After many years of success, EvidenceNetwork.ca is no longer in operation. We would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the organization over the past decade including our dedicated researchers, newspaper editors, readers and funders. However, now it is time to move onto new ways of looking at knowledge mobilization and policy. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Shannon Sampert at s.sampert@uwinnipeg.ca.
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Women’s work across every aspect of healthcare is largely invisible

By Ivy Lynn Bourgeault Comments Off on Women’s work across every aspect of healthcare is largely invisible , , , , , , , ,

Why it’s critical we use gender transformative approaches for the health workforce in Canada Sometimes an issue can be so pervasive that it is rendered nearly invisible. Take for instance the gender of the health workforce. Women comprise 82 per cent of health workers in Canada, in contrast to 47 per cent in the total labour […]

What kind of health workforce will be needed to serve our aging population?

By Gregory Huyer and Ivy Lynn Bourgeault Comments Off on What kind of health workforce will be needed to serve our aging population? , , , , , , , ,

We know that Canada’s population is aging. Among the many statistics that have been reported is how in 2015, the proportion of Canadian seniors surpassed that of youth under 15 for the first time. The gap will continue to widen over the next 20 years.