Policy

With the U.S. sidelined, it’s critical we monitor avian flu outbreak
As the avian flu outbreak continues to evolve, it is critical for us to continue monitoring, testing and surveillance, especially as the current administration in the U.S. imposes massive cuts in funding and gags on research.
Ottawa, hospitals argue Montreal brainwashing lawsuit should be dismissed
Last week, a Quebec Superior Court judge heard arguments from lawyers for the government and the hospital who argued that the families waited too long to file claims over the treatment that their siblings and parents received under MK-ULTRA.

‘Who’s looking at the pharmacy and the pharmacists’: Ex-coroner says B.C.’s drug policy overhaul looks like ‘impulsive political decision’

The issue of opioid diversion from the prescribed alternatives program, also known as safer supply, has dogged the NDP government of Premier David Eby.
American Pharmacists Association calls on Trump to rescind healthcare staff layoffs

The group says these layoffs ‘have significant unintended consequences for reducing American consumers’ access to high-quality, cost-effective healthcare.’
Wooing U.S. docs: Freeland proposes signing bonus while CPSO announces new pathway for American-certified specialists

In wake of the trade dispute between the United States and Canada and concerns over the Trump administration’s healthcare policy, politicians and regulatory colleges are doing more to convince U.S. physicians to move up north.
7 in 10 Ontario say healthcare system is worse compared to last year: OMA poll

Additionally, 83% say wait times for surgeries, specialist appointments, and diagnostic tests have worsened, while 59% say the government has not fulfilled its promise to end hallway medicine.
Ontario’s financial regulator increasing scrutiny over healthcare providers who bill auto insurers

The agency says it will be focusing on the top billing providers, providers who participate in PPNs and providers sanctioned by the regulatory colleges.
Ontario loosens criteria for provincial immigration program for self-employed physicians

The province says these changes were made to tackle the ongoing shortage of physicians.
Canadian researchers who rely on U.S. medical grants say some projects at risk even as funding resumes

U.S. President Donald Trump made a series of executive orders that week, which also included ending federal spending on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
Advocacy Leader in Pharmacy Tracey Thornley: ‘I entered into the field of pharmacy because it offered so much choice’

Thornley works collaboratively across disciplines and stakeholders to support changing practice that delivers efficient and effective care: providing evidence to inform policy.

With the U.S. sidelined, it’s critical we monitor avian flu outbreak

Ottawa, hospitals argue Montreal brainwashing lawsuit should be dismissed

‘Who’s looking at the pharmacy and the pharmacists’: Ex-coroner says B.C.’s drug policy overhaul looks like ‘impulsive political decision’

American Pharmacists Association calls on Trump to rescind healthcare staff layoffs

Wooing U.S. docs: Freeland proposes signing bonus while CPSO announces new pathway for American-certified specialists

7 in 10 Ontario say healthcare system is worse compared to last year: OMA poll

Ontario’s financial regulator increasing scrutiny over healthcare providers who bill auto insurers

Ontario loosens criteria for provincial immigration program for self-employed physicians

Canadian researchers who rely on U.S. medical grants say some projects at risk even as funding resumes

Advocacy Leader in Pharmacy Tracey Thornley: ‘I entered into the field of pharmacy because it offered so much choice’