Legislative, Regulatory & Legal

Black Alberta doc testifies noose tied by white colleague made him feel threatened, was part of pattern

A government-ordered external report concluded the incident was inappropriate but not racist. However, Dr. Onwuanyi alleged a deeper pattern of problematic behaviour on Dr. Wessel’s part.
Quebec's threat to penalize FPs who don't have a minimum number of patients still has steps to go

Quebec still has steps to go before it can penalize FPs who don't take a minimum number of patients.
Former GP, AHS officer arrested on sexual assault

Former AHS North Zone medical officer Albert de Villiers, 52, was charged with one count of sexual assault and sexual interference.
AHS suing Calgary mayoral candidate over stream of threats against healthcare workers

The highly controversial candidate remains in jail as he awaits a criminal trial on charges of causing disturbance.
Que. FPs must take mixed remuneration system in fall—or face penalties, says Legault

Quebec premier François Legault aims to use financial penalties created by former Minister of Health Dr. Gaétan Barrette, but never applied, to force FPs to take care of a larger number of patients.
Should provinces re-open inter-provincial travel?
Doctor who faced racism after COVID-19 outbreak sues New Brunswick, RCMP
Calgary doc faces fine for failing to follow college rules, provide AHS with patient records

PHAC president rebuked, still doesn't produce documents on fired scientists