February 2011 Archive Posts

Does Canada Need The Best Fighter Jets In The World?

February 11, 2011

Are we asking the right question about the F-35s? There’s plenty of political posturing over the sole-sourced ...

More candour urged in care of dying cancer patients

February 11, 2011

Originally published by CTV News on Feb.8th, 2011. To go to the website please click here WASHINGTON — Patients ...

Caregiver's Diary: Plans Change…Again

February 11, 2011

Youngest sister just got back from a week with my recently widowed 87 year old father in the Maritimes. The point of ...

Too slow or Too Dangerous? Health Canada Pursues Regulatory Modernization for Drugs

February 11, 2011

February 11, 2011 – Depending on your perspective and whom you ask, health Canada is either too slow to approve ...

Health Council of Canada Indicators

February 11, 2011

February 11, 2011 – The Canadian healthcare system often feels like an incomprehensible labyrinth. Knowing how ...

EU trade deal could cost Canadian drug plans billions

February 11, 2011

Originally published in the Globe and Mail Feb 7th 2011. To go to the Globe and Mail website please click ...

Health Care Teams

February 11, 2011

January 27 2011 In 2004, the federal government committed to having 50% of Canadians treated by primary health care ...

Our Newest CARP Member and Champion in Cabinet

February 11, 2011

CARP has met with a succession of Ministers of State for Seniors but none with the profile and promise of Julian ...

Caregiver's Diary: Plans Change…Again

February 11, 2011

Youngest sister just got back from a week with my recently widowed 87 year old father in the Maritimes. The point of ...

Mobile Health for Independent Living

February 11, 2011

Mobile health refers to the provision of health services using mobile devices, it is generally considered a subset of ...