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Canada's Government-Dominated Health Care Chokes Access to New Drugs

Price controls and regulatory burdens make the market unattractive for pharmaceutical companies.

Reason

Why drug approval in Canada should not rely on foreign regulators

Without much fanfare, Health Canada announced in the Canada Gazette Part 1 on Dec. 22, 2025 that it was beginning a 70-day consultation period on using the decisions of foreign drug regulators such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to approve new…

The Conversation

In drug trials, lack of oversight of research ethics boards could put Canadian patients at risk

New drug approvals by Health Canada are based on the results of clinical trials. But before clinical trials can go ahead, they need to be approved by ethics committees known as Research Ethics Boards (REBs).

The Conversation

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New drugmakers could soon offer ‘£20-a-month’ Ozempic-style weight-loss jabs

Firm Novo Nordisk’s global patent is set to expire in parts of the world from early 2026, allowing cut-price ‘own-label’ versions of Wegovy and Ozempic to be sold, according to reports

The Independent UK

Moderna Stock Is Trading Higher Friday: What's Going On?

Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRNA) shares are trading higher Friday after the company received Health Canada approval for the updated COVID-19 vaccine.

Benzinga

There is no known cure for ALS, but medical tourism exploits desperation for profit

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating neurological disorder of unknown cause, in which motor nerve cells of the brain and spinal cord that transmit signals to muscles progressively degenerate. This weakens limbs and affects speech, swallowing and ultimately the ability to breathe, resulting in death, typically within just a…

The Conversation

Over 5.2 million pools sold across the U.S. and Canada are under recall after reports of nine deaths

More than 5.2 million aboveground swimming pools sold in the U.S. and Canada since 2002 are being recalled

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The ultra-processed foods that appear healthy but are quietly doing harm

UPFs are readily available, very popular and often hard to resist, especially when people are feeling pressed for time

The Independent UK

Ultra-processed foods are everywhere — and they’re quietly raising health risks

It’s not exactly news that junk food isn’t healthy.

The Conversation

New recommendations for regulating neurotechnology in Canada include protecting Indigenous rights

With Canada’s federal election behind us, we can now focus on a renewed commitment to our values and to economic growth. Both entail a commitment to the health and well-being of Canadians.

The Conversation

New changes to nutrition labels

"The Canadian government's new policy requiring front-of-package nutrition symbols aims to guide consumers"

Salon

Front-of-package food labels: A path to healthier choices

The way you see nutrition labels on food packaging is about to change. By 2025, new front-of-package labels will start appearing on grocery store shelves, and by January 2026, they’ll be mandatory.

The Conversation

How Justin Trudeau’s resignation could affect the future of the Canadian Dental Care Plan

Justin Trudeau’s resignation raises questions about the future of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP).

The Conversation

Want to live longer and save money? Online app can help calculate your benefits from cutting back on alcohol

Dry January is a time when many people think about taking a break from alcohol and giving their liver a rest. But what does that look like in terms of individual benefits? What if you knew how many minutes of life you could potentially regain by skipping that last drink,…

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Canada Records 50,000 Opioid Overdose Deaths Since 2016

Nearly 50,000 people in Canada died of an apparent opioid overdose from January 2016 to June 2024, with fentanyl playing an increasingly prominent role in fatalities, the national health agency said Monday.

Al Jazeera

Canada records almost 50,000 deaths from fentanyl since 2016

The highly addictive opioid is behind an increasing number of deaths in Canada, according to the government.

Benzinga

Only 3% Of Cannabis Consumed In Canada Came From Illicit Sources, National Survey Shows

Discover key insights from the Canadian Cannabis Survey 2024: legal access soars, smoking declines, and youth usage remains stable. Learn more about evolving cannabis trends in Canada.

Benzinga

Health Canada Cuts $14.6M From Cannabis Program Amid Federal Austerity

Health Canada faces CA$20.5M in cannabis program cuts over 3 years, raising concerns for the legal market amid federal inaction.

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The Independent UK

Euthanasia doctors in Canada struggle with the ethics of killing vulnerable patients

Canada doesn’t require that patients exhaust all medical treatments before seeking death

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The Local Kratom Scene in Canada: What You Need To Know

Unless you've lived your entire life under a rock, you've likely heard about or even used kratom, the powerful Southeast Asian herb beloved for its diverse therapeutic applications. But if you've also been staying abreast of developments in the ...

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3 Healthcare Stocks Benefiting From Aging Populations

The healthcare industry is thriving, owing to the growing healthcare expenditure and aging population. Given the industry’s tailwinds, fundamentally sound healthcare stocks AbbVie (ABBV), Boston Scientific (BSX), and CVS Health (CVS) could be solid buys. Keep Reading….

The Times of India

When is Canada launching new Covid vaccines targeting KP.2 variant? All you want to know

Close on the heels of US approving vaccines to fight KP.2 variant of Omicron, Health Canada has said they are reviewing updated vaccines that target the strain currently in circulation. The health regulator has said the review process will be completed by early autumn, post which the vaccines will be…

The Walrus

The Opioid Crisis Is Surging. We’re Still Ignoring Experts

The perils of prioritizing politics over public health

The Conversation

All for one, not one for all: The promise and challenges of personalized medicine

Personalized medicine describes a treatment tailored to one or a few individuals who have potentially deadly health conditions, such as cancer that no longer responds to chemotherapy, or an infection resistant to multiple antibiotics.

The Conversation

Supervised inhalation is a necessary intervention in the drug poisoning crisis

All safe consumption sites should receive government funding for supervised inhalation. This way, the growing number of people who inhale substances will be closer to the help they need in case of drug poisoning. They’ll also have access to detox, treatment and other health care and social resources.

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