Alberta's $7.7B Doctor Funding Amid Triage Plan Delays
Alberta announces $7.7 billion investment in physician services while triage liaison roles remain unfilled, raising concerns about healthcare system pressures and broken promises.
Category : Healthcare Policy
Canada Launches Survey to Shape Men's Health Strategy
Health Minister Marjorie Michel announces a nationwide feedback initiative in Ottawa, urging action to address critical gaps in men's healthcare and wellness.
Alberta's $7.7B Investment for Physician Recruitment in 2026-27 Budget
The Alberta government is making a historic $7.7 billion investment in physician recruitment as part of its 2026-27 budget, aiming to address healthcare staffing shortages across the province.
Conservatives Demand Probe into Asylum Seekers' Health Care
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre calls for a federal investigation into the provision of health care services to asylum seekers in Canada, citing concerns over system strain and fairness.
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Abortion Hotline Doctor Juggles Calls and Toddler Post-Roe
Dr. April Lockley, medical director of the Miscarriage and Abortion Hotline, fields dozens of daily calls while caring for her 3-year-old daughter. Since Roe v. Wade fell, she's seen a dramatic shift from medical concerns to fears of criminalization.
Quebec Specialist Doctors Escalate Pressure in Stalled Talks
The Fédération des médecins spécialistes du Québec ramps up pressure tactics as contract negotiations with the provincial government remain deadlocked, highlighting ongoing tensions in healthcare.
Saskatchewan Denies Brain Surgery Travel Coverage
A Saskatoon woman's plea for travel coverage to access life-saving brain surgery in Edmonton has been denied by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health, sparking calls for policy reform.
Family Seeks MAID Changes After Son's Euthanasia
The family of Kiano Vafaeian, a 26-year-old diabetic man with mental health issues, calls for changes to Canada's medical assistance in dying program after his euthanasia in British Columbia.
Quebec Premier Calls Medical Specialists' Salary Demands Unreasonable
Premier François Legault states Quebec's medical specialists are asking for unreasonable salary increases as negotiations stall, with the FMSQ expressing exasperation over the slow pace of talks.
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Legault Says Specialist Doctors Are Not Being Reasonable
Quebec Premier Francois Legault has publicly stated that specialist doctors in the province are not acting reasonably in ongoing negotiations, escalating tensions over healthcare funding and services.
B.C. IVF Funding Capped at $34M as Demand Outpaces Supply
British Columbia's budget maintains but does not increase funding for its oversubscribed in vitro fertilization program, keeping it at $34 million annually despite growing waitlists and comparisons to Ontario's expanded investment.
Kid Rock and Health Secretary Launch 'Rock Out Work Out' Campaign
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Kid Rock team up in a bizarre video promoting fitness and nutrition, featuring workouts, cold plunges, and the slogan 'Make America Healthy Again'.
Senate Report: Recruit Bilingual Health Workers
A new Senate report calls for Canada to prioritize recruiting bilingual health professionals to address language barriers and improve care access in official language minority communities.
Refugee Health Costs Hit $1B, Covering Rejected Claims
Canada's Interim Federal Health Program for refugee claimants will cost taxpayers $1 billion this year, with benefits extending even to those whose claims have been rejected, according to Parliamentary Budget Officer analysis.
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Canada's Refugee Health Program Hits $1 Billion Annually
A Parliamentary Budget Officer analysis reveals Canada's Interim Federal Health Program for refugee claimants now costs $1 billion yearly, with benefits extending to rejected claimants and surpassing coverage for many citizens.
Alberta's Dual-Practice Model Could Boost Healthcare Capacity
A new report from the Montreal Economic Institute suggests Alberta's dual-practice legislation could increase treatment capacity and reduce wait times if implemented with proper safeguards.
Quebec Health Bill Raises Doctor Access Concerns in Montreal
Skeptics in Montreal voice worries about potential impacts on doctor availability under Quebec's latest health legislation, highlighting ongoing debates in healthcare policy.
Quebec Doctors Seek to Share Powers with Health Professionals
The Quebec College of Physicians proposes expanding authority to other healthcare workers, aiming to improve patient access and system efficiency amid ongoing reforms.
Canada's Engineered Family Doctor Shortage Exposed
New analysis reveals Canada's critical family physician shortage resulted from deliberate 1990s policy decisions to cut medical school funding and cap residencies, creating today's healthcare crisis.
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Virtual Care, Primary Access Dominate N.B. Health Committee
New Brunswick legislative committee focuses on virtual care expansion and primary access challenges with health officials, addressing systemic healthcare delivery issues in the province.
Quebec Bill a Rare Healthcare Opportunity: FIQ
Quebec's FIQ union sees proposed legislation expanding healthcare worker responsibilities as a pivotal moment to address systemic challenges and improve patient care province-wide.
Quebec Doctors Exit to New Brunswick Over Working Conditions
At least seven Quebec physicians are leaving for New Brunswick, with 24 licenses issued since October. This exodus follows Bill 2 discontent, threatening patient care access in Quebec.
Quebec's Centralized Healthcare Fails to Improve Access
Quebec's top-down healthcare management has created a primary care paradox with poor access despite high physician numbers, highlighting systemic design failures.
RFK Jr. on Trump: 'He Lets Me Do Stuff'
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. lauds President Trump's permissive management style at a Heritage Foundation event, drawing sharp criticism from public health advocates.
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Alberta Pauses Health Coverage Change for Work Permit Holders
The Alberta government has temporarily suspended a planned change to health-care coverage for certain international work permit holders, citing a need for further review.
New Brunswick Ends eVisitNB Virtual Health Services
The province of New Brunswick announces termination of its eVisitNB virtual healthcare service, impacting remote medical access. Details on the decision and future alternatives.
Advocates Push Liberals on Alberta Health Privatization
Health advocates call on the federal Liberals to take a firm position against Alberta's moves toward healthcare privatization, citing risks to public Medicare.
NDP Slams Ontario Government on Hospital Funding and Data
NDP MPPs held a press conference at Queen's Park, condemning the Ontario government for inadequate hospital funding, worsening hallway medicine, and plans to halt safety data reporting amid a healthcare crisis.
Trump Unveils TrumpRX Website to Cut Prescription Drug Prices
U.S. President Donald Trump has launched the TrumpRX website, offering discounted prescription drugs to uninsured Americans through coupons redeemable at pharmacies.
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Union Seeks $3.2B to Clear Healthcare Deficits
The Canadian Union of Public Employees is calling for a $3.2 billion investment and long-term funding commitments to resolve critical healthcare system shortfalls across Canada.
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