QSA's Week in Healthcare (#4, 2025)
Health ministers meet; CRTC funds internet expansion; Measles risk statement; Mental health funding in Nova Scotia; Melamine risk assessment update.
Start Date: 2025-01-25
End Date: 2025-01-31
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Federal Provincial Territorial Health Ministers' Meeting
The Federal Provincial Territorial Health Ministers convened in Halifax to discuss the current challenges and strategies in the Canadian health system. Key topics included the integration of digital health solutions, pharmaceutical priorities, and public health measures. Health Minister Ya'ara Saks emphasized the need for collaborative efforts to address the ongoing demands on the healthcare workforce. The meeting aimed to forge a cohesive approach to enhance healthcare services across provinces.
Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca
CRTC's Broadband Fund Expands Internet Access
The CRTC has committed over $14 million to improve high-speed fibre Internet access in Jade City, Good Hope Lake, and Upper Liard. This initiative is part of the ongoing Broadband Fund, enhancing connectivity in over 270 communities. The improved infrastructure aims to support essential services such as healthcare facilities, providing better access to reliable internet services for remote and Indigenous communities.
Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca
