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Jeff Yurek speaks at UofT about his journey from pharmacist to politician
The two roles have more in common than one might think, he told the graduates.
Saskatchewan faces shortage of 2,000 healthcare staff over next five years: auditor
The Saskatchewan Party government's current plan to recruit workers isn't adequate for the 2,000 spots that need to be filled by 2027, Tara Clemett said in her report tabled in the legislature Tuesday.

CFPC formalizes commitment to cultural safety and humility in delivery of healthcare to Indigenous peoples

Signed declaration of commitment at Family Medicine Forum.
Key details of BC's new Physician Master Agreement

A historic vote included saw ballots cast from 5,591 members.
Most unused COVID-19 vaccines will expire at the end of the year: auditor general

The government knew that by signing advanced purchase agreements with a number of pharmaceutical companies there was a risk it may end up buying more COVID-19 vaccines than Canadians needed.
New Brunswick Liberals call for increased respiratory illness reporting

The province issues weekly case reports for COVID-19 and flu infections, but does not share data on respiratory syncytial virus.
Healthcare workers are facing an epidemic of violence

Ten years after she was assaulted at work, Pam Owen still remembers her attacker's empty eyes as he pinned her backwards over a washing machine and beat her head.
Alberta to bring in another five million bottles of children's pain medication

Health Canada has distributed the children's Tylenol to retailers and has also sent children's ibuprofen—commonly known as Advil—to hospitals.
Helping international pharmacists “find their way”

Drawing from her own experiences, pharmacist offers hope to those struggling to practise pharmacy in Canada.
Nova Scotia will cover online mental health coaching for all residents

The online program, called Tranquility, offers weekly one-on-one virtual coaching alongside cognitive behavioural therapy resources.