Diversity & Inclusion

What my neighbour’s peach trees can teach us about pharmacy leadership
Earlier in my career, I served on a team that was to develop new revenue streams for our pharmacies. Anything that was not traditional dispensing was labelled “clinical” and given to our team to work through. In those days, we set out to participate in as many of these projects as possible.
James Morrison to stay on as OCP board chair until term ends
A motion to remove Morrison, which was brought forward at a previous meeting, was withdrawn.

International League of Dermatological Studies launches new grant to support dermatological care in underserved communities

Successful applicants will receive US$20,000 over the course of two years for projects that improve dermatological care in low-resource areas.
Showing up for the future we want

After years of lamenting (okay, let’s be honest—complaining about) any changes our local government makes that I don’t like, I recently went to my first community planning meeting.
OCP debates removing board chair James Morrison in meeting

The Ontario College of Pharmacists discussed a motion to remove James Morrison, its board chair, in a board meeting yesterday.
Opting out of sex ed in schools?

I do consultant work in sexual medicine for Southern Alberta. I can state without hesitation that the medical knowledge base of my patients regarding sex is NOT great.
Canadian Medical Association to apologize for Indigenous harm

The group representing the country’s physicians says in a statement that it will livestream the apology ceremony taking place in Victoria on Sept. 18.
Nova Scotia bill would give workers 27-week unpaid leave for serious illness

Labour Minister Jill Balser says the bill is the product of consultations with the Canadian Cancer Society, adding that it aligns with other Canadian jurisdictions.
B.C. to open 13 new First Nation primary care clinics, 10 to open this fall

Health minister Adrian Dix says in a statement that the expanded slate of First Nations primary care clinics is another step in ‘dismantling and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism from B.C.’s healthcare system.’
‘Breakdown of trust’: OCP board chair proposes third-party governance review to address internal conflicts

Board chair James Morrison's proposal said in the last three months, the OCP has seen an increase in ‘behaviours indicative of board discord and a breakdown of trust.’

What my neighbour’s peach trees can teach us about pharmacy leadership

James Morrison to stay on as OCP board chair until term ends

International League of Dermatological Studies launches new grant to support dermatological care in underserved communities

Showing up for the future we want

OCP debates removing board chair James Morrison in meeting

Opting out of sex ed in schools?

Canadian Medical Association to apologize for Indigenous harm

Nova Scotia bill would give workers 27-week unpaid leave for serious illness

B.C. to open 13 new First Nation primary care clinics, 10 to open this fall

‘Breakdown of trust’: OCP board chair proposes third-party governance review to address internal conflicts