National standards and universal access at issue.
from the Canadian Health Coalition
The federal government announced April 16 that it is terminating its funding of the Health Council of Canada.
Apr 222013
Canadian Health Coalition
The Canadian Health Coalition is a public advocacy organization dedicated to the preservation and improvement of Medicare.
Our membership is comprised of national organizations representing nurses, health care workers, seniors, churches, anti-poverty groups,
women and trade unions, as well as affiliated coalitions in 9 provinces and one territory.
Apr 172013
Killing the Health Council removes the national watchdog for health care standards.
from the Canadian Health Coalition
The Canadian Health Coalition issued an urgent alert to Canadians in light of today’s news that the Harper Government is terminating its funding of the Health Council of Canada.
“This announcement signals Harper’s intention to withdraw essential federal leadership from health care. Medicare will not survive the withdrawal of the guardian of national standards and universal access to care for all Canadians regardless of where they live. This could mean the end of Canada’s last and most loved social program,” said Michael McBane, National Coordinator of the Canadian Health Coalition.
Nov 162012
Trade deals add costs to Canadians' own prescriptions.
from the Canadian Health Coaltion
OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 14,2012/ Troy Media/ – A recent Canadian Press report on trade negotiations between Canada and the European Union (CETA) says Ottawa is prepared to give the Europeans, and the pharmaceutical industry, at least part of what they asked for on drug patents – a move that could cost Canadians up to $1 billion a year.