News

New Brunswick invokes notwithstanding clause in bill making vaccination mandatory

Section 33 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which allows governments to override parts of the charter, is rarely used
Trudeau appears open to safer opioid proposal in Vancouver: mayor
Last call for flu shots coming up; though not too late after December

People should ideally receive their influenza vaccination by the first week of December—though it’s not too late if they get it after that, given the unpredictability of the flu season.
Services needed for early onset Alzheimer's disease patients: doctor, advocates
Closing arguments underway in legal case over private healthcare in B.C.
Family doctors vote to allow continued industry sponsorship of Family Medicine Forum

In a survey sent out to CFPC members, 47% said they were opposed to discontinuing sponsorship despite concerns over industry influence
Patty Hajdu named federal health minister

Former minister of employment, workforce development and labour has been strong advocate for women's rights, the homeless, and substance misuse prevention
Physician gets 17-month suspension for having sex with patient in the clinic

This penalty was handed down despite the fact that the mandatory minimum suspension for similar offences was upped to five years in 2017

Alberta committee rejects conscience rights bill for healthcare providers