Industry Advocacy

As three provincial fee deals expire, doctor asks if it's an April Fools joke

Physician activist group DoctorsOntario has lashed out at the government of Canada's largest province as yet another fee deal has come and gone.
Longtime B.C. Nurses' Union president Debra McPherson ousted
CPSO cracking down on gifts from drug companies

TORONTO | The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario is looking to crack down on gifts to physicians from drug companies.
B.C. physician fined $25k for doing business with patient

A doctor in Victoria was handed a $25,000 fine for entering into business arrangements with his patients, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) stated.
Newfoundland independents troubled over generic listing lag

Government gets the message loud and clear
Medical residents at McGill stand up against charter
Music video promotes pharmacy

The University of Toronto's newest PharmD class put this video together to promote the faculty, student engagement and student advocacy for the profession of pharmacy.
Calls grow for a full audit of Australia's MedsCheck program

Widespread abuse of program leads to it being curtailed.

Why bringing rich medical tourists to Canada isn't a magic bullet