Policy

Quebec politicians say more time is needed to pass expanded assisted dying bill
Christian Dube says the members of the committee studying the bill have agreed that the subject is too complex to be pushed through without all the necessary time needed to study it.
What’s really ailing docs these days?
Matt Maruca explores the multi-faceted issues contributing to physician burnout and what we finally need to do about it.

Canada announces decriminalization plan for drug users in B.C.

The three-year exemption effective Jan. 31 will apply to drug users 18 and over and include opioids, cocaine, methamphetamine and MDMA, also known as ecstasy.
Canadian Blood Service seeks to scrap lifetime ban on sex workers donating blood

The blood-donation service this month recommended to Health Canada that it abolish the lifetime ban on donation by people who have taken money or drugs in exchange for sex.
Quebec drops section of assisted death bill to ensure it gets adopted quickly

Health Minister Christian Dube told reporters today he is making the change to ensure the bill passes quickly through the legislature before the summer break and fall election.
U.K. pharmacists need more support, says Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Ravi Sharma, Director for England for the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, urges government to address staff wellbeing and other workforce issues.
Poll: Would more nurse practitioners ease the strain on primary care?

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CPhA calls for full scope of practice for techs
The 3-year FM resident: How the CFPC is failing their CanMEDS competencies

Switching to a three-year family medicine residency is a step in the wrong direction, argues Dr. Paul Dhillon.
Ford promises to maintain abortion access, other Ontario leaders pledge to expand it

Ford, who is seeking re-election, says he would not change anything in Ontario, but dodged questions about whether or not he welcomes anti-abortion views among members of his caucus.

Quebec politicians say more time is needed to pass expanded assisted dying bill

What’s really ailing docs these days?

Canada announces decriminalization plan for drug users in B.C.

Canadian Blood Service seeks to scrap lifetime ban on sex workers donating blood

Quebec drops section of assisted death bill to ensure it gets adopted quickly

U.K. pharmacists need more support, says Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Poll: Would more nurse practitioners ease the strain on primary care?

CPhA calls for full scope of practice for techs

The 3-year FM resident: How the CFPC is failing their CanMEDS competencies

Ford promises to maintain abortion access, other Ontario leaders pledge to expand it