As Canada’s health systems strain, more private care would mark ‘deterioration’: minister – National

As Canada’s health systems strain, more private care would mark ‘deterioration’: minister – National

Health Minister Mark Holland says while some provinces are using private health care as a stop-gap to try to address system strains, health-care delivery must stay publicly funded. His comments come after two doctors last week warned that the crisis in Canada’s emergency rooms has become “horrific and inhumane,” and after the Ontario Hospital Association warned … Read more

Health Canada says U.S. has assured minister on domestic drug supply – National

Health Canada says U.S. has assured minister on domestic drug supply – National

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 17, 2024 7:27 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Health Minister Mark Holland has been calling around to United States officials to let them know that the Canadian government will be guarding its medical drug supply after the U.S. moved to allow states to mass … Read more

‘No way’ Canada will allow U.S. to endanger domestic drug supply: Holland – National

‘No way’ Canada will allow U.S. to endanger domestic drug supply: Holland – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Health Minister Mark Holland reiterated on Wednesday that there is “no way” Florida, or any other foreign jurisdiction, will be allowed to threaten Canada’s drug supply. Speaking at a media conference in Nova Scotia, Holland was asked about what Canada plans to do to protect its drug … Read more