By Shannon Sampert
The guards on Parliament Hill have a nickname for her. It’s “the Perfect Storm” and when Sen. Marilou McPhedran found out that’s what they were calling her, she was delighted. The Manitoba senator, named as an Independent to the Red Chamber in October of 2016, says she’s aware that she sometimes makes people uncomfortable but […]
By Paul G. Thomas
Le recours à des consultants en gestion pour concevoir des réformes pour les systèmes de santé du Canada a gagné en popularité auprès des gouvernements fédéral et provinciaux depuis les dernières décennies, mais cela n’a pas toujours été profitable. Pourquoi alors continuer à le faire? Dans ma province natale, le Manitoba, le nouveau gouvernement conservateur […]
By Paul G. Thomas
The use of management consultants to design reforms for Canada’s health systems has become increasingly popular by both provincial and federal governments over the past several decades – but it’s not always been good value for money spent. So why do we do it? In my home province of Manitoba, the newly installed Conservative government […]
By Nathan Nickel and Michael Moffatt
To thrive economically, Manitoba needs young people. Fortunately, our relatively high birth rate — around 1.93 for every 1000 women — combined with favourable immigration trends means that Manitoba’s population will continue to grow.
By Jon McGavock and Christopher Mushquash
While indigenous populations in Canada have higher risks of health problems, our usual treatments often focus solely on western medical approaches.
By Jon McGovack
Wab Kinew has been telling scientists and health care professionals for years that culture is medicine.
By Jon McGavock
Wab Kinew has been telling scientists and health care professionals for years that culture is medicine.
By Danyaal Raza and Ritika Goel
Lorsqu’on ne se sent pas bien, que ce soit à cause d’un rhume mineur ou d’une maladie fatale, le désir de rester chez soi, dans un cadre sûr et confortable où l’on peut prendre du repos et récupérer, est un sentiment universel. Mais si ce lieu est lui-même une cause de stress et de maladie, que faire?
By Brian Postl and Pierre-Gerlier Forest
C’est une réalité tragique et bien documentée : l’état de santé des peuples autochtones du Canada ne se compare pas et de loin à ce qu’on observe dans la population en général. Les données montrent malheureusement que c’est le cas pour toutes les maladies graves et pour tous les groupes d’âge.
By Danyaal Raza and Ritika Goel
When you’re feeling unwell, whether from a minor cold or a devastating terminal illness, the feeling of home, the desire for a safe and comfortable place to rest and recuperate, is a universal one. But what if your home itself is a source of stress and illness?