Policy

Two weeks before its annual general meeting, the Canadian Psychiatric Association released an update to its position statement on medical assistance in dying. But former president of the CPA, Dr. Karandeep Sonu Gaind isn't impressed.

B.C. has sought to decriminalize possession of small amounts of illicit drugs by seeking from Health Canada an exemption from the federal Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

Safety concerns were raised in the legislature today about the proposed plan, but Christine Elliott says infection and control measures will be followed.

Goal is to protect patients and healthcare workers from harassment from protesters.

Quebec was the only province to refuse to participate in a federal investigation into the issue in 2018, but recent revelations on Radio-Canada's Enquete program has made it impossible for the Legault government to deny the practice exists.

There are currently 3,325 healthcare workers across the province who have not been immunized against COVID-19 in violation of the government's proof-of-vaccination policy for healthcare workers, which took effect last month.

Medicare does not struggle for lack of ideas or funding. It struggles from funding thrown at the same tired ideas rooted in similar political traditions.