Trade war may create ‘historic turn’ for Canada as separate economy from U.S., say economists

Canada needs a national strategy intended to boost investment, business development and manufacturing in Canada, according to economist Jim Stanford.
Heritage minister says CBC should cut ads from news content in new mandate proposal for public broadcaster

‘It’s time for our political leaders to send a message that they believe in CBC/Radio Canada and the essential role it plays in Canadian life,’ says Marla Boltman of the advocacy group Friends of Canadian Media.
Solitary confinement still happening, but ‘under a new name,’ says now-disbanded panel formed to track Liberals’ new system

Canada’s correctional investigator says the 2019 law was flawed, leading to an increase of poorly monitored segregation-like conditions.
Expanding the Canada Health Act must include mental health and substance use health

Mental health and substance use health are the foundation of economic productivity as well the cornerstone of our health and well-being.
Health

Here are two major ways Canada can significantly increase its supply of family doctors

The federal government can enhance funding to the Medical Council of Canada to asses foreign doctors, and provinces can boost investment to increase their output of graduating physicians.
Minister Holland has made positive pharmacare first steps, but stumbled on Health Act letter’s virtual care commission, say sector experts

The clock is ‘loudly ticking’ on a likely federal election in the spring, and it’s important pharmacare deals are signed with the provinces and territories before that happens, says the Canadian Health Coalition’s national director.
Canada should stand firm against the assault on the World Health Organization

Despite its imperfections, the WHO has delivered historic successes, which are only possible through the concerted efforts of all nations.
It is time the feds make the long-awaited diabetes device fund a reality

The fund can help alleviate the financial burden weighing on those living with diabetes, and eliminate regional inequities in access.
The future of long-term care in Canada: a call for better care through health equity

Future agreements must require health equity plans with targets for delivering the diverse care needed in each jurisdiction.