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Liberals to debate age restrictions on social media, AI chatbots
‘These technologies have been shown to limit desire for interaction with peers, pushed some young people into sexual conversations and have even recommended suicide to vulnerable youth,’ states the resolution.
Quebec tables bill on involuntary hospitalization
The bill aims to overhaul Bill P-38, or the Act respecting the protection of persons whose mental state presents a danger to themselves or to others, adopted in 1998.

Doctors Manitoba reacts to 2026 provincial budget

A statement from the association's president applauded the budgets focus on specialists—but emphasized a lack action on another healthcare province from the current government.
Ontario’s pharmacist scope expansion means they’re helping more patients—but is that really easing pressure on the system?

Study finds Ontario policy increased pharmacy visits without reducing demand for doctor visits.
Is swimmer’s ear really a minor ailment? OCP debates mandatory training and declarations as exploration of scope expansion continues

This week’s Ontario College of Pharmacists' Board of Directors meeting ignited debate how best to establish competency for each new minor ailment.
NLMA advises physicians to delay signing CorCare agreement with multiple concerns

Key to Newfoundland’s new unified health information system.
Moving to B.C., doc? New webinar on getting settled in the province

This recorded webinar for Doctors of BC has loads of details on resources available to physicians moving to the province.
Memorial PharmD grads to be eligible for enhanced bursary

The newly enhanced $50,000 bursary will be available if they accept a position in the public health system with a three-year return-in-service commitment.
FSRA to have a hand in creating PPN framework for Ontario

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario mentioned it will be supporting the government in creating the framework in a statement of priorities for 2026-27.
Health Canada's new 'magnifying glass' could genuinely help fight cardiovascular disease

Study suggests cutting even a small percentage of foods flagged by Health Canada’s new front-of-package label could translate into heart health benefits.