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Alberta is turning public hospitals into private businesses. Will Ontario follow?
By Iris Gorfinkel Contributor Iris Gorfinkel is a family physician and clinical researcher in Toronto. Nov. 27, 2025 Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, left, and Matt Jones, minister of hospitals, make a health-care announcement in Calgary on Friday. Smith has said, “Health care shouldn’t be about blind and outdated ideologies or politics.” Writes Iris Gorfinkel: “Let’s hope she wasn’t referring to universal public health care.” Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press Ontarians need to

Iris Gorfinkel
Nov 27


Study links health-care privatization with higher mortality rates
CBC News | 20 Nov 2025 A new analysis from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives looked at 25 countries and found those with more privatized health care fared worse on seven mortality indicators. The report comes as several provinces pursue privatizing some health-care services. Mortality and health care privatization: A comparison between countries Written by Anne Plourde , Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives "The main finding of this analysis is unequivocal: there

Waterloo Region Health Coalition
Nov 21


Sepsis is a 'public health emergency,' warn Canadian researchers after mother dies shortly after giving birth
CBC Mon, September 8, 2025 at 4:00 a.m. EDT Fatima Sheikh's research focuses on social determinants of health, which she says should be...

CBC News
Sep 9


ER doctor sees harm inflicted on people waiting for pharmacare
August 27, 2025 By Steven Staples Canadian Health Coalition “From the front lines, I see how pharmacare isn’t just about equity; it’s...

Steven Staples
Aug 31


Ontario couple whose teenage son died after 8-hour wait in ER calls for law reform
Family of Finlay van der Werken, 16, wants maximum emergency room wait times for children Rianna Lim · The Canadian Press · Posted: Aug...

Rianna Lim
Aug 28


Man died after he called 911 and no one came; family claims cover-up
Family still looking for answers nearly a year after Ralph Buerger's death Richard Hutton Aug 3, 2025 12:00 PM Christine Stark and Rick...

Richard Hutton
Aug 7


We spend too much time waiting for care that can save lives
If we have to rely on our universal health-care system, let’s make it reliable, writes Mulugeta Dilnesahu. July 10, 2025 With long waits...

Mulugeta Dilnesahu
Jul 12


Ontario is getting $7B from the tobacco settlement. Why the silence on where it’s going?
Jul 2, 2025 by Lesley James Sarah Butson Hillary Buchan-Terrell Ontario should pledge to invest part of the $7.3 billion it receives in tobacco and vape control initiatives and preventative measures. However, the Ontario government has not said a word – even with perfect opportunities like the release of the 2025 provincial budget and World No Tobacco Day on May 31, a day when governments often pledge their commitment to address tobacco use and vaping. Heart & Stroke, Cana

Healthy Debate
Jul 6


Ontario baby dies after being born prematurely with measles, other complications
By Prisha Dev Global News Posted June 5, 2025 1:17 pm Updated June 6, 2025 7:54 am An infant has died in Southwestern Ontario after...

Prisha Dev
Jun 9


If measles was a problem, Ford would be on top it, right?
Health Minister Sylvia Jones insists Ontario’s strategy to fight measles is working despite a growing number of cases that included a...

Waterloo Region Health Coalition
May 9


Ontario health minister defends province's approach amid worsening measles outbreak
Liberal health critic Dr. Adil Shamji, an emergency room physician, said he was flabbergasted by Minister of Health Sylvia Jones’s...

Canadian Press
May 8


Doug Ford has failed miserably to protect Ontario from a surge of measles
By Martin Regg Cohn | Political Columnist | May 7, 2025 Premier Doug Ford is shown in Mississauga on April 30, 2025. Chris Young/The...

Martin Regg Cohn
May 7


Baby mattresses sold in Canada found to contain toxic chemicals: study
By Katie Dangerfield Global News Posted April 16, 2025 12:18 pm A new study has found that baby and kids' mattresses sold in Canada can...

Katie Dangerfield
Apr 24


Ontario’s Measles Outbreak Requires Much More Visible & Effective Public Health Response
Ontario Health Coalition, April 11, 2025 A stock photo shows measles symptoms, which typically appear seven to 21 days after exposure and...

Ontario Health Coalition
Apr 15


Seniors continue to ask how Pickering’s Orchard Villa gets to grow, despite harrowing COVID-19 outbreak
Group receives heavily redacted info Tuesday, February 11, 2025 By Kristen Calis Pickering News Advertiser The group Seniors for Social...

Kristen Calis
Feb 12


‘Patients at risk.’ Doctors raise alarm over new long-term-care role for nurse practitioners
Proposed change has been a “long-time coming,” says Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario CEO Doris Grinspun. “Let’s move on and do...

Kenyon Wallace
Dec 13, 2024


Health-care system is 'broken,' Niagara woman says after dad dies suddenly in emergency room
C John Zammit, 88, died in a Welland, Ont., emergency department after experiencing a brief illness Samantha Beattie, Ethan Lang · CBC...

Samantha Beattie
Jun 16, 2024


OPE-ED: Need health care in Canada? Get a public relations team!
By Dom Lucyk- April 29, 2024 What’s the first thing that pops into your head when you think of the Canadian health care system? If you’ve...

Dom Lucyk
May 29, 2024


Ontario coroner to investigate death of man who suffered cardiac arrest while waiting in ER
A provincial coroner will be investigating the death of 68-year-old David Lippert, who suffered a cardiac arrest while waiting in a...

Avis Favaro
May 11, 2024


Man dies after suffering cardiac arrest while waiting in ER, widow wants investigation
“We offer our condolences to the family and encourage them to reach out directly to our Patient Relations team," said Brandon Douglas,...

Avis Favaro
Apr 30, 2024
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