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Bridging the Gaps – Legislative and practice problems in Canada’s MAiD regime: Ramona Coelho and David Shannon – MLI
August 6, 2025 An emphasis on “choice” and “access” ignores the reality that desperation driven by systemic neglect can lead some to pursue assisted suicide under coercive conditions. I. Background…
Saskatchewan health policy requires consent to cut hair of Indigenous patients – CTV news
August 06, 2025 SASKATOON — Saskatchewan’s health authority is requiring staff to get consent before cutting the hair of Indigenous patients, nearly a year after a Métis man’s ponytail was…
Polio was nearly eradicated. Here’s why it’s making a comeback – GLOBAL
August 5, 2025 For the past decade, Sughra Ayaz has traveled door to door in southeastern Pakistan, pleading with parents to allow children to be vaccinated against polio as part…
Saskatchewan health policy requires consent to cut hair of Indigenous patients – CTV
August 06, 2025 SASKATOON — Saskatchewan’s health authority is requiring staff to get consent before cutting the hair of Indigenous patients, nearly a year after a Métis man’s ponytail was…
Cree midwifery training in Northern Quebec gets a boost from regulatory change – CBC
Aug 06, 2025 Training program in Eeyou Istchee can now broaden its scope of practice to train more licensed midwives A change to provincial regulations in Quebec means a midwifery program in…
Paralyzed Montreal firefighter to finally undergo eye surgery after accessibility gaps – CTV
August 06, 2025 A Montreal man living with disabilities after suffering a stroke three years ago has just found out that he will be able to undergo surgery for cataracts.…
Legionnaires’ outbreak in London ends after 70 cases, 3 deaths – CBC
August 06, 2025 The outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease in London has been declared over. Between July 8 and Aug. 6, 2025, three people died and there were a total of…
Dubai Pistachio & Knafeh Milk Chocolate among pistachio products recalled after 9 Canadians hospitalized – CBC
Dozens of salmonella cases linked to certain brands of pistachio products Aug 05, 2025 Nine people have been hospitalized and dozens of salmonella cases have been reported after an outbreak…
Ontario spends $89M to make long-term care program for seniors permanent – CBC
Aug 05, 2025 The money will help expand services in First Nations, government official says The Ontario provincial government is spending $89 million to make the community paramedicine for long-term…
Addressing fear in Alberta’s Mennonite community amid a measles outbreak – CTV
August 04, 2025 Quelling the spread of measles involves immunization campaigns and public health protocols, but Tina Meggison says it also requires sitting down and having an open and honest…
