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- 2/14/2022
Quebec to gradually end use of vaccine passport as of March 14, health minister says
As of Wednesday, the passport will no longer be needed to enter big-box stores or government-run liquor and cannabis outlets. - 2/14/2022
B.C. health officials expected to announce plan for easing some COVID-19 restrictions
The most recent public health orders related to gatherings, events, bars and restaurants, for example, were set to expire on Wednesday and provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has said she would announce any chances a day earlier. - 2/13/2022
Black women's disproportionate role in Quebec healthcare source of community pride
When 26-year-old nurse Stephanie Bumba looks at herself in the mirror wearing her uniform, she feels pride and sees a past she wants to honour. - 2/13/2022
First phase of plan to ease COVID-19 restrictions begins today in Nova Scotia
The limit for informal gatherings has increased to 25 people from 10 people, but formal events such as weddings, funerals and faith services can still only operate at 50% capacity. - 2/13/2022
Canada's PM Justin Trudeau to invoke Emergencies Act as blockades drag on
Trudeau consulted premiers about using the Emergencies Act earlier Monday about the use of the act, which could give the federal government temporary and extraordinary powers to curtail the demonstrations. That followed an urgent meeting with his cabinet Sunday night. - 2/13/2022
Trudeau, premiers discussing Emergencies Act to battle blockades across Canada
The Emergencies Act allows a government to invoke temporary measures, including barring people from gathering or travelling to certain locations, to protect national security, public order and public welfare. - 2/13/2022
Many faith leaders wary of religious exemptions for vaccine
By the thousands, Americans have been seeking religious exemptions in order to circumvent COVID-19 vaccine mandates, but generally they are doing so without the encouragement of major denominations and prominent religious leaders. - 2/13/2022
Virtual care in Canada: An update from organized medicine
The CMA, the Royal College and CFPC: Much work to be done to get virtual care operating properly in Canadian healthcare. - 2/13/2022
The double-edged sword of primary care reform in Quebec, redux
Quebec made some good decisions about primary care IT but bureaucratic meddling has led to uneven access to FPs, argues Dr. Mark Roper. - 2/13/2022
Some Alberta students, parents anxious as mask rule lifts in schools
While some have said they welcome the step toward normalcy, others say they are anxious and worried over what has become a divisive, political issue in the COVID-19 pandemic.