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A letter, not a law: looming deadlines, provincial uncertainty, and Ottawa’s push to reimagine Canada Health Act compliance

Starting April 1, 2026, patient charges for physician-equivalent services will be deemed extra-billing and user chargers will occur.

Abbott v. London Health Sciences Centre: Ontario Court of Appeal reaffirms the authority of hospital boards to manage resources

The guidance comes at a time when many hospitals are facing tremendous pressures to recover from the significant impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Some things last forever: Government of Canada proposes regulatory measures for PFAS

The Government of Canada intends to introduce additional regulatory instruments to further restrict the manufacture and use of PFAS.

Recent decisions confirm reasonableness of hospital mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies

Recent decisions confirm the reasonableness of hospitals’ mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies during the pandemic.

Crowning a new kind of class: the Supreme Court of Canada finds B.C.’s multi-Crown class action is constitutional

We explore the decision and how it could pave the way for future interjurisdictional Crown cooperation and class action claims in the future.

The devil is in the details: legislative changes and access to healthcare

Legislative amendments are initiating significant developments in health reform.

Curb your (lobbying) enthusiasm? Navigating Canada’s lobbying regulations – insights for the pharmaceutical industry

The interplay of legal frameworks, ethical considerations and diverse stakeholders make lobbying a complex and sensitive process.

Winning wellness: strategic IP and regulatory considerations in Canada’s booming natural health products industry

A strategic approach to intellectual property and regulatory vigilance can give companies a competitive edge in this rapidly growing industry.

Canada introduces sweeping bill to mandate tech and data interoperability in healthcare

Act aims to facilitate access to electronic health information and to prohibit data blocking by health information technology vendors.

No longer just tobacco and opioids: B.C. plans commencing more class actions to recover health care costs involving virtually any product

On March 14, 2024, the province of British Columbia proposed broad multi-government class action legislation to claim costs arising from...