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2025

Alberta legislature adjourns after passing 19 bills, both parties lose caucus members

May 16, 2025

The last bill to be approved saw Smith’s government take another step in its overhaul of the health-care system by officially shuffling workers represented by five different unions from Alberta Health Services to a different agency and the Health Ministry.

As a result, policy workers, public health inspectors and medical officers of health will be moved under the umbrella of the Health Ministry.

The Canadian Public Health Association criticized the move this week, saying it risks “undermining the effectiveness, integrity and independence of public health in Alberta”…


Air and water pollution: A public health concern requiring proactive measures

May 15, 2025

The health of Canadians is inextricably linked to the health of our environment. Clean air and water are fundamental determinants of health, yet pollution continues to pose challenges to communities across the country. The Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) recognizes the need for policies that protect the environment as a means of safeguarding public health. Air and water pollution are not just environmental issues – they are public health matters that require coordinated action at all levels of government and society.


Higher measles risk heightens anxiety for immunocompromised individuals

May 7, 2025

As measles re-emerges in Ottawa for the first time since 2019, immunocompromised people, who can include those undergoing cancer treatments, living with autoimmune diseases or taking immunosuppressive medications, face much higher risks of severe illness from the virus.


Could at-home test strips prevent drug deaths? Experts say yes, but it's complicated

April 24, 2025

Canadians are dying alone from toxic drugs and experts say easier access to at-home drug-testing strips could help prevent deaths. But they warn the strips have limitations.


Four new studies show link between heavy cannabis use, serious health risks

April 15, 2025

New Canadian research shows a connection between heavy cannabis use and dementia, heart attacks, schizophrenia and even death.


Canadian Medical Groups Urge Participation in April Election

April 10, 2025

With the sudden imposition of US tariffs dominating the debate about Canada’s April 28 federal elections, medical groups are seeking to keep healthcare concerns on the agenda.


Canada’s Supervised Consumption Sites Come Under Fire

April 8, 2025

Despite evidence of their effectiveness in reducing overdose-related deaths, supervised consumption sites (SCS) are being targeted in Canada because of concerns that they cause public disorder, attract criminal activity, and threaten community safety.


Air and water pollution: A public health concern requiring proactive measures

April 5, 2025

Ian Culbert, Executive Director of the Canadian Public Health Association, discusses the health impacts of air and water pollution and steps needed to mitigate their impact


Ottawa marks 5 years since 1st COVID-19 case, start of pandemic

March 11, 2025

Misinformation can spread just as quickly as an airborne virus — and prove just as deadly, expert says


Alcohol-use surged in the pandemic. So did related deaths

February 3, 2025

The study released by the Canadian Medical Association Journal partly attributes the rise in alcohol-related harm during the early years of the pandemic to factors such as stress, boredom and easier access to alcohol.