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Ontario health spending will be too low if the 2022 budget is passed
Provincial underfunding of health care has consequences for all Ontarians
Nova Scotia health plan leaves out reproductive health
Having campaigned on a promise to fix Nova Scotia’s health care system, on April 22, 2022, new Premier Tim Houston, released Action for Health: A Strategic Plan for Nova Scotia. Despite its stated objective of establishing an “equitable and respectful health ecosystem”, the plan fails to include a single mention of women, pregnancy, sexual or reproductive health.
A reason to smile: National dental care is a smart health care investment
The federal Liberal-NDP agreement has resulted in the first step toward a national dental care program, starting with children. There’s a strong case to grow this public investment
Budget 2022: Some progress, but no need for panic at the country club
Our analysis of the 2022 federal budget
Federal Budget 2022: What we're watching for
This budget could herald the beginning of a Pearsonian period of progressive policy making
Priorities that should be reflected in the Nova Scotia 2022-23 budget
Nova Scotians deserve a government that learns the lessons of the past to build a better tomorrow
Does the Liberal-NDP pact signal a new Pearsonian phase?
What the new agreement gets right—and where there's room to go bolder
WTO compromise on TRIPS waiver is a disgrace
After 18 months of haggling, a leaked counter-proposal covering only vaccines has global health advocates fuming
Lets challenge carelessness on International Women’s Day
Carelessness has led Canada and the world down a dangerous path. Committing to a caring society, one that’s equitable, inclusive, and peaceful, must become our rallying cry
Nova Scotia’s homecare system needs more public funding and oversight
The province has a long way to go in improving its homecare infrastructure
Charting a way forward in Budget 2022
Opening remarks to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance regarding the 2022 federal budget on Feb. 3, 2022
Want to see if your drug is safe? Health Canada has made it harder
Being able to access older information is vital to understanding how well Health Canada’s drug safety system is working
What can governments do to combat inflation? A lot
Tackling inflation can be part of a public-led recovery—it only requires government to reduce or maintain prices in areas they control.
The post-pandemic future: More supportive housing for semi-independent seniors
As our population ages, let’s rely less on long-term care and more on supportive housing:a cost-effective way for semi-independent seniors to live with dignity and independence.
Patching up Canada’s income security net: Lessons from the pandemic
The big question now for Canada is whether, by design or default, we will revert to the “same old, same old” after the crisis.
At the WTO, Canada fiddles while the pandemic rages on
Temporarily suspending trade rules covering COVID-19 vaccines and treatments would speed up the global recovery. Our government has other plans.
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