By Shannon Sampert #metoo, Canadian politics, Canadian Senate, Manitoba, Marilou McPhedran, open communication, scandal, sexual harrassment, women's advocate
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 […]
Par Paul G. Thomas budget provincial, Canada, conseillers en gestion, consultants, Les budgets, Manitoba, organisations de santé, remodeler les soins de santé, soins de santé
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 budgets, Canada, consultants, health organizations, healthcare, management consultants, Manitoba, provincial budgets, redesign healthcare
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 Child well-being, childhood education, children, children in care, early childhood programs, environment, family, family support, health, Manitoba
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 culture, first nations, health, indigenous, Manitoba, Podcasts
While indigenous populations in Canada have higher risks of health problems, our usual treatments often focus solely on western medical approaches.
Par Jon McGovack culture, indigène, Manitoba, premières nations, santé
Wab Kinew has been telling scientists and health care professionals for years that culture is medicine.
By Jon McGavock culture, first nations, health, indigenous, Manitoba
Wab Kinew has been telling scientists and health care professionals for years that culture is medicine.
Par Danyaal Raza et Ritika Goel économie, le logement abordable, logement, logement insufficent, Manitoba, premières nations, sécurité du patient, soins de santé canadien, Système de santé canadien
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?
Par Brian Postl et Pierre-Gerlier Forest économie, Manitoba, plans d'affaires, premières nations, traité
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 affordable housing, Canada healthcare system, Canadian healthcare, economics, first nations, housing, insufficient funding, Manitoba, Patient safety
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?