Archive for 2016

October 1 is  and the Canadian Health Coalition is pleased to offer our best to all older people in Canada. We are grateful to the contributions that older people have made both working within and outsideRead More

The Quebec Health Minister announced on September 14 2016 that the province will be putting an end to extra-billing fees by the beginning of 2017. In 2015, Quebec’s National Assembly legalised extra-billing by passing BillRead More

Letters to the editor are typically submitted in response to a particular story. They are more timely and shorter. Word counts range depending on the publication, but 150-200 words is usually ideal. Look for theRead More

Legal Challenges to Health Care The Canadian Health Coalition has defended Canada’s public health system in several legal challenges. Click on the links below to learn more about important court cases and our involvement. CambieRead More

Ottawa – Today, Dr. Brian Day’s lawsuit against public health care went to trial before the Supreme Court of B.C. Day claims restricting private, for-profit care violates the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. HeRead More

While we constantly work to improve public health care for all, we believe that the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) if ratified will create significant challenges and barriers to both strengthening and expanding public health care. TheRead More

Ottawa – On Tuesday, Dr. Brian Day’s lawsuit against the B.C. Ministry of Health goes to trial in front of the province’s Supreme Court. Day claims waiting for public health care and restricting private, for-profitRead More

Canada wide –  Public health care advocates from social justice organizations, youth and seniors communities, and labour joined in a walk and rally in Whitehorse, Yukon today. They were sending a message to Canada’s PremiersRead More

Whitehorse, Y.T.  – Health care advocates from across Canada are gathering in Whitehorse at the Council of the Federation to send a strong message of support to put the heart back in health care. WhileRead More

Premiers asked to defend public health care Public health care advocates from social justice organizations, youth and seniors communities, and labour joined in a walk and rally in Whitehorse, Yukon today. They were sending aRead More