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Charter challenge for MAID access begins in B.C. Supreme Court
Description
January 12, 2026
As legislation surrounding medical assistance in dying (MAID) has evolved, there have been several debates along the way. Some key issues around access are in the spotlight this week as a new charter challenge gets underway in British Columbia. Health reporter Katherine Ward brings us the latest and how some doctors predict rules in other parts of the country could have wider implications.
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Charter challenge for MAID access begins in B.C. Supreme Court02:22 | January 12, 2026 -
Health Matters: Open freezer caused 2024 emergency medicine stockpile loss02:22 | February 13, 2026 -
Health Matters: Outdoor Master helmets recalled due to safety concerns02:27 | February 12, 2026 -
Health Matters: Montreal health officials issue warning about fake cough syrup02:12 | February 11, 2026 -
Health Matters: Ottawa planning to launch new national strategy on men’s health02:15 | February 9, 2026 -
Health Matters: Liberal government faces criticism over pharmacare program02:19 | February 6, 2026 -
Health Matters: Novo Nordisk plans to launch Ozempic pill in Q202:19 | February 5, 2026 -
Health Matters: AB, SK pushing Ottawa to lift ban on certain rodent poison02:28 | February 4, 2026 -
Health Matters: E.U. advises lowering the maximum limit of toxin Cereulide in baby food02:29 | February 2, 2026 -
Health Matters: Refugees, asylum seekers will soon co-pay health costs02:29 | January 30, 2026 -
Health Matters: Canadian Food Inspection Agency set to cut 1,300 jobs02:37 | January 29, 2026 -
Health Matters: Airports in Asia tighten health screenings amid Nipah concerns02:14 | January 28, 2026 -
Health Matters: 29 sick, 7 hospitalized as part of Pizza Pops recall02:28 | January 27, 2026 -
Health Matters: CFIA expands Pizza Pops recall to include more products02:41 | January 26, 2026 -
Health Matters: Cold temperatures pose major health risks for the unhoused02:33 | January 23, 2026 -
Health Matters: Health Canada issues warning about fake GLP-1 drugs02:36 | January 22, 2026 -
Health Matters: SK hospitals installing metal detectors at ER entrances02:41 | January 21, 2026 -
Health Matters: Older Canadians feel more socially isolated, less optimistic, NIA report says03:02 | January 20, 2026 -
Health Matters: Doctors warn about new uptick in measles cases in Alberta02:33 | January 16, 2026 -
Health Matters: Rate of homelessness on the rise in Northern Ontario, report says01:41 | January 14, 2026 -
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Health Matters: No Name beef burgers recalled due to E. coli concerns02:28 | January 13, 2026 -
Health Matters: Health Canada approves Rybelsus for heart problems02:21 | January 12, 2026 -
Health Matters: Health-adjusted life expectancy in Canada drops to 66.9 years: StatsCan02:44 | January 9, 2026 -
Health Matters: People regain weight, worsen heart health after stopping weight-loss drugs, study says02:33 | January 8, 2026 -
Health Matters: Novo Nordisk Canada may offer cheaper drug options02:34 | January 7, 2026 -
Business Matters: McDade windshield washer fluid recalled due to lack of childproof packaging02:33 | January 6, 2026 -
Health Matters: Si Ji Mei brand egg sheets recalled due to salmonella concerns02:35 | January 5, 2026 -
Health Matters: 4 people hospitalized after Pillsbury Pizza Pops recalled due to E. Coli concerns02:59 | December 23, 2025 -
Health Matters: Pillsbury brand Pizza Pops recalled due to E. coli concerns02:33 | December 22, 2025 -
Health Matters: New regulations targeting illegal drug chemicals, equipment02:34 | December 19, 2025
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Charter challenge for MAID access begins in B.C. Supreme Court02:22 | January 12, 2026
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Health Matters: Open freezer caused 2024 emergency medicine stockpile loss02:22 | February 13, 2026
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Health Matters: Outdoor Master helmets recalled due to safety concerns02:27 | February 12, 2026
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Health Matters: Montreal health officials issue warning about fake cough syrup02:12 | February 11, 2026
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Health Matters: Ottawa planning to launch new national strategy on men’s health02:15 | February 9, 2026
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Health Matters: Liberal government faces criticism over pharmacare program02:19 | February 6, 2026
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Health Matters: Novo Nordisk plans to launch Ozempic pill in Q202:19 | February 5, 2026
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Health Matters: AB, SK pushing Ottawa to lift ban on certain rodent poison02:28 | February 4, 2026
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Health Matters: E.U. advises lowering the maximum limit of toxin Cereulide in baby food02:29 | February 2, 2026
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Health Matters: Refugees, asylum seekers will soon co-pay health costs02:29 | January 30, 2026
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Health Matters: Canadian Food Inspection Agency set to cut 1,300 jobs02:37 | January 29, 2026
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Health Matters: Airports in Asia tighten health screenings amid Nipah concerns02:14 | January 28, 2026
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Health Matters: 29 sick, 7 hospitalized as part of Pizza Pops recall02:28 | January 27, 2026
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Health Matters: CFIA expands Pizza Pops recall to include more products02:41 | January 26, 2026
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Health Matters: Cold temperatures pose major health risks for the unhoused02:33 | January 23, 2026
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Health Matters: Health Canada issues warning about fake GLP-1 drugs02:36 | January 22, 2026
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Health Matters: No Name beef burgers recalled due to E. coli concerns02:28 | January 13, 2026
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Health Matters: Health Canada approves Rybelsus for heart problems02:21 | January 12, 2026
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Health Matters: Health-adjusted life expectancy in Canada drops to 66.9 years: StatsCan02:44 | January 9, 2026
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Health Matters: People regain weight, worsen heart health after stopping weight-loss drugs, study says02:33 | January 8, 2026
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Health Matters: Novo Nordisk Canada may offer cheaper drug options02:34 | January 7, 2026
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Business Matters: McDade windshield washer fluid recalled due to lack of childproof packaging02:33 | January 6, 2026
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Health Matters: Si Ji Mei brand egg sheets recalled due to salmonella concerns02:35 | January 5, 2026
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Health Matters: 4 people hospitalized after Pillsbury Pizza Pops recalled due to E. Coli concerns02:59 | December 23, 2025
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Health Matters: Pillsbury brand Pizza Pops recalled due to E. coli concerns02:33 | December 22, 2025
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Health Matters: New regulations targeting illegal drug chemicals, equipment02:34 | December 19, 2025
Charter challenge for MAID access begins in B.C. Supreme Court
Description
January 12, 2026
As legislation surrounding medical assistance in dying (MAID) has evolved, there have been several debates along the way. Some key issues around access are in the spotlight this week as a new charter challenge gets underway in British Columbia. Health reporter Katherine Ward brings us the latest and how some doctors predict rules in other parts of the country could have wider implications.
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