The World Health Organization recently released their 2011 report on the global tobacco epidemic, highlighting health policy achievements, country specific... More »
In 1994, the death rate from cancer in Canada was almost the same as in the United States -- 184.1 deaths per 100,000 people in Canada versus 184.7 in the United... More »
New medicines are often blamed for being a major health cost driver in Canada but the reality is that they account for a relatively small proportion of health care... More »
Health Canada recently issued an advisory warning Canadians to avoid purchasing medications from three online pharmacies: www.northdrugmart.com, www.... More »
Presentation at the Canadian Cardiovascular Society Congress, attended by Steven Lott, Siobhan Cavanaugh (Associate) and Wayne Taylor (ED, Cameron Institute).... More »
The largest population-based health study ever conducted in North America was launched this past month in an effort to help better understand the causes, prevention... More »
According to a recently released report comparing international usage of prescription drugs, Canada ranks second-last (thirteenth out of 14 countries). The report... More »
Recently announced pharmacy reform in Ontario is a major step in redressing artificially high generic drug prices in Canada. Reforming Ontario's drug system will... More »
On Friday, March 5, 2010, over thirty Canadian health stakeholders (representing patients, providers, government, academics and industry) participated in a... More »
Patient engagement in Ontario's drug reimbursement decision making process: 2 years post Bill 102
Wednesday November 12 2008 to Wednesday November 12... More »
