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QUIZ: Test what you know about start of Canada Health Act and the extra-billing crisis
The Medical Post is celebrating its 60th year! Every week this year, test your knowledge with a fun quiz featuring highlights from past issues.
OCP elects new chair, approves independent third-party governance review
The motion to have an independent third-party governance review was contentious, sparking a motion to remove then-board chair James Morrison over the wording of a briefing note about it. The motion was eventually withdrawn.

Alberta pharmacists will be allowed to immunize children under five: ACP

Pharmacists in Alberta will be allowed to immunize children starting at age two as of Feb. 1, the Alberta College of Pharmacy announced.
Quebec labour tribunal says nurses cannot pressure the province by refusing overtime

Fédération Interprofessionnelle de la santé du Québec had threatened that its members would stop accepting to work overtime starting Thursday, potentially throwing the health network into chaos.
The arbitration award: The good, the bad, the ugly

Arbitrator announces a 9.95% increase in Ontario doctors' compensation in year one but deep questions remain, says Dr. Sohail Gandhi.
Ontario considers further expanding pharmacists’ scope to include more minor ailments

Justin Bates, CEO of the Ontario Pharmacists Association said the way some doctors have been reacting to expanded scope is ‘almost like hysteria.’
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A motion to remove Morrison, which was brought forward at a previous meeting, was withdrawn.
University of Toronto launches three-year PharmD program

The three-year program will begin in August 2025.
New payment model coming for N.B. docs including billing codes for work done by nurses

While not yet revealing all the details, New Brunswick’s government says it’s creating a patient and provider registry, which doctors will be paid to help maintain.
Lindsay Mell named new registrar of the New Brunswick College of Pharmacists

“I am deeply committed to leading with integrity, fostering innovation, and working collaboratively to achieve our shared vision,” Mell said.

QUIZ: Test what you know about start of Canada Health Act and the extra-billing crisis

OCP elects new chair, approves independent third-party governance review

Alberta pharmacists will be allowed to immunize children under five: ACP

Quebec labour tribunal says nurses cannot pressure the province by refusing overtime

The arbitration award: The good, the bad, the ugly

Ontario considers further expanding pharmacists’ scope to include more minor ailments

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

University of Toronto launches three-year PharmD program

New payment model coming for N.B. docs including billing codes for work done by nurses

Lindsay Mell named new registrar of the New Brunswick College of Pharmacists