Corporate Governance

CFPC pauses implementation of family medicine residency extension
The college released a statement on Friday evening.
Ontario to add provincial tax to vaping products; meant to discourage youth uptake
The combined tax would see manufacturers and importers paying $2 per two millilitres of vaping liquids for the first 10 millilitres, then $2 per 10 millilitres for volumes beyond that.

Death of a player from a skate to the neck reignites hockey’s stubborn debate over protective gear

Broken jaws, smashed noses and concussions haven’t led to full face shields or cages in professional men’s hockey at any level, either.
Health Canada says cord blood stored at Edmonton facility may pose serious risks

The warning affects all cord blood at the Canadian Cord Blood bioRepository that was collected, processed, tested or stored between March 1, 2014, and present.
Politicians with the final say? Alberta proposes changes to Public Health Act

In August, several health charges were dropped against an Edmonton-area pastor and church as well as a central Alberta man who hosted a rodeo in protest of COVID-19 restrictions.
‘Political preferences’ played role in N.B. COVID decisions, says top medical officer

Dr. Jennifer Russell made the comments on Tuesday to a legislature committee.
Pharmpreneur of the week Manjit Hansra: “Spend time working on yourself before you take flight.”

I got into pharmacy school not realizing the vast array of opportunities that existed for pharmacists. The profession of pharmacy was interesting to me because it allowed me to help and connect with patients while still being able to manage and build a business.
What will the CFPC do next? Family docs pass non-binding vote asking to pause addition of third-year to FM residency

Members made their voices heard at a CFPC meeting on Wednesday night. So what will the college do now that physicians have asserted their concerns in this forum?
Ontario hospitals warn stolen patient, employee data may be published

Affected hospitals have been forced to postpone and reschedule many surgeries and appointments.
It’s technicians’ time to shine!

Pharmacy technicians are the heartbeat of any pharmacy operation. Exceptional RPhTs deserve to be recognized—why not nominate someone, or enter yourself for a Pharmacy Practice+Business Award?

CFPC pauses implementation of family medicine residency extension

Ontario to add provincial tax to vaping products; meant to discourage youth uptake

Death of a player from a skate to the neck reignites hockey’s stubborn debate over protective gear

Health Canada says cord blood stored at Edmonton facility may pose serious risks

Politicians with the final say? Alberta proposes changes to Public Health Act

‘Political preferences’ played role in N.B. COVID decisions, says top medical officer

Pharmpreneur of the week Manjit Hansra: “Spend time working on yourself before you take flight.”

What will the CFPC do next? Family docs pass non-binding vote asking to pause addition of third-year to FM residency

Ontario hospitals warn stolen patient, employee data may be published

It’s technicians’ time to shine!