AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMAiD Scrutiny: A Canadian family is challenging the ethics and legality of an 83-year-old grandmother’s euthanasia, alleging she opposed the procedure and consent was mishandled. Opioid Crisis in Seniors: Ontario report from Unity Health finds opioid use disorder among older adults is rising fast, with opioid-related deaths also increasing. Nursing Home Staffing Pressure: New Brunswick nursing homes are asking the province to fund more direct one-on-one care hours for residents, saying they’re still waiting on a clear response. Workplace Injury Prevention: Saskatchewan launched a mobile research lab with WorkSafe and the WCB to bring real-world safety data to employers. Regional Health Access: T’Sou-ke Nation is developing a Nation-led “Campus of Care, Learning and Innovation Hub” to address local gaps in primary care and virtual/emergency planning. Health Canada Enforcement: Health Canada suspended collection at a Manitoba donation site and suspended a Grifols licence in Winnipeg. Community Care & Patient Experience: Cambridge Memorial Hospital is working with the Beryl Institute to improve patient experience across the care journey. Public Health Tech: Canada’s privacy commissioner is investigating a major driver’s licence data breach. Mental Health Support: A study highlights the cost of living driving a mental health care crisis. Indigenous Genomics: First Nations on Vancouver Island are building salmon genomics capacity to improve fisheries management and conservation. Care Access by Air: Wabasca airport lighting upgrades raise questions about where STARS can land during emergency closures.
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