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Trade War Threatens Medical Costs, New Health Minister & B.C. Recruits U.S. Doctors
📍 U.S.-Canada trade war raises health costs, Canada gets a new Health Minister, and B.C. launches a campaign to attract U.S. doctors.
Healthy Canada Newsletter
March 16, 2025
📅 Sunday, March 16, 2025
Your trusted source for Canada’s top health stories—delivered every Sunday.
🏥 This Week’s Top Health Stories
1️⃣ Trade War Could Raise Medical Costs for Canadians
📍 By Stacey Hein – March 10, 2025
Medical Supply Chain at Risk – Experts warn that U.S. tariffs may drive up costs for pacemakers, insulin, and diagnostic tools.
Calls for Government Action – Medtech Canada urges federal and provincial leaders to protect access to vital medical devices.
🔗 Read More on CTV News
2️⃣ Potential HIV, Hepatitis Exposure at Toronto Clinic
📍 By Hannah Alberga – March 11, 2025
2,500 Patients Notified – Toronto Public Health warns of possible exposure to HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C due to improper sterilization.
🔗 Read More on Global News
3️⃣ B.C. Launches Campaign to Recruit U.S. Doctors & Nurses
📍 By Alec Lazenby – March 11, 2025
Fast-Track Licensing – B.C. aims to cut credentialing time for U.S. medical professionals to six weeks.
Addressing Shortages – The campaign seeks to attract healthcare workers amid doctor shortages and long wait times.
🔗 Read More on Vancouver Sun
4️⃣ Health Groups Warn of Trade War Impact on Medical Supplies
📍 By Nicole Ireland / The Canadian Press – March 13, 2025
Calls for Exemptions – Health associations urge the government to shield medical supplies from counter-tariffs.
🔗 Read More on CTV News
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5️⃣ New PM Carney Appoints Kamal Khera as Health Minister
📍 By Ryan Rumbolt – March 14, 2025
Cabinet Reshuffle – Brampton-West MP Kamal Khera takes over as Canada’s Minister of Health in PM Mark Carney’s new government.
Health Policy in Focus – Khera’s appointment signals potential shifts in federal health priorities under the new administration.
🔗 Read More on insauga.com
6️⃣ ‘Brain Pacemakers’ to Be Tested for Addiction Treatment
📍 By Robin McKie – March 15, 2025
New Implant Technology – Researchers will test brain implants that send electrical pulses to help reduce alcohol and opioid cravings.
Targeting Addiction – The trial aims to improve self-control and decrease relapse rates in patients with severe addiction histories.
🔗 Read More on The Guardian
7️⃣ Time to make the diabetes device fund a reality in Canada
📍 By Glenn Thibeault – March 16, 2025
Delayed Action – A year after announcing a Diabetes Device Fund, the federal government has yet to implement it.
Financial Burden – Patients face annual out-of-pocket costs up to $18,000 for essential diabetes management tools.
🔗 Read More on SaskToday
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— The Healthy Canada Weekly Team 🚀
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