Feds need to be accountable as Canadian diplomats’ health-care woes persist: union head
‘We’re kind of at a loss of how to get the government to accept this responsibility,’ says PAFSO president Pamela Isfeld.
Revolutionary change to our health care is required—and possible
We need our health-system leaders to act courageously and fully commit to health-care reinvention to drive better patient outcomes, and a sustainable modern system.
Building a mental health-literate Canada now
Recent federal actions to support mental health care are a welcome start, but will only lead to better outcomes if there is a parallel initiative to improve the mental health literacy of all Canadians.
Health-plan switch remains ‘a disaster’ despite improvements, say union, Bloc MP
The Canada Life plan is ‘still not pulling its weight’ in the year since the health-care plan provider changed, says PIPSC’s Colby Briggs.
Foreign interference bill passes, but online harms and citizenship bills left on hold until House comes back
Bill C-63, the Liberal government’s Online Harms Act, and Bill C-71, an act to amend the Citizenship Act (2024), are stuck at second reading until the House returns in September.
Canadians are living through a mental health crisis
The journey towards equitable mental health care for all is far from over. It requires unwavering dedication, continuous advocacy, and collaborative efforts from all sectors of society.
Collaboration needed to get Canada’s internationally educated health professionals working in their field
Cumbersome regulatory processes require them to navigate complex, lengthy, and costly licensing requirements.
Federal government weakens its program monitoring pesticides in the environment putting human health at risk
We have a right to know where, when, and how pesticides are used. The monitoring program desperately needs the oversight of experts such as independent academics who are free of conflicts of interest with profit-making from pesticides and their use.
Partial truths from politicians won’t fix the toxic drug crisis
The framing that Canada has tried progressive policies, but they failed is misleading because the toxic drug crisis isn’t one problem, but an interwoven tangle of different problems.
Screen time the most harmful health crisis since youth smoking
How a Health Canada national awareness campaign on the negative impacts of devices and social media addiction can make a difference.
