Health Policy News

B.C. targets U.S. doctors and nurses with recruitment ads near American hospitals
The Ministry of Health said the campaign launched on Monday was being shown on thousands of advertising screens in Washington, Oregon and California, at locations within a 16-kilometre radius of healthcare facilities.
Manitoba eases licensing requirements for U.S. docs, launches ad campaign in several states
As of May 30, 2025, almost any fully licensed U.S. physician can apply for full licensure in Manitoba without having to apply for provisional registration

Ontario to allow U.S.-licensed physicians to start practicing before they register with the college

These physicians—as well as U.S.-licensed nurse practitioners, registered nurses and registered practical nurses— will be allowed to work for up to six months while seeking registration the relevant college.
Ontario clinicians get help navigating AI scribes with new government-vetted vendor list

Launched June 3, the Vendor of Record program offers a curated list of 20 approved AI scribes—vetted for quality, privacy and ease of use.
B.C. opening 18 long-term involuntary care beds in Metro Vancouver

The new beds at Alouette Homes in Maple Ridge, B.C., are designed for people who need involuntary care under the Mental Health Act outside the criminal justice system.
Why Ontario is spending $300M to expand primary care teaching clinics

In early May, ahead of the release of the 2025 Ontario budget, the Ford government announced it will be investing up to $300 million build and expand 17 community-based primary care teaching clinics.
B.C. set to launch independent review of its home-share program

The announcement of the review comes months after an inquest into the starvation death of a woman with Down syndrome in a Port Coquitlam share home.
Federal health minister says forced addictions treatment lacks evidence, but feds won’t intervene

B.C. and Ontario are pursuing policies that will expand involuntary treatment in the justice system.
College budgets continue to balloon

N.B. stands out with expenditures rising from $1M in 2011 to $7M today.
Ontario begins second consultation on PPN policy options

Two policy proposals are up for consideration. Anyone interested in participating in the consultation can leave a comment on the Ontario government website until July 28, 2025.

B.C. targets U.S. doctors and nurses with recruitment ads near American hospitals

Manitoba eases licensing requirements for U.S. docs, launches ad campaign in several states

Ontario to allow U.S.-licensed physicians to start practicing before they register with the college

Ontario clinicians get help navigating AI scribes with new government-vetted vendor list

B.C. opening 18 long-term involuntary care beds in Metro Vancouver

Why Ontario is spending $300M to expand primary care teaching clinics

B.C. set to launch independent review of its home-share program

Federal health minister says forced addictions treatment lacks evidence, but feds won’t intervene

College budgets continue to balloon

Ontario begins second consultation on PPN policy options