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Non-binary Montrealer vows to continue hunger strike for ‘X’ gender on Quebec health cardA non-binary Montrealer has been on a hunger strike for nearly a week in a bid to pressure Quebec to allow a third gender option on health cards, which currently offer 'M' and 'F'.CanadaNov 26, 2023
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Ontario health card renewal deadline extended until Sept. 30Officials said residents can continue using their expired health cards — and anyone who still has a red-and-white health card — to get care.HealthFeb 9, 2022
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Ontario to send digital reminders over mail for renewing driver’s licence, stickers, health cardsThere will be exceptions made for people over the age of 70 who will continue to receive mailed notices, among other groups.CanadaNov 18, 2021
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Manitobans facing lengthy health card delaysThe province says it's facing delays in getting health cards made and mailed out to Manitobans.NewsJul 22, 2021
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Saskatchewan health card renewal stickers going out in the mail, government saysThe provincial government says renewal packages for Saskatchewan health cards will be sent from late May to the end of June.HealthMay 20, 2020
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Health minister calls for immediate action to address Saskatchewan HealthLine 811 backlogAs Saskatchewan grapples with its first presumptive case of COVID-19, the province's 811 phone line for people with healthcare questions is experiencing significant backlog.HealthMar 12, 2020
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‘Increase in demand’ for Saskatchewan health cards leaves some people without coverageSaskatchewan’s eHealth agency said it’s still processing applications from mid-November — leaving some new residents without coverage.HealthMar 5, 2020
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Manitoba government warns of health card scamThe Manitoba government is warning people of a possible phone scam involving provincial health cards.CrimeFeb 7, 2020
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Cancellation date for Ontario’s remaining red-and-white health cards coming soonMore than two decades after Ontario started phasing out its red-and-white health cards, the government is setting a firm end date to cancel all remaining ones.CanadaMay 9, 2019
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Manitoba NDP pushing for non-binary identificationThe Manitoba New Democratic Party introduced a private member's bill Wednesday that would allow people to put a 'X' on their provincially-issued government ID.PoliticsApr 25, 2018
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