrictions on end-of-life choices for chronic conditions.
Parliamentary committee hears conflicting testimony on expanding medical assistance in dying to mental illness cases, with experts warning of unpredictable outcomes and discrimination concerns.
British Columbia implements sweeping changes to health-care professional regulation starting April 1, including college amalgamations and new disciplinary procedures that eliminate appeals.
Alberta's proposed medical assistance in dying legislation introduces unnecessary restrictions that undermine patient autonomy and informed consent, contradicting widespread public support for existing federal MAID framework.
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Premier Doug Ford and Health Minister defend the decision to close supervised consumption sites, redirecting resources toward addiction treatment and recovery programs in a major policy shift.
Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones expresses disappointment with federal handling of nurse practitioner regulations, highlighting tensions in healthcare policy coordination.
Dr. Casey Means' nomination for U.S. Surgeon General remains in limbo as the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee delays confirmation, sparking political debate.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith faces scrutiny over proposed legislation banning advance requests for medical assistance in dying, contrasting Quebec's approach.
Saskatchewan's $8.4 billion health budget aims to address recruitment and retention challenges, but a policy expert warns that better incentives are crucial to solve the primary care shortage.
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Calgary resident Siobhan Chinnery condemns Alberta's new MAID legislation as political interference compromising medical ethics and patient autonomy during end-of-life care.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defends Bill 18 limiting MAID access to terminal cases, opposing federal expansion for mental illness and advance directives.
A federal judge in Oregon ruled that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. overstepped authority by declaring gender-affirming care unsafe for minors, siding with 21 Democrat-led states.
As Scotland rejects assisted dying legislation, Canada's controversial MAID expansion serves as a cautionary example. Alberta's new safeguards contrast sharply with federal indecision on mental illness cases.
Quebec's government and the FIQ nurses' union have finalized an agreement to define patient registration procedures under specialized nurse practitioners, enhancing healthcare clarity and efficiency.
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Ontario will not meet the federal deadline to publicly fund nurse practitioners, as confirmed by Health Minister Sylvia Jones, impacting healthcare accessibility and workforce planning across the province.
Alberta's proposed Safeguards for Last Resort Termination of Life Act restricts medical assistance in dying to end-of-life cases, requiring a prognosis of less than 12 months before natural death.
Alberta's government is proposing new restrictions on Medical Assistance in Dying, eliciting a complex mix of sorrow and relief from affected groups and families across the province.
New research reveals approximately 2 million Americans became uninsured following the expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies, with many facing severe financial strain.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford's 'Buy Ontario' procurement rules, introduced in response to U.S. tariffs, threaten healthcare by limiting access to critical medical technology and increasing costs.
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House Republicans introduced the Clean Water For All Life Act, requiring pregnant individuals to use 'catch kits' when taking abortion pills and banning telehealth abortion care. The bill cites unsubstantiated claims about water contamination from abortio
