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Decriminalization supporters question B.C. drug study that links policy to overdoses
Toxic drug deaths last year fell 13% from the year before, with the annual death toll lower than any year since 2020.
Pediatric care in Alberta underfunded and putting kids at risk: medical association
Dr. Sam Wong, president of the pediatrics section for the association, says recent flu seasons have become more distressing for children and patients because of wait times verging on 12 hours.

Deadline looming: As Canada considers more counter-tariffs, some pharmaceuticals are on the list

Neighbourhood Pharmacies is calling on the federal government to remove seven pharmacy-related product codes from the list for tariff consideration.
Acne products with benzoyl peroxide may contain the carcinogen benzene, especially if not stored correctly

Time to talk about proper storage, use of products.
Alta. easing requirements for Albertan IMGs entering residency

The province announced Monday that as of now, IMGs originally from Alberta no longer need to complete a clinical assessment period in the province before beginning residency.
‘We were treated like children’: Internal report finds major flaws in program to recruit foreign nurses to Quebec

A rigorous training schedule, culture shock and fear of failure caused severe stress among the recruits, says the report produced by the province’s Immigration Department.
Alberta’s new FP compensation set to launch April 1 after meeting minimum threshold

The province announced that as of March 24, 789 family physicians have signed up for the new model, clearing the minimum threshold of 500.
Ontario court to hear Charter challenge on supervised consumption site law

The province passed legislation last year that banned consumption sites deemed too close to schools or daycares.
Agility, access, aluminium: CPhA webinar hashes out tariffs and their impact for pharmacists

Speakers included McKesson's Anthony Leong, Health Minister Kamal Khera and CPhA's Joelle Walker.
Nova Scotia NDP questions lack of pharmacare deal with Ottawa

Nova Scotia has an income-based funding program that covers the cost of devices that allow diabetes patients to monitor their blood sugar levels.

Decriminalization supporters question B.C. drug study that links policy to overdoses

Pediatric care in Alberta underfunded and putting kids at risk: medical association

Deadline looming: As Canada considers more counter-tariffs, some pharmaceuticals are on the list

Acne products with benzoyl peroxide may contain the carcinogen benzene, especially if not stored correctly

Alta. easing requirements for Albertan IMGs entering residency

‘We were treated like children’: Internal report finds major flaws in program to recruit foreign nurses to Quebec

Alberta’s new FP compensation set to launch April 1 after meeting minimum threshold

Ontario court to hear Charter challenge on supervised consumption site law

Agility, access, aluminium: CPhA webinar hashes out tariffs and their impact for pharmacists

Nova Scotia NDP questions lack of pharmacare deal with Ottawa