Health Policy News

Ontario’s preferred provider networks just underwent a second consultation. Here’s what major stakeholders said
The CLHIA, OCP and Neighbourhood Pharmacies weigh in.
Alberta audit suggests patients paying clinic membership fees get more thorough care
The province launched the audit in 2023 in response to concerns over a Calgary medical clinic switching to a membership model and planning to charge annual fees of about $5,000 for families and $2,000 for an adult.

Diabetes Canada calls for federal government to reset pharmacare program

The previous Trudeau government budgeted $1.5 billion over five years for the first phase of pharmacare, which covers the cost of some diabetes medications and contraceptives for patients.
How Alberta pharmacists are fighting for the profession with matching black vests

Pharmacists in Alberta a suiting up in matching black vests to highlight the policy issues facing the profession in the province, from funding cuts to vaccine restrictions.
Advocates question fairness as federal government backs away from pharmacare program

The first phase of the Pharmacare Act, passed last fall by the Liberals and the NDP, calls for the federal government to fund the cost of contraceptives and diabetes medications for patients.
Saskatchewan’s pharmacist-led strep and ear infection pilot project is a success

The prairie province’s pilot program by the numbers.
Federal health minister non-committal on signing more pharmacare deals

The first phase of the pharmacare law that was passed by the Trudeau Liberals last fall calls on Ottawa to cover the cost of contraceptives and diabetes medications for patients.
Supreme Court allows lawsuit in labour-inducing drug case at New Brunswick hospital

The proposed class action lawsuit was launched in 2019 and alleges women at Moncton Hospital were given a labour-inducing drug without consent.
Alberta says Ottawa’s plans to accept parents and grandparents of immigrants could strain heath systems

In a statement, Alberta's immigration minister said provincial healthcare systems, housing and social services don't have the capacity and could be overwhelmed.
Danielle Smith backs ‘better way’ than cull at B.C. ostrich farm hit by avian flu

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has ordered the destruction of about 400 birds at the farm in Edgewood, B.C., where 69 ostriches died in December and January.

Ontario’s preferred provider networks just underwent a second consultation. Here’s what major stakeholders said

Alberta audit suggests patients paying clinic membership fees get more thorough care

Diabetes Canada calls for federal government to reset pharmacare program

How Alberta pharmacists are fighting for the profession with matching black vests

Advocates question fairness as federal government backs away from pharmacare program

Saskatchewan’s pharmacist-led strep and ear infection pilot project is a success

Federal health minister non-committal on signing more pharmacare deals

Supreme Court allows lawsuit in labour-inducing drug case at New Brunswick hospital

Alberta says Ottawa’s plans to accept parents and grandparents of immigrants could strain heath systems

Danielle Smith backs ‘better way’ than cull at B.C. ostrich farm hit by avian flu