New Report: First Nations along James Bay coast need to spend more than half their income on food
Press Release MONTREAL, September 12, 2016 – First Nations communities located in the Mushkegowuk territories along the west coast of James Bay, including Moose Factory, Fort Albany and Attawapiskat, need…
Addictions in people with intellectual and developmental disabilities higher than expected, study shows
Addictions in people with intellectual and developmental disabilities higher than expected, study shows TORONTO, September 8, 2016 – A new CAMH study shows that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities…
Ktunaxa Nation and Home Depot team up again
Press Release The Ktunaxa Nation and Cranbrook Home Depot are once again teaming up to raise money for homeless and at risk of homeless people in the Cranbrook area. From…
Sustainable Medicare For All: New MLI video by Brian Lee Crowley
Press Release MLI wraps up its video series on how to reform the Canadian health care system OTTAWA, Sept. 6, 2016 – Better incentives and less bureaucracy are the key…
Early Headlines about Restraint in Healthcare Spending Often Misleading – C.D. Howe Institute
Press Release initial estimates based on provincial budgets have typically misled Canadians September 7, 2016 – Revised estimates for 2014 healthcare spending growth show increases larger than initially reported –…
Ontario Making Access to Services Easier for People with Developmental Disabilities
Press Release Changes Will Benefit Approximately 3,000 People Every Year September 2, 2016 10:00 A.M. Ministry of Community and Social Services Ontario is simplifying the application process for young people…
Northern Lights Casino and its Partners Support the Prince Albert Food Bank
Press Release August 31, 2016 – Prince Albert, SK – The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority, Northern Lights Casino and the Northern Lights Casino Development Corporation are hosting a barbeque fundraiser…
Health Reports – Acute care hospitalization by Aboriginal identity, Canada, 2006 through 2008
Press Release August 17, 2016 This study is based on 2006 Census (long-form) socio-demographic information (including Aboriginal identity) that was linked to the Discharge Abstract Database to create a sample…
Warning to Ottawa: Old Spending Habits Die Hard for Provinces when it comes to Healthcare
Press Release There is no clear evidence that a lasting period of health spending restraint is underway. August 9, 2016 – There is no clear evidence that a lasting period…
Health care costs typical Canadian family more than $11,000 per year
Press Release August 3, 2016 VANCOUVER—An average Canadian family of four (two parents with two children) will pay $11,494 for public health-care insurance in 2016, finds a new study released…
