Too many women around the world still die during pregnancy and childbirth
The government of Canada recently participated in the G7 Health Ministers meeting in Japan to discuss concrete actions to improve global health.
Re-thinking care for Canada’s aging population
As the population ages, there is a growing belief that a tsunami of elderly patients will bankrupt the healthcare system, but evidence shows that this is a misconception.
Why More Academics Should Engage with the Media, with Dr. Noralou Roos
Why more academics should engage with the media, a Policy Options Podcast. Imagine putting months of work into an article to have it read by only 10 people. This is the situation in much of academia right now, where the influx of new material is making it increasingly difficult for academics to get their research out to the public and to policy-makers.
A Sugar Tax is Not the Answer
As high obesity rates continue to be a health concern for Canadians, there is growing interest in introducing a sugar sweetened beverage tax.
How can we change the health workforce to serve our aging population?
As the population ages, experts say that the current institutional model of care needs to change to better support aging patients.
Does Canada need to worry about the same festering malaise that has disrupted the United States?
For many Canadians, the outcome of the United States election has been a shock. Trump’s campaign, as inarticulate and venal as it was, tapped into important and deeply rooted realities, realities that may contain lessons for Canada too.
Celebrating EvidenceNetwork.ca’s 5th Anniversary!
EvidenceNetwork.ca is celebrating its 5th year anniversary and we decided to celebrate — with a social media poster campaign featuring quotes from EvidenceNetwork.ca experts, advisors, contributors, supporters and colleagues answering the question: ‘Why EvidenceNetwork.ca?’ Click here to view or download our 5th year anniversary posters. Background: EvidenceNetwork.ca was created under the direction of Dr. Noralou Roos, […]
Do we really need an expanded CPP?
The Fraser Institute has argued recently that the federal government has failed to make a convincing case for Canada Pension Plan (CPP) expansion.
Slow down and stop the killing
Canadians are killing each other on our streets, even in broad daylight. The killers are usually known, but rarely prosecuted. Moreover, the killing could easily be prevented.
A price is right
Climate change has been recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as the biggest health threat of the 21st century.
