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- 7/8/2020
Lawyer says RCMP have ruled out charges against doctor in N.B. COVID-19 case
A lawyer for the doctor who was blamed for triggering a COVID-19 outbreak in northern New Brunswick in May says his client has been cleared of any criminal wrongdoing and wants an apology from Premier Blaine Higgs. - 7/8/2020
The future impact of COVID-19 on virtual care
Six questions that need to be answered as the pandemic ushers in a new era of virtual care - 7/8/2020
Police chiefs call for decriminalization of personal drug use
Canada's police chiefs are calling for decriminalization of personal possession of illicit drugs as the best way to battle substance abuse and addiction. The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police is proposing increased access to health care, treatment and social services to divert people away from the criminal justice system. - 7/8/2020
Top doctors call for 'balanced approach' to deal with COVID-19
18 health leaders, including several very prominent public health officials, are advising Ottawa on a more sustainable approach rather than trying to stamp out the disease - 7/8/2020
Challenges in evaluating SARS-CoV-2 vaccines
With more than 140 SARS-CoV-2 vaccines in development, the race is on for a successful candidate to help prevent COVID-19. An effective and safe vaccine would be a major advance in the fight against COVID-19. However, there are challenges in evaluating the efficacy of these vaccines during the pandemic, as an analysis article outlines in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). - 7/7/2020
How well is your family doing financially?
Canada has finally come up with its most accurate picture of the distribution of net worth for Canadian families. The Parliamentary Budget Office released its report titled “Estimating The Top Tail Of The Family Wealth Distribution In Canada” in 2020. Here is a brief summary of what this report is all about. - 7/7/2020
Skip Dr. Google—ask a real pharmacist
Alexandre Chagnon launched 'Ask your Pharmacist' in 2016, a Quebec-based online health information service