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Tens of thousands of Canadians died waiting for medical care in the past year: report – CTV
November 26, 2025 A new report is raising alarm over growing wait-list deaths in Canada. The report from public policy think tank SecondStreet.org revealed that at least 23,746 patients died…
B.C. says Mental Health Act changes intended to help nurses, but critics concerned – CBC
Changes prompt more confusion than clarity, UBC associate professor says Nov 24, 2025 B.C. Premier David Eby has announced proposed changes to the Mental Health Act that he says would…
Family distraught as Manitoba maintains it won’t pay for treatment for 30-year-old with degenerative disease – CBC
Province maintains it won’t overrule federal drug agency, asks company to keep offering free coverage Nov 24, 2025 Tears gathered in Jeremy Bray’s eyes as he absorbed the news that…
Quebec coroner finds gaps in medical care for man who sought MAID after bedsores – CBC
Norman Meunier’s bedsores significantly deteriorated when he wasn’t given access to special mattress Nov 25, 2025 A Quebec coroner is calling on the province’s health authorities to do better when…
Experts warn the devil is in the details with Alberta’s ‘experiment’ to expand private health care – CBC
Medical professionals calling for more consultation, more doctors, and legislated safeguards Nov 26, 2025 Some health experts say they’re worried new legislation designed to expand private health care in Alberta…
15,000 Inuit kids benefited from food voucher program, government says – Nunatsiaq News
Nov 25, 2025 Families ‘suffering’ since Ottawa cut universal program that spent $89.5M over 2 years, Idlout says A universal food voucher program helped more than 15,000 Inuit children and…
Diabetes Awareness Month: Education is for everyone – FNHA
November 24, 2025 For Diabetes Awareness Month we are sharing stories from community about the importance of diabetes education, screening and awareness. Elder Matilda Atleo is an Indigenous Diabetes Educator…
Innovative Medicines Canada and Roche Canada Establish the Brigitte Nolet Scholarship for Indigenous Pathways into Life Sciences at York University – Bioscience Association Manitoba
Nov 24, 2025 Ottawa, November 20, 2025 – Innovative Medicines Canada (IMC) and Roche Canada are proud to announce the creation of the Brigitte Nolet Scholarship for Indigenous Pathways into Life Sciences. The $50,000 gift…
Northern Ontario First Nation hoping for change following inquest into deadly outbreak – CBC
Nov 24, 2025 No comment from provincial ministries, forest company to 87 non-binding recommendations The father of the first of five people to die during the blastomycosis outbreak in Constance…
Nunavik’s Inuit residents show resilience in the face of persistent water shortages – CTV News
November 24, 2025 PUVURNITUQ — In Quebec’s Nunavik region, it’s not unusual to run out of drinking water at home, or to have a full wastewater tank. But the Inuit…
