Ginette Petitpas Taylor
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New Brunswick, federal government announce accessible and affordable rental units in MonctonThe funding will allow for the construction of 40 affordable rental units at the MacDonald Centre for Independent Living.PoliticsMar 2, 2020
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EXCLUSIVE: Federal government cuts reimbursements for military health care, hospitals on the hook for millionsThe federal government has quietly rolled back what it pays hospitals to take care of military members.CanadaOct 8, 2019
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New Brunswick cathedral recognized for historical significance to AcadiansHealth Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor, a Moncton MP, will unveil a plaque at the cathedral during a ceremony Thursday morning.CanadaAug 14, 2019
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Canada’s drug supply threatened by growing U.S. demand, groups argueSen. Bernie Sanders, a Democrat presidential candidate, has announced plans to accompany diabetics this weekend to Canada to buy life-saving insulin, which costs roughly one-10th the price here than in the States.CanadaJul 26, 2019
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Provinces violating law by making women pay for abortions: health ministerGinette Petitpas Taylor warned some practices used by provinces to charge women for abortions violate the Canada Health Act.CanadaJul 24, 2019
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Federal government criticizes Ontario for eliminating out-of-country health insuranceGinette Petitpas Taylor says that even modest increases in insurance rates could pose a hardship for people who travel regularly to the United States for work or leisure.PoliticsJul 24, 2019
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Health organizations have positive outlook on national dementia strategyThe announcement that the federal government is launching a $50 million national dementia strategy – a first for Canada – is music to the ears of a number of health organizations.HealthJun 22, 2019
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Amid opioid crisis, supervised consumption sites face uncertain future in Alberta, OntarioIn Alberta, funding for any new supervised consumption sites, including a permanent facility planned for Red Deer, was recently frozen, pending a review.CanadaJun 13, 2019
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Lack of access is forcing Canadian women to the U.S. for abortions. That’s ’cause for concern’: ministerPrime Minister Justin Trudeau says he plans to raise the issue of abortion access with U.S. Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday.PoliticsMay 29, 2019
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Small communities grapple with ‘huge challenge’ of opioid crisisSmall communities in Canada have hospitalization rates for opioid poisonings more than double those in the country's largest cities, according to 2017 data presented last year by the Canadian Institute for Health Information.HealthMay 13, 2019
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