Labor & Employment

B.C.'s sick leave law will provide workers five paid days minimum starting Jan. 1
Labour Minister Harry Bains says the five paid days are fair and were determined following a consultation period that generated 60,000 responses.
CVS Health announces steps to accelerate omnichannel health strategy
The company made several executive leadership appointments and shared plans to close approximately 300 stores a year for the next three years.

Apartment building owner hopes to set precedent with vaccine requirement

The policy applies to new tenants, but the company says existing tenants must show proof of vaccine to access common areas like gyms and party rooms.
A tale of two countries: Staffing shortages squeezing pharmacy here and south of the border

Pharmacy in the U.S. appears to be at a breaking point–driven to this stage in large part by the still-evolving demands from COVID-19 and also by a shortage of human resources. A similar story is unfolding in Canada.
CMA urges federal government, social media companies to protect healthcare workers from harassment

Online harassment against healthcare workers has not only increased but also escalated in severity over recent weeks and months, said association president Dr. Katharine Smart.
Making a difference: Dr. Brent Young

In this 10-part series, we profile doctors who are working to combat racism, change the system and improve patient care for racialized communities.
Montreal hospital docs offering $15K bonuses from their own pockets to find respiratory therapists to prevent overnight ER closures

Dr. Fahimy Saoud spent a recent shift in a west-Montreal emergency room idly sitting and waiting for patients she knew would never come.
Doctor who propositioned teen patient over Facebook loses bid to get sentences reviewed by Superior Court

The College des medecins du Quebec was reasonable in suspending Dr. Sebastien Paquin for 12 months based on amendments to the Professional Code, ruled Justice Alain Michaud.
Quebec tables bill that would force family docs take appointments from patients without FPs
Lessons from COVID-19 for the next pandemic: We need better data on workplace transmission

B.C.'s sick leave law will provide workers five paid days minimum starting Jan. 1

CVS Health announces steps to accelerate omnichannel health strategy

Apartment building owner hopes to set precedent with vaccine requirement

A tale of two countries: Staffing shortages squeezing pharmacy here and south of the border

CMA urges federal government, social media companies to protect healthcare workers from harassment

Making a difference: Dr. Brent Young

Montreal hospital docs offering $15K bonuses from their own pockets to find respiratory therapists to prevent overnight ER closures

Doctor who propositioned teen patient over Facebook loses bid to get sentences reviewed by Superior Court

Quebec tables bill that would force family docs take appointments from patients without FPs

Lessons from COVID-19 for the next pandemic: We need better data on workplace transmission