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Make sure pharmacists have scope needed to help with potential drug shortages: Neighbourhood Pharmacy VP
If the U.S.-Canada trade war starts to impact drug prices, pharmacists will need tools to respond—and the government should be prepared to provide relevant financials supports, argues Shelita Dattani.
Politicians spar in Manitoba legislature over government therapy contract
Tory Greg Nesbitt tabled a document that shows the Finance department recently signed a contract for $10,205 with a counselling services provider in Winnipeg. The provider advertises services including stress management, grief counselling and conflict resolution.

Federal election 2025: Where do the parties stand on healthcare?

From pharmacare to physician recruitment, here’s what the major parties are proposing on healthcare.
Responsibility: Where does it end?

Trying to get a handle on tests, results, followups, communication and liability.
City-owned Vancouver Island clinic on track to sign two more doctors, mayor says

The mayor said they’ve have had a lot of applications, but they’re only trying to recruit from out-of-province to avoid poaching physicians with active practices in other B.C. communities.
Quebec says no special recruitment measures to attract U.S. doctors, researchers

Unlike Quebec, other Canadian provinces—Ontario, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Saskatchewan—have decided to facilitate the recruitment process to cash in on the potential surge in interest.
Alberta names new interim chief medical officer of health

Officials say Dr. Sunil Sookram is to serve in the role on a temporary basis as arrangements are finalized for a ‘longer-term appointment.’
Former Alberta minister details allegation Premier Smith purposely misled cabinet

Peter Guthrie resigned as infrastructure minister in February and is accusing Premier Danielle Smith and Health Minister Adriana LaGrange of deliberately misleading a Jan. 30 cabinet committee meeting over procurement issues.
U.K.’s top court says definition of a woman is based on biological sex and excludes transgender people

A case brought by a feminist group against the Scottish government sparks celebration from women’s rights advocates and sharp condemnation from trans rights supporters.
Smith's Alberta government unveils promised mandatory addiction treatment law

Alberta proposes mandatory addiction treatment under new ‘Compassionate Intervention’ legislation.

Make sure pharmacists have scope needed to help with potential drug shortages: Neighbourhood Pharmacy VP

Politicians spar in Manitoba legislature over government therapy contract

Federal election 2025: Where do the parties stand on healthcare?

Responsibility: Where does it end?

City-owned Vancouver Island clinic on track to sign two more doctors, mayor says

Quebec says no special recruitment measures to attract U.S. doctors, researchers

Alberta names new interim chief medical officer of health

Former Alberta minister details allegation Premier Smith purposely misled cabinet

U.K.’s top court says definition of a woman is based on biological sex and excludes transgender people

Smith's Alberta government unveils promised mandatory addiction treatment law