The Canadian Medical Association hosts the second in a series of virtual Fireside Chats on Indigenous Health from May 10-June 12. CMA President Dr. Alika Lafontaine will lead this series of intimate discussions with Indigenous patients, providers and leaders on how we can move forward, together, on reconciliation. Today’s topic is “Improving the health of Indigenous Peoples.” Details online.
The Canadian Medical Association hosts the first in a series of virtual Fireside Chats on Indigenous Health from May 10-June 12. CMA President Dr. Alika Lafontaine will lead this series of intimate discussions with Indigenous patients, providers and leaders on how we can move forward, together, on reconciliation. Today’s topic is “The importance of cultural safety … Read more
The Royal Society of Canada hosts a webinar based on an April 26 report, “Strengthening Health Care in Canada Post-COVID-19 Pandemic,” featuring some of the report authors who will discuss key recommendations outlined in the policy briefing. This event will take place online.
The Globe and Mail hosts a webinar on “Public-Private Partnerships: Where do we go from here?” A panel of experts will discuss how the private sector has become a big contributor to public projects in Canada, and that there’s a growing recognition that governments can’t work alone on issues like health care, housing, Indigenous reconciliation and climate change. … Read more
The Council of the Federation will meet with the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police. Premiers have called for meaningful changes to the Criminal Code of Canada, and also call on the federal government to renew and enhance the Guns and Gang Violence Action Fund. This event will take place online. Call 431-777-6675.
The Coalition for Dentalcare and Canadian Doctors for Medicare co-host a webinar, on “Dental Care in Canada.” Brandon Doucet, founder of the Coalition for Dentalcare, will moderation a discussion on the challenges and possibilities in Canada’s dental care system featuring Mary Otto, Dr. Paul Allison, and Dr. Hasan Sheikh. This event will take place online.
The Macdonald-Laurier Institute hosts a webinar: “Carbon tech, carbon capture: Turning the CO2 threat into an opportunity.” Leaders in the field will gather to review major initiatives for capturing carbon in Alberta and Saskatchewan, to discuss the economic opportunities in carbon tech, and assess the burgeoning Canadian sector. This event will take place online.
Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux will post a new PBO report entitled Budget 2023: Issues for Parliamentarians on the website. This report will help assist parliamentarians in their budgetary deliberations. Call 613-240-7019.
Canada’s high commissioner to the United Kingdom Ralph Goodale will deliver remarks on “Contemporary UK Politics and Economy: What are the lessons for Canada?” in a webinar hosted by the Universities of Regina and Saskatchewan. This event will take place online.
The Atlantic Association of Applied Economists hosts a webinar, “If Canada has More Family Doctors than ever Before, Why is it so Hard to Find One?” Policymakers are confronting the fact that primary care service volume is falling and inequities are widening. There are more primary care physicians than ever before, but they’re reporting record levels of overwork. Ruth Lavergne, associate … Read more
