Legislative, Regulatory & Legal

NLMA setting 'drop dead' date for members to vote on current deal with province after walking away from negotiations
Recently, the association walked away from the negotiating table with the province after 10 months of talks.
The psychological harassment of FPs by government
With the Quebec government looking like it is about to crackdown on family doctors it says don't serve enough patients, Dr. Vincent Demers argues his government at least is engaging in psychological harassment.

N.S. doctor has license to practise revoked after camera hidden in clinic washroom

A Nova Scotia physician has agreed to give up his license after a tiny camera was discovered on the wall of the staff washroom at his clinic.
Ontario aims to add 2,000 more nurses in long term care sector

Rod Phillips says it will support Ontario's commitment to increasing direct care for long-term care residents to four hours a day, on average.
New Brunswick Medical Society reaches tentative physician services master agreement with province

The last such agreement expired March 31, 2020.
'Black list' of family doctors: Legault accused of interference

Quebec's opposing party is accusing premier François Legault of "interference" after he said Tuesday that he had in hand a blacklist of family doctors who don't work enough for his liking.
Nova Scotia passes legislation banning protests that block access to hospitals

The Protecting Access to Health Services Act tabled by the Progressive Conservative government passed third and final reading today in the legislature.
CDC says guidance still to come on whether U.S. to require land border COVID-19 test
Fired Walmart pharmacist wins US$27.5-million court award against former employer

Afrouz Nikmanesh said the retail giant fired her for blowing the whistle on violations that included overcharging Medicare beneficiaries.
Trans healthcare on Ontario agenda with NDP bill

The bill calls on the health minister to quickly convene a gender-affirming committee to improve access to and expand coverage of procedures to help a person align their appearance with their gender identity.

NLMA setting 'drop dead' date for members to vote on current deal with province after walking away from negotiations

The psychological harassment of FPs by government

N.S. doctor has license to practise revoked after camera hidden in clinic washroom

Ontario aims to add 2,000 more nurses in long term care sector

New Brunswick Medical Society reaches tentative physician services master agreement with province

'Black list' of family doctors: Legault accused of interference

Nova Scotia passes legislation banning protests that block access to hospitals

CDC says guidance still to come on whether U.S. to require land border COVID-19 test

Fired Walmart pharmacist wins US$27.5-million court award against former employer

Trans healthcare on Ontario agenda with NDP bill