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Manitoba’s unique health care burdens stall federal deal – CMAJ
June 26, 2017 For nearly three months, Manitoba has stood alone. Every other jurisdiction in Canada has signed a health care deal with the federal government. But Manitoba Premier Brian…
10 Health Stories that Matterted this week – CMAJ
There were more hospitalizations in Canada for alcohol-related harm than for heart attacks in 2015-2016, according to a report by the Canadian Institute for Health Information. Rates of heavy drinking…
Toward an integrated food policy – The Chronicle Journal
June 26, 2017 While many people enjoy a bounty of delicious foods, over four million Canadians still suffer from food insecurity. This is not a temporary crisis, but a constant…
PROMISES, PROMISES: What Trump has pledged on health care – CP
Source: The Associated Press Jun 26, 2017 By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON _ President Donald Trump is not known for plunging into the details of complex policy issues, and health care…
Feds balk at tribunal’s demand that health services be approved for Indigenous children before ‘case conferencing’ – The Globe and Mail
Jun. 23, 2017 The federal government will ask a court to decide whether it is reasonable that it follow the orders of the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal to process claims…
Wapekeka plea for help as suicide of child renews fears of death pact – Toronto Star
Northern First Nation band declares state of emergency over mental health crisis Wapekeka First Nation has declared a state of emergency after the suicide of 12-year-old Jenera Roundsky last week…
Closure of STC discriminates against indigenous women, complainant says – StarPhoenix
June 22, 2017 A Regina woman has filed a human rights complaint against the provincial government, alleging the closure of the Saskatchewan Transportation Company discriminates against her and other indigenous…
BR Indigenous Suicide Report – CP
Source: The Canadian Press – Broadcast wire Jun 20, 2017 OTTAWA – A House of Commons committee looking at the issue of indigenous suicide is urging the federal government to make sure aboriginal…
Commons committee issues indigenous suicide study with 28 recommendations – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Jun 19, 2017 18:23 OTTAWA _ A House of Commons committee looking at the issue of indigenous suicide is urging the federal government to make sure aboriginal communities have resources…
New teaching lodge takes shape – Tbnewswatch.com
A youth led project saw the construction of a temporary teaching lodge at Prince Arthur’s Landing for National Aboriginal Day and Canada Day celebrations. THUNDER BAY – A new safe…
