Strategy

Feds should make data a priority, tie it to new health funding
Yet again, the federal government looks like it is about to transfer tens of billions of dollars to the provinces with essentially no strings attached. We’ve seen this before. The 2004 First Ministers’ Health Accord transferred $40 billion to the provinces with homecare as one of the priorities. In the 2017 Health Accord, $11 billion was transferred with money earmarked for homecare and for mental health and addictions. We have no evidence of any significant progress in the provision of home care.
Premier Doug Ford accuses Ontario teachers' unions of 'playing politics'
Under pressure over his pandemic back-to-school plan, Premier Doug Ford ratcheted up his attacks on teachers' union leaders Tuesday, as critics said his government is trying to shift blame over the province's controversial restart strategy. During his daily COVID-19 media briefing Ford criticized the province's teachers' unions who have been critical of his plan to reopen schools, alleging it violates the province's own health and safety laws.

Ventilator supply starts to increase as Dr. Tam warns of possible surge of COVID-19
Shoppers Drug Mart opens managed health clinic

First of three corporately-owned clinics planned to open this year.
Shoppers Drug Mart to test three medical clinics in Toronto area this year

Shoppers Drug Mart is opening a medical clinic in Toronto where family physicians will be available to take on a roster of patients and take appointments for walk-in services.
So, you want to own a pharmacy, Part 2 – the ins and outs of making the big decision

Understanding what is available to you and what aligns with your financial appetite is important. You want to ensure you are comfortable with your decisions but also understand that as with operating any business there is risk.
How Canada compares to other countries on COVID-19 cases and deaths

After COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, the number of cases started to climb globally. It’s difficult to apply a one-size-fits-all interpretation as to why certain states experienced higher numbers of infections while others kept theirs in check.
A guide to back to school rules across the country

An individual breakdown of the plans in each of the provinces and territories to have children safely return to schools
B.C. Appeal Court prevents woman from using the term 'death midwife' in her job

A woman who calls herself a "death midwife'' has been banned from using the title after a lengthy legal battle launched by the College of Midwives of British Columbia. The B.C. Appeal Court has overturned a lower court ruling that had granted Pashta MaryMoon the right to use the term when she argued that preventing her from using it violated her charter rights.
Canada signs deals with Pfizer, Moderna to get doses of COVID-19 vaccines

Dr. Theresa Tam warned, however, about expecting a vaccine to provide a quick end to the pandemic

Feds should make data a priority, tie it to new health funding

Premier Doug Ford accuses Ontario teachers' unions of 'playing politics'

Ventilator supply starts to increase as Dr. Tam warns of possible surge of COVID-19

Shoppers Drug Mart opens managed health clinic

Shoppers Drug Mart to test three medical clinics in Toronto area this year

So, you want to own a pharmacy, Part 2 – the ins and outs of making the big decision

How Canada compares to other countries on COVID-19 cases and deaths

A guide to back to school rules across the country

B.C. Appeal Court prevents woman from using the term 'death midwife' in her job

Canada signs deals with Pfizer, Moderna to get doses of COVID-19 vaccines