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Time of India
27-04-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Canada's Healthcare takes centre stage in 2025 Federal Election
Healthcare has become a crucial issue in Canada's federal elections 2025, as a major chunk of the population is without a family doctor, and emergency departments are facing unprecedented closures. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack India stares at a 'water bomb' threat as it freezes Indus Treaty India readies short, mid & long-term Indus River plans Shehbaz Sharif calls India's stand "worn-out narrative" In Fredericton, New Brunswick, 24-year-old Jhanvi Joshi, who came 5 years ago to study, represents the growing number of Canadians without access to primary care. Having been on a waiting list for a family doctor for two years, Joshi relies on online consultations, but rather than a family doctor. More than 6.5 million Canadians don't have a primary care provider. A recent Health Canada report released earlier this year also revealed a deficit of 22,823 family physicians across the country, with the situation getting worse due to an aging population and insufficient medical school graduates. Although the economy and trade have dominated the federal campaign, health care has surfaced in recent announcements and as parties announced their plans. The Liberals have promised to add thousands of new doctors, expand medical colleges, and improve their quality. In addition, they intend to establish a nationwide licensing system for healthcare professionals and invest $4 billion in the building and redevelopment of hospitals and clinics. On the other hand, the Conservatives pledge to add 15,000 more doctors by 2030 under their leader, Pierre Poilievre. They promise to uphold current health transfer agreements with provinces and support the Blue Seal Program, which would license trained experts. Live Events Dr. Joss Reimer, President of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) says 'We know we have gaps in our system, and we know that in order for us to contribute to the economy, to fight back against what we're facing with the U.S. and the global situation, we need our health,' Reimer said. She stressed that a healthy population is essential for the country to compete globally and contribute effectively to the economy. As Canada continues to face a severe shortage of health care professionals, the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is advising the government to streamline immigration and licensing processes to attract U.S. doctors. Dr. Joss Reimer, CMA President. A nationwide deficit of 60,000 registered nurses was revealed by the State of the Health Workforce in Canada, 2022. Canada also predicts a shortage of 78,000 doctors by 2031 and 117,600 nurses by 2030. The urgency of the situation is underscored by the Canadian Medical Association's "Fighting for Care" campaign, which emphasizes the need for immediate reforms to address the health care workforce shortage and improve access to care.
CBC
26-04-2025
- Politics
- CBC
The 2025 federal candidates in brief: Thunder Bay—Rainy River riding
Social Sharing Thunder Bay—Rainy River is commonly referred to as the "south side riding" within Thunder Bay as it includes the part of the city south of Highway 11/17 and the Harbour Expressway but it also stretches west to Lake of the Woods, and north to Brightsand River provincial park covering an area of about 30,000 square kilometres and a population of over 80,000. It also includes Atikokan, Fort Frances, Rainy River, Neebing, Oliver Paipoonge, Alberton, Chapple, Conmee, Dawson, Emo, Gillies, La Vallee, Lake of the Woods, Morley, O'Connor and the Unorganized Area of Rainy River. Several First Nations fall within Thunder Bay—Rainy River, including Fort William First Nation, Big Grassy River, Couchiching, Lac des Mille Lacs No. 22A1, and Seine River No. 23A. CBC reached out to all the federal candidates to request summaries of key election issues as identified by northwestern Ontario voters. The candidates and their responses are listed in alphabetical order by surname are as follows: Eric Arner, Green Healthcare, including but not limited to primary care, mental health and addictions: " Ontario is suffering from intentional underfunding by the Ford government in an effort to push private care. Green party would enforce the Canada Health Act to ensure federal funds are spent only on public care." Cost of living, including but not limited to housing affordability and taxes: " Dramatic income tax reduction for those earning less than $100 000." "National minimum wage index calculated regionally based on essential expenses." Housing and Homelessness: " Crown Corporation dedicated to building affordable housing." "Housing-first strategy provides housing with wraparound services to help people transition from temporary to permanently housed." First Nations issues, including but not limited to infrastructure and mental health: " Implement all 94 Calls to Action from Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission." US-Canada relations, including but not limited to tariffs: Did not provide a response Brendan Hyatt, Conservative Healthcare, including but not limited to primary care, mental health and addictions: "Introduce the Blue Seal Program to fast-track foreign-trained doctors and nurses." Cost of living, including but not limited to housing affordability and taxes: "Axe the carbon tax." "Cut the lowest income tax bracket to 12.5%." Housing and Homelessness: "Remove HST on new homes up to $1.3 million." "Sell off 6000 federal buildings to build new homes." First Nations issues, including but not limited to infrastructure and mental health: "Establish the Canadian Indigenous Opportunities Corporation, led by Indigenous people to offer loan guarantees for Indigenous communities." US-Canada relations, including but not limited to tariffs: Marcus Powlowski, Liberal Healthcare, including but not limited to primary care, mental health and addictions: "Recruiting more doctors, cancer care funding, improving support for mental health and addictions." "Protecting healthcare from cuts." Cost of living, including but not limited to housing affordability and taxes: "Lowering living costs through tax cuts, childcare, affordable housing." Housing and Homelessness: "Doubling housing construction, building co-op housing, investing in transitional housing." First Nations issues, including but not limited to infrastructure and mental health: "Backing Indigenous self-determination." "Access to clean water, healthcare." US-Canada relations, including but not limited to tariffs: "Fighting tariffs and reinvesting tariff revenue in Canadian workers." Sabrina Ree, PPC Healthcare, including but not limited to primary care, mental health and addictions: "[Prioritizing] patient-centered healthcare, fiscal responsibility and innovation." Cost of living, including but not limited to housing affordability and taxes: "[Cutting] carbon and federal taxes, saving farmers $150,000 yearly, and deregulate zoning for affordable housing." Housing and Homelessness: "Pause immigration, remove GST on construction, and streamline land use approvals." First Nations issues, including but not limited to infrastructure and mental health: "Support First Nations infrastructure through private investment, market-driven mental health solutions, and self-governance." US-Canada relations, including but not limited to tariffs: "[Opposing] U.S. tariffs, champions free speech, removes trade barriers and ensures pipeline access." Yuk-Sem Won, NDP Healthcare, including but not limited to primary care, mental health and addictions: "Continue to expand universal care—Dentalcare and pharmacare; imagine getting mental healthcare with your health card not a credit card!" "To ensure proper funding and staffing for hospitals, long term care and paramedic." Cost of living, including but not limited to housing affordability and taxes: "Affordable: cap rent, grocery hikes, and make the rich pay their share." Housing and Homelessness: "Housing is a right—build non-profit, sustainable, affordable homes." First Nations issues, including but not limited to infrastructure and mental health: "Reconciliation—real funding, real consent, real partnerships." US-Canada relations, including but not limited to tariffs:
