Finance & Capital Management

Walgreens to pay up to US$350 million in U.S. opioid settlement
The nationwide drugstore chain must pay the government at least US$300 million and will owe another US$50 million if the company is sold, merged, or transferred before 2032, according to the settlement reached last Friday.
Toronto’s University Health Network aims to attract 100 scientists
UHN president and CEO Kevin Smith said there is an opportunity to ‘supercharge’ the economy through investing in science and technology.

Not simple for Saskatchewan to end contract with American LifeLabs company: minister

Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill told the legislative assembly Thursday he will look at the deal with LifeLabs once it’s up for renewal but that patient care comes first.
Alberta, nurses union reach four-year deal, pay increases up to 20%

The United Nurses of Alberta says the new deal will see over 30,000 nurses across the province receive pay increases of about 20 per cent by 2028.
Pharmacy staffing and workforce optimization: Balancing cost and care

‘We’re not just counting pills—we’re holding people’s lives in our hands.’
How many Canadian-made drugs does the U.S. typically import?

Even though Canada isn't the biggest supplier of drugs to the U.S., tariffs would have massive impact, affecting international supply chains.
23andMe files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as co-founder and CEO Wojcicki resigns

23andMe plans to continue operating its business and has $35 million in debtor-in-possession financing from JMB Capital Partners.
Preferred pharmacy networks—innovation or inertia?

Preferred pharmacy networks present a controversy that pits two essential providers—pharmacies and drug insurers—against each other.
‘Dramatic tale and false narrative’: Former AHS head rebuts Alberta government’s defence in wrongful dismissal lawsuit

Athana Mentzelopoulos, in a court document filed Thursday, alleges that far from being criticized for her work, she was praised by Health Minister Adriana LaGrange.
Surgical wait-times, hospitals and other spending in Saskatchewan's new budget

A quick list of highlights from the province’s 2025-26 budget.

Walgreens to pay up to US$350 million in U.S. opioid settlement

Toronto’s University Health Network aims to attract 100 scientists

Not simple for Saskatchewan to end contract with American LifeLabs company: minister

Alberta, nurses union reach four-year deal, pay increases up to 20%

Pharmacy staffing and workforce optimization: Balancing cost and care

How many Canadian-made drugs does the U.S. typically import?

23andMe files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as co-founder and CEO Wojcicki resigns

Preferred pharmacy networks—innovation or inertia?

‘Dramatic tale and false narrative’: Former AHS head rebuts Alberta government’s defence in wrongful dismissal lawsuit

Surgical wait-times, hospitals and other spending in Saskatchewan's new budget