Trudeau, whose government legalized recreational cannabis, threw cold water on the notion that he wanted to decriminalize drugs in an interview with Global News last month. Continue reading
Health providers analyzed the platforms of the four major political parties on issues around poverty and affordability. Continue reading
The Trudeau Liberals have promised to expand access to drug treatment courts as part of their approach on the opioid crisis. But harm reduction workers say this will make things worse. Continue reading
Health advocates are urging the parties to prioritize suicides among Indigenous peoples, which occurs at rates several times higher than the Canadian national average. Continue reading
The Liberals previously called for the Harper-era prostitution laws to be repealed. But nothing changed after they took office. Continue reading
An exclusive analysis of wait times for mental health services shows striking disparities in access and tracking — and advocates are calling on federal leaders to tackle it. Continue reading
From universal pharmacare, to new medical equipment, and abortion access, each party has their own plans for improving health care in Canada. Continue reading
‘This issue has been studied way more than it should have been …. This is where we need to go,’ says political economist Marc-Andre Gagnon about universal pharmacare. Continue reading
A new report shows that the number of physicians, including family doctors, is rising in Canada, yet millions of Canadians still don’t have a primary care provider. Continue reading
Many Canadians are having trouble paying for their medication, according to a poll commissioned by two health care organizations. Continue reading