Liberal MPs call for national standards for long-term care homes
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is being pressured by some of his own Liberal backbenchers to…
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MacKay, O’Toole pitch pandemic recovery plans heavy on tax incentives, fiscal prudence
Peter MacKay and Erin O’Toole, the two leading contenders to replace Andrew Scheer as leader…
Leaving out long-term care was medicare’s original sin — and we’re paying for it now
In 1983, as the federal and provincial governments were negotiating what would become the Canada…
Why it took an outside-the-box use of the military to rip the lid off Canada’s long-term care crisis
Ursula Drehlich was, by all accounts, a true force of nature. Stubborn. Determined. Disciplined. “I remember…
Disinformation surging online during pandemic, says Microsoft president
There’s been an online surge in disinformation and misinformation linked to the COVID-19 pandemic in recent…
COVID-19 disinformation being spread by Russia, China, say experts
Russia and China are driving an online wave of disinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic, say experts. Some…
One of Canada’s largest long-term care operators is owned by a federal Crown corporation
One of the largest operators of seniors’ residences and long-term care homes in Canada is…
Union launches nationwide appeal for long-term care reform in wake of COVID-19
The union backing Canada’s public employees is launching a nationwide effort to transform long-term care…
Canadians should wear masks as an ‘added layer of protection,’ says Tam
Canada’s chief public health officer says Canadians should wear a mask as an “added layer…
Barring Taiwan from WHO is a serious health concern, Canada, U.S., and allies say
Canada, the United States and six major allies have told the World Health Organization (WHO)…