Policy

Physicians who were instrumental in achieving Canada’s measles elimination status say they are disheartened by this disruption to a hard-fought public health achievement that lasted more than 25 years, but some are hopeful that it could also push the country to come together to get it back.

A new global health report suggests that every year from 2020 to 2024 about 1,400 deaths in Canada were associated with wildfire smoke pollution as climate change takes an increasing toll on the country's health.

Canada is poised to lose its international status as a measles-free country now that an outbreak that began in New Brunswick and spread to other provinces has hit the one-year mark.

Critics say this opens the door to a two-tier system and are likening the proposal to ‘American-style healthcare.’

Under the proposed legislation, the lieutenant governor in council would become responsible for appointing the CMOH, rather than the minister of health.

Premier Danielle Smith's government has said its new policy charging most Albertans $100 for the shot is an effort to reduce wastage and expense.

During the 2024 election campaign, Holt had planned to focus her first year on issues like healthcare and housing. But a month after her election win, Trump was elected south of the border.

The leave would ensure people undergoing treatment such as chemotherapy could take the time they need without being forced to choose between focusing on their health or their job, Eby said on Monday.