AI in health care is running—but where’s it headed?
What Canada needs is a federal AI-in-health strategy that is aligned with our health-care values, policy priorities, and regulatory environment.
We can’t afford to wait on AI’s benefits in health care
Some of AI’s greatest potential lies not at the bedside, but behind the scenes in the operations that keep the health-care system running.
The Liberals’ new health-care agenda should include specialist workforce planning
Asking doctors to ‘come home’ without addressing why they leave implies physicians are to blame, and overlooks systemic barriers like poor job opportunities for specialists.
Health sector looks to pharmacare and more to help address financial hit of U.S. trade war
Prior to the April 28 federal election, Ottawa secured pharmacare agreements with four jurisdictions: British Columbia, Manitoba, the Yukon, and Prince Edward Island.
As other countries cut public health funding, Canada can lead in lung health
Canada should support a landmark WHO resolution addressing the alarming rise in both communicable and non-communicable respiratory diseases.
Canada’s clear leverage to lead on critical minerals
A fraction of the funding support provided to battery plants and car makers could unlock a short list of Canada’s most advanced critical minerals projects.
Volunteering should be at the forefront of veteran policy in Canada
Well-designed volunteer opportunities can foster a sense of connection, and offer a meaningful outlet for veterans to apply their unique skills and values in civilian settings.
A time for action: supporting Indigenous access to naturopathic medicine
Naturopathic care offers a proven approach to addressing health-care crises disproportionately affecting Indigenous people.
Environment
Fighting for air: keeping health and justice at the forefront of Canadian environmental policy
The air we breathe is a shared resource, and in many ways each breath we take connects us to people across Canada.
