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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.
Alberta's chief medical officer out as contract ends, province looking for successor
Health Minister Adriana LaGrange's office said in an email Tuesday that Joffe's contract expired a day prior. It said an interim replacement is to be announced shortly and a search for a permanent replacement has begun.

Smith's Alberta government unveils promised mandatory addiction treatment law

Alberta proposes mandatory addiction treatment under new ‘Compassionate Intervention’ legislation.
B.C. to change law to stop employers from asking for 'unnecessary' doctor sick notes

After more than a decade of advocacy by Doctors of BC, the province will amend employment standards to stop employers from requesting sick notes for short-term illness.
Why Canadian-trained doctors should be allowed to practise anywhere in Canada without additional licensing

Pan-Canadian licensing can improve healthcare access in underserved areas and increase flexibility for physicians.
First Nations Health Authority backs harm reduction on B.C. overdose anniversary

Indigenous deaths in B.C.’s toxic drug crisis still alarmingly high.
Healthcare providers should consider medical interventions to manage obesity in children: new guidelines

The new guidelines say healthcare providers should consider medical interventions such as GLP-1RAs and bariatric surgery while avoiding stigmatizing language when discussing obesity.
With Quebec signing on, all provinces are now on board with the National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Diseases

The strategy will provide provinces and territories with funding to support treatments for rare diseases.
Docnote aims to fix the unpaid work problem in primary care

Platform automates uninsured service requests, payment and communication—helping doctors get paid without awkward conversations.
How a WhatsApp group became a lifeline for Mississauga doctors

Mississauga Health Primary Care Network: using tech to boost care and connection for 155 doctors.

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

Alberta's chief medical officer out as contract ends, province looking for successor

Smith's Alberta government unveils promised mandatory addiction treatment law

B.C. to change law to stop employers from asking for 'unnecessary' doctor sick notes

Why Canadian-trained doctors should be allowed to practise anywhere in Canada without additional licensing

First Nations Health Authority backs harm reduction on B.C. overdose anniversary

Healthcare providers should consider medical interventions to manage obesity in children: new guidelines

With Quebec signing on, all provinces are now on board with the National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Diseases

Docnote aims to fix the unpaid work problem in primary care

How a WhatsApp group became a lifeline for Mississauga doctors

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