AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMAID Policy: Ottawa plans legislation this fall to keep people whose sole condition is mental illness ineligible for assisted dying, while allowing advance requests for people at risk of losing capacity to consent. Women’s Heart Health: A $1.8-million investment will support cardiovascular health in Calgary. Flu Season: B.C. has secured millions of vaccine doses as cases rise and its immunization campaign rolls out. Pharmacy Industry: The Weston family’s Wittington Investments and Fairfax Financial agreed to buy Boots’ UK and Ireland retail operations and related businesses for US$8.9 billion, with the deal expected to close in 2027. Mental Health Research: St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton received a $2-million investment to advance psychedelic medicine research. Digital Health: Oura is bringing its Health Radar features to Canada, including insights on blood-pressure patterns and nighttime breathing.
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