Diversity & Inclusion

Canada should prioritize meaningful 'patient partner' research
Over the years, I have been asked to participate in dozens of research projects for children with autism. But I became increasingly disappointed. There is a significant amount of money invested in learning about our kids’ brains, but there is too often an imbalance at the heart of research.
You choose either yes or yes
Dr. Jabir Jassam says we can vote on things but when the system is set up by the strong we do not have a true choice or true justice.

EnsembleIQ recognized for outstanding company culture

EnsembleIQ, the corporate owner of the Medical Post and Pharmacy Practice Plus Business, has been recognized for its company culture and leadership.
Do you have enough eggs for the job?

Two facts: eggs go rotten & leading people takes bravery. Leading people means developing systems that safely allow everyone to honestly evaluate whether things need to be changed. It means not necessarily having all the answers, but being confident that when the right people ask the right questions, the answers are uncovered.
Building back equitably: 4 ways to address mental health inequities magnified by the pandemic, and ensure access to care

Understanding how to build back equitably after the pandemic requires gathering the appropriate data and being responsive to the groups who were hardest hit by pandemic-related distress.
B.C. doctors and medical learners have chosen a new CMA president-elect

A former Doctors of BC president, Dr. Kathleen Ross is a family doctor based in Coquitlam and New Westminster.
Indigenous mother proposes class action lawsuit on birth alerts in Manitoba

The woman said in a statement of claim filed this week that birth alerts are unlawful, breach charter rights and cause significant harm to mothers and children.
Nova Scotia announces $3 million for mental health and addictions projects

Beginning this summer, the province says eligible organizations and services will be able to apply for funding in the form of grants administered by the foundation.
Highlights from Statistics Canada's two year update on COVID-19 pandemic's impact

As the pandemic's second anniversary arrives, Statistics Canada reviewed the social and economic impacts of COVID-19 across the country.
Texas judge blocks investigations of trans youth parents

District Judge Amy Clark Meachum issued a temporary injunction preventing the state from enforcing Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's directive to compel the Department of Family and Protective Services to investigate reports of youth receiving such care.

Canada should prioritize meaningful 'patient partner' research

You choose either yes or yes

EnsembleIQ recognized for outstanding company culture

Do you have enough eggs for the job?

Building back equitably: 4 ways to address mental health inequities magnified by the pandemic, and ensure access to care

B.C. doctors and medical learners have chosen a new CMA president-elect

Indigenous mother proposes class action lawsuit on birth alerts in Manitoba

Nova Scotia announces $3 million for mental health and addictions projects

Highlights from Statistics Canada's two year update on COVID-19 pandemic's impact

Texas judge blocks investigations of trans youth parents