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Winnipeg’s Jewish community raised concerns that the draft standard would mean a doctor who is also a mohel would be guilty of professional misconduct if they performed the circumcision in a newborn’s home. 

We will soon reach the point in Canada where everyone 12 and older who wants to be vaccinated against COVID-19 can be. Can a doctor tell his or her unvaccinated patients that they will continue to see them virtually but they can't come into the office?

The practice standards would promote culturally safe healthcare and encourage doctors to provide care with humility as part of a move to address Indigenous-specific racism in B.C.'s healthcare system.

President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance Travis Toews released a statement on July 6 saying that Alberta can no longer pay nurses their current wages as employers and the United Nurses of Alberta (UNA) begin their negotiations.

Lawyer Brian Greenspan appeared on behalf of Dr. Nadler, who received bail last week.

The province's Highway Code currently says doctors "may" report patients' health issue to the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec. But a review committee doesn't think that's good enough.

Dr. Nihad Nagy William has surrendered his certificates of registration and practice and is banned permanently from working in any regulated health profession in Canada and in other jurisdictions.