Consumer Affairs & Relations

B.C. class action alleges menstruation cycle tracking app breached users’ privacy
The ruling published online Friday says the action against Flo Health Inc. alleges the company shared users’ highly personal health information with third-parties, including Facebook, Google and other companies.
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Mark Cuban rips PBMs apart in White House listening session on ‘drug middlemen’

Mark Cuban got into the pharmacy game in 2022 with his Cost Plus online generics business—and had some choice words about how PBMs impact indie pharmacies.
Drug site idea for Richmond, B.C., was ditched. Why are critics still so furious?

Protesters have chanted, cheered and sobbed at city hall, marched by the hundreds and organized petitions.
Quebec to offer ‘X’ gender option for health cards, driver’s licences

The health insurance board, known as the RAMQ, says it learned of the decision this morning and will immediately start taking steps to implement the change.
Speak up: Ontario regulator wants to hear about pharmacists' experiences with clinical services targets

The Ontario College of Pharmacists survey comes amid media stories of pharmacies imposing quotas on clinical services and a pledge by the Ontario government to probe possible MedsCheck program abuses.
CPhA responds to tabling of Pharmacare legislation

Association calls for pharmacist to be included in in the task force that shapes proposed new national drug insurance program.
Ottawa repurposing $10.5B to hike spending on healthcare, housing over three years

Almost one-quarter of the funds being repurposed next year are coming out of the Department of National Defence.
CPhA files abuse of dominance complaint with Competition Bureau against ESC’s new service fee

Complaint cites broader implications of dictating fees, which can lead to less choice and accessibility of healthcare for Canadians.
Doctor’s husband suing Disney for negligence in wrongful death case

Dr. Kanokporn Tangsuan had a severe allergy to nuts and dairy products and informed the waiter that she required ‘allergen free food.’

B.C. class action alleges menstruation cycle tracking app breached users’ privacy

POLL: Is it unethical to discourage doctors in your specialty from setting up in your province?

Mark Cuban rips PBMs apart in White House listening session on ‘drug middlemen’

Drug site idea for Richmond, B.C., was ditched. Why are critics still so furious?

Quebec to offer ‘X’ gender option for health cards, driver’s licences

Speak up: Ontario regulator wants to hear about pharmacists' experiences with clinical services targets

CPhA responds to tabling of Pharmacare legislation

Ottawa repurposing $10.5B to hike spending on healthcare, housing over three years

CPhA files abuse of dominance complaint with Competition Bureau against ESC’s new service fee

Doctor’s husband suing Disney for negligence in wrongful death case