Labor & Employment

B.C. shifts ambulance staffing for rural communities in bid to boost emergency care
BC Emergency Health Services says in a statement the shift will add more than 271 new full-time paramedic positions for the three separate models that will give flexibility for ambulance needs in each community.
Deputy B.C. Green leader fired for liking post about Dr. Bonnie Henry and Nazi doctor
Inappropriate social media activity has cost Dr. Sanjiv Gandhi his job.

Quebec public sector strikes: Nurses, health staff launch two day walkout

Essential services are being maintained during the 48-hour strike, but the Health Department says some non-urgent surgeries could be postponed.
Semi-anonymous? A QR code solution for providing feedback for residents

Staff doctors often hesitate to document concerns about residents but is submitting semi-anonymous comments via QR codes a reasonable tool to use?
Problem solved: How do I hire a good medical receptionist?

We asked your fellow physicians how they handle this key human resources challenge.
Up to $40K: Fee-for-service docs in Sask. will soon be able to apply for ‘stabilization funding’

The funding is meant to help docs as the province transitions to a blended capitation model.
OMA, CMA and CFPC should put members—not the corporation—first

What's the difference between an organization making moves to advance itself vs. advancing the wishes and needs of its members? I'll show you.
The woman behind the U.S. pharmacist walkouts

As founder of #pizzaisnotworking, pharmacist Bled Tanoe is leading the charge to improve working conditions in community pharmacies across the U.S.
Alberta doctors ‘trepidatious’ about changes to already fragile healthcare system

The medical association has also heard concerns from doctors about the Alberta government’s promise to revamp the structure of Alberta Health Services.
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.

B.C. shifts ambulance staffing for rural communities in bid to boost emergency care

Deputy B.C. Green leader fired for liking post about Dr. Bonnie Henry and Nazi doctor

Quebec public sector strikes: Nurses, health staff launch two day walkout

Semi-anonymous? A QR code solution for providing feedback for residents

Problem solved: How do I hire a good medical receptionist?

Up to $40K: Fee-for-service docs in Sask. will soon be able to apply for ‘stabilization funding’

OMA, CMA and CFPC should put members—not the corporation—first

The woman behind the U.S. pharmacist walkouts

Alberta doctors ‘trepidatious’ about changes to already fragile healthcare system

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