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B.C. takes advantage of U.S. ‘chaos,’ trade war to attract more doctors and nurses
The province is working the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC on a direct process to enable U.S.-trained doctors to become fully licensed in B.C. without the need for further assessment, examination or training.
Alberta government defends transgender youth health law in court
Two LGBTQ+ advocacy groups are seeking a court injunction that would suspend the law while the court decides its constitutionality.

President of Quebec’s residents says Bill 83 is ‘a harmful restriction for young doctors’

Dr. Ghassen Soufi on the Quebec government’s plan to force medical students and residents to practice within the Quebec public system after the end of their studies.
Industry starting to react to PMPRB draft guidelines on when to have hearings on drug prices

The guidelines update how PMPRB staff would flag and review drugs with prices deemed ‘too high.’
Alberta working on agreement to send Turkish pain medication to Ukraine: Smith

Smith told reporters Friday that an unnamed group had approached the government with the idea, and the province is now seeking Health Canada's approval.
CFPC polls finds patients more comfortable with family physicians for primary care over pharmacists, nurse practitioners

The survey found that 80% of respondents would be comfortable with a family doctor when it comes to receiving care for minor health concerns, but just 45% said they would be comfortable with a non-physician primary care provider such as a nurse practitioner or pharmacist.
Ottawa pledges $675M for Gavi vaccine alliance, targets malaria, HPV doses

The federal government is pledging $675 million for vaccination programs aimed at children in developing countries.
P.E.I.’s one-EMR strategy: a bold solution to Canada’s interoperability challenge

P.E.I. has streamlined patient data sharing, improved healthcare analytics and simplified provider.
Uptake of COVID-19 booster shots has plummeted. Here’s why scientists are concerned

Infectious disease experts are urging seniors to get the latest COVID-19 booster shot as uptake plunges five years after the coronavirus pandemic struck.
P.E.I. signs $30-million pharmacare deal for diabetes medication, contraceptives

The province is the third to sign with Ottawa following similar deals recently inked with Manitoba and British Columbia.

B.C. takes advantage of U.S. ‘chaos,’ trade war to attract more doctors and nurses

Alberta government defends transgender youth health law in court

President of Quebec’s residents says Bill 83 is ‘a harmful restriction for young doctors’

Industry starting to react to PMPRB draft guidelines on when to have hearings on drug prices

Alberta working on agreement to send Turkish pain medication to Ukraine: Smith

CFPC polls finds patients more comfortable with family physicians for primary care over pharmacists, nurse practitioners

Ottawa pledges $675M for Gavi vaccine alliance, targets malaria, HPV doses

P.E.I.’s one-EMR strategy: a bold solution to Canada’s interoperability challenge

Uptake of COVID-19 booster shots has plummeted. Here’s why scientists are concerned

P.E.I. signs $30-million pharmacare deal for diabetes medication, contraceptives