Alberta is right to examine restrictions on Medical Assistance in Dying as evidence mounts of coercion and expansion beyond terminal cases, with MAID now Canada's fifth-leading cause of death.
Alberta's new medical aid in dying legislation would prohibit healthcare professionals from raising assisted death options unless patients initiate the conversation, aiming to ensure decisions are patient-driven.
Alberta's new legislation would roll back MAID eligibility to 2016 standards, prohibiting doctor-assisted death for non-terminal conditions and minors while ignoring federal expansions.
The Alberta government has announced plans to significantly limit access to medical assistance in dying, sparking debate over end-of-life care and patient autonomy in the province.
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Alberta's government has tabled Bill 18, which would limit medical assistance in dying to individuals whose natural death is expected within 12 months, prohibiting access for those with mental illness as their sole condition.
The Saskatchewan government has allocated $8.47 billion in its 2026-27 budget to fund the 'Patients First Health Care Plan,' announced by Premier Scott Moe, aiming to improve healthcare access and services across the province.
Advocacy groups warn that Canada's planned expansion of medical assistance in dying to include mental illness as a sole condition will stigmatize disabled Canadians and violate their rights.
Despite a record $34.4 billion healthcare budget, Alberta patients face growing concerns about where funds are actually going and whether critical services are receiving adequate support.
The Federation of Medical Specialists of Quebec alleges Santé Québec engaged in illegal reprisals against doctors, escalating tensions in the province's healthcare system.
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The Saskatchewan government's 2026-27 budget allocates $1.5 billion to healthcare, focusing on primary care, mental health, and rural services amid rising costs and population growth.
Pope Leo made a forceful plea for universal healthcare, calling it a moral requirement for just societies and urging bishops to address inequalities.
British Columbia's initiative to recruit health workers from the United States shows positive results, but critics argue it fails to address systemic staffing shortages and burnout.
The Danielle Smith government in Alberta has unveiled new legislation restricting doctor-assisted death, prohibiting it for minors, mental illness cases, and non-foreseeable deaths.
Health advocates in Prince Edward Island are urging the federal government to intervene against Alberta's Bill 11, warning it could create a two-tier healthcare system with national consequences.
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A former soldier shares his experience receiving a $10,000 septoplasty through VA healthcare at no cost, contrasting it with friends struggling under the private insurance system and calling for universal coverage.
Health-care workers and seniors led demonstrations at MP offices across Canada, opposing Alberta's legislation that could create a dual-practice health system.
Protesters in Winnipeg rally against Alberta's Bill 11, warning it could lead to a two-tier health system and undermine Canada's public healthcare model.
Calgary residents rally against Alberta's proposed 'dual practice' healthcare model, arguing it will increase costs and undermine public healthcare access for all citizens.
Ontario is cutting funding to seven supervised drug consumption sites, including two in Toronto, within 90 days. Premier Doug Ford claims the move will save lives by investing in treatment hubs, while critics warn it will worsen the drug crisis.
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A federal judge temporarily halted U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s plan to reduce childhood vaccine recommendations, ruling it likely violated procedures.
Advocates across Canada are rallying to demand federal intervention to prevent provinces from enacting measures that could lead to a two-tier healthcare system, as seen in London, Ontario.
The Nova Scotia Health Coalition warns that Alberta's recent healthcare reforms could pave the way for a two-tiered system, threatening universal access across Canada.
Health Minister Sonia Bélanger announces she will closely monitor new pressure tactics from the specialist doctors federation, amid ongoing healthcare negotiations in Quebec.
A federal appeals court upheld West Virginia's Medicaid ban on gender-affirming surgeries for adults, setting a precedent that could restrict healthcare access nationwide.
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A recent tragedy in Manitoba sparks debate over paid plasma donations, private clinics, and ethical dilemmas in Canada's healthcare system. Should donors be compensated?
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. assures no major disruption to the U.S. vaccine framework, but significant policy shifts are already in motion under his leadership.
The Saskatchewan NDP introduces legislation to ban parking fees for cancer patients at health authority facilities, aiming to reduce financial burdens during treatment.
New Brunswick introduces a $270 million agreement with physicians, offering financial incentives to increase patient care capacity and address healthcare access challenges.
New Brunswick introduces a dedicated self-referral phone line for abortion services, streamlining access and reducing barriers for patients seeking reproductive healthcare.
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A Senate committee report reveals that English-speaking Quebecers face significant barriers accessing healthcare in their language, with vulnerable populations most affected.
