Legislative, Regulatory & Legal

Overturned complaint against pharmacist raises questions about sexual harassment in workplace

The woman, who was also a patient, was the subject of an unwelcome visit to her house, a gift, and several untoward comments
Medical pot users will seek 'alternative' sources if post office can't deliver

The federal health ministry is preparing a contingency plan in case there's a work stoppage at Canada Post
Canada bans use of trans fats in food products
OMA's decision to seek to appeal disclosure of physician billing ruling to Supreme Court gets flak
How Melissa Sheldrick became Canada's leading advocate for patient safety

Two years ago she lost her son to a pharmacy error, but rather than go to war with the profession she found more constructive ways to change the system
Toronto-area hospitals must scrap policies forcing unvaccinated clinicians to wear masks: judge

The ruling found that there was inadequate evidence to support the policy
Drug ads leave you in the dark about safety risks

The failure of TV ads to explain the safety risks of over-the-counter drugs can leave people in the emergency department with liver damage or psychosis
Costco has yet to be held accountable for illegal rebate scheme

It's been over three years since the initial complaint in the case was launched

Why Canadians should be paid for blood plasma donation