Spotlight

September 16, 2026

Is the Canada Health Act Untouchable? by Sara Allin and Audrey Laporte

The editors of Healthcare Papers introduced an issue entitled "Medicare Makeover: Reimagining the Canada Health Act at 40" in January 2025. The papers in this issue critically examine the strengths and limitations of the Act in the context of persistent health systems challenges and gaps in coverage, providing recommendations for a path forward to better achieve the agreed upon goals of reasonable and equitable access to a comprehensive basket of health services in Canada. Healthcare Papers.

Events

Tuesday, October 13, 2026  - Toronto, ON Leadership Discussion

The State Of Obesity Care In Canada: What Health Leaders Can Do Next

Lisa Schaffer, Executive Director, Obesity Canada,
Dr. Sanjeev Sockalingam, Scientific Director, Obesity Canada,
Meghan Belland, Executive Director, Promoting Health, Partnerships and Innovation Primary Care Alberta,
Tracey Bartie, Advocate, Living Grace Foundation and
Dr. Tasneem Sajwani, Medical Director, Weight Management Program, Edmonton Weight Management Centre and Family Practice

 

 

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News

Sep 25, 2026 Health & Healthcare News
1.2M British Columbians have no family doctor — even as B.C. NDP touts successes

2026-09-25 from cbc.ca As B.C. NDP Leader David Eby makes his pitch for re-election to British Columbians, his party's record on health care has quickly become a theme of campaign stops. "We ha [...]

Sep 25, 2026 Health & Healthcare News
Yukon government struggling to keep rural health centres open

2026-09-25 from cbc.ca The Yukon’s rural health centres continue to struggle with temporary closures and disruptions. This week, the territory's health department verified the number of interr [...]

Sep 25, 2026 Health & Healthcare News
Ontario paramedics launch medical drone pilot to speed delivery of life-saving equipment

2026-09-24 from globalnews.ca An Ontario paramedic service is turning to drone technology in an effort to get life-saving medical equipment to patients faster during emergencies. Peel Regional Param [...]

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Healthcare Policy
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Canada is a laggard when it comes to transparency of transfers of value between the pharmaceutical industry and physicians and patient groups. In most high-income countries, transparency is mandated by the government or required for membership in industry associations. Aside from one attempt by a previous Ontario Liberal government, provincial and federal governments have steered clear of this issue, and the role of Innovative Medicines Canada has been minimal. There is evidence showing that the [...]