Podcasts about Health Canada

Tony Baldassarre, President and CEO of UniDoc Health, has a mission to provide accessible healthcare through remote technology and a Health Cube that can be deployed in a wide range of settings. This approach integrates into existing EMR/EHR platforms and includes a healthcare professional who works with the patient in the Cube to interact with medical devices and consult remotely with a doctor. There have been successful deployments in Ukraine, Italy, and Alaska, showing a significant reduction in emergency room visits and demonstrating capabilities for specialized care and management of chronic conditions.  Tony explains, "With the UniDoc solution, what we do is not just enable a conversation between a doctor and patient - it is not just a phone or video call. We actually provide real diagnostic medical devices for doctors to conduct a comprehensive medical visit remotely, just as if the patient were in their office. The important thing is that number one, we only use real medical devices. These are medical devices that are approved by Health Canada, the FDA, and the European Union. They are the exact same medical devices that you find at a doctor's office or a hospital. So the doctors are actually conducting the visit, and the data that they're receiving is exactly the same as it would be if they were together in the office."   "So, simply what happens first and foremost is that the patient, either through the browser, the UniDoc website, or through our app, chooses a doctor, be it male, female, different races, languages, etc. Once they have the appointment confirmed by the doctor, the patient just shows up at the Health Cube at the time that they requested the appointment, and they walk in. Once inside the Cube, there's a chair and a nurse, I'll call them a nurse for generality. There's a nurse on site, and the doctor is the only person who is remote. At that point, the nurse connects the doctor to the visit, and the medical visit starts."   "We have two Cubes in Ukraine right now, actually in Kyiv and at the border of Romania and Ukraine. That's been set up there since April of this year. We've already seen over 3000 patients, and a lot of it is actually being used by people in the town and for chronic diseases. On top of that, by law in Ukraine, we had to place these Cubes by the hospitals. That's a requirement. And the hospital is actually seeing a 35% decline in people going to the emergency room."  #UniDocHealth #HealthTech #RemoteHealthcare #MedicalInnovation #Telehealth #HealthcareAccess #Telemedicine #MedicalDevices #HealthEquity #DigitalHealth #RuralHealthcare #HealthcareInnovation  UniDocHealth.com Download the transcript here

Tony Baldassarre, President and CEO of UniDoc Health, has a mission to provide accessible healthcare through remote technology and a Health Cube that can be deployed in a wide range of settings. This approach integrates into existing EMR/EHR platforms and includes a healthcare professional who works with the patient in the Cube to interact with medical devices and consult remotely with a doctor. There have been successful deployments in Ukraine, Italy, and Alaska, showing a significant reduction in emergency room visits and demonstrating capabilities for specialized care and management of chronic conditions.  Tony explains, "With the UniDoc solution, what we do is not just enable a conversation between a doctor and patient - it is not just a phone or video call. We actually provide real diagnostic medical devices for doctors to conduct a comprehensive medical visit remotely, just as if the patient were in their office. The important thing is that number one, we only use real medical devices. These are medical devices that are approved by Health Canada, the FDA, and the European Union. They are the exact same medical devices that you find at a doctor's office or a hospital. So the doctors are actually conducting the visit, and the data that they're receiving is exactly the same as it would be if they were together in the office."   "So, simply what happens first and foremost is that the patient, either through the browser, the UniDoc website, or through our app, chooses a doctor, be it male, female, different races, languages, etc. Once they have the appointment confirmed by the doctor, the patient just shows up at the Health Cube at the time that they requested the appointment, and they walk in. Once inside the Cube, there's a chair and a nurse, I'll call them a nurse for generality. There's a nurse on site, and the doctor is the only person who is remote. At that point, the nurse connects the doctor to the visit, and the medical visit starts."   "We have two Cubes in Ukraine right now, actually in Kyiv and at the border of Romania and Ukraine. That's been set up there since April of this year. We've already seen over 3000 patients, and a lot of it is actually being used by people in the town and for chronic diseases. On top of that, by law in Ukraine, we had to place these Cubes by the hospitals. That's a requirement. And the hospital is actually seeing a 35% decline in people going to the emergency room."  #UniDocHealth #HealthTech #RemoteHealthcare #MedicalInnovation #Telehealth #HealthcareAccess #Telemedicine #MedicalDevices #HealthEquity #DigitalHealth #RuralHealthcare #HealthcareInnovation  UniDocHealth.com Listen to the podcast here

Skinny is in, and it doesn't help when the drugs that help us get there are set to get cheaper.Whether it's Ozempic or Wegovy, the cost of shrinking doesn't end with what you pay at the pharmacy. It bleeds into your everyday interactions - both with others and by yourself. And unless your results are being guided by a dietician or medical provider, who's to say how sustainable pay-as-you-go weight-loss actually is?Host Maria Kestane speaks to writer Brianne Cail to unpack her journey using weight-loss drugs, and the give-and-take at the cost of her wellbeing thanks to the cost of drugs. The two also discuss what safeguards Health Canada could implement to help patients move through prescribed weight-loss and weight management. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

In this episode of The Brian Crombie Radio Hour, Brian sits down with Russell Barth, Ottawa-based medical cannabis advocate and author of Outlaw Patients: A Medical Marijuana Memoir, for a candid, deeply personal conversation about pain, recovery, and the real story behind cannabis legalization in Canada. Russell's journey begins with fibromyalgia so severe it left him in a wheelchair for more than five years — and a recovery that challenges conventional assumptions about medicine, disability, and treatment. But this is more than a health story. It's a revealing look at how patient-led court battles, not political generosity or tax incentives, dismantled cannabis prohibition long before Parliament acted. Together, they explore how medical cannabis helped Russell regain mobility, why constitutional challenges reshaped Canadian drug policy, what the science actually says about THC, CBD, pain, and epilepsy, and why many medical users remain frustrated with today's regulated system. The conversation also tackles persistent myths, Health Canada's own data, and why psychedelics may be on a similar legal trajectory. The episode closes with two short reflections from Brian — one unpacking a viral manifesto on attraction, confidence, and control, and another examining what he calls “the death of pursuit” in modern relationships, work, and institutions. This isn't a pro- or anti-cannabis debate.It's a clear-eyed discussion about patients, courts, unintended consequences — and how policy really changes, often long before governments catch up.

In this episode of Beyond The Abstract, Dr. Matthew Sloan sits down to discuss findings from his recent article Symptom-Triggered Alcohol Withdrawal Management Delivered Over Telemedicine featured in the November/December issue of the Journal of Addiction Medicine. Join us as Dr. Sloan shares insights into his study investigating the feasibility of delivering symptom-triggered alcohol withdrawal management over telemedicine.   Dr. Matthew Sloan is a clinician scientist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He specializes in the treatment of substance use disorders and their psychiatric comorbidities. He completed medical school and psychiatry residency at McGill University followed by a postdoctoral fellowship in human psychopharmacology at the National Institutes of Health and an addiction psychiatry fellowship at Yale University. Dr. Sloan's primary research interests are developing innovative new treatments for substance use disorders and exploring determinants of psychopharmacological response to drugs of misuse. He has obtained competitive research funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Health Canada, and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Discovery Fund and has received scientific prizes from the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.   Article Link: Symptom-Triggered Alcohol Withdrawal Management Delivered Over Telemedicine

Farmers say gopher holes are so big cows are breaking their legs. The pesticide strychnine was banned two years ago and many point to a growing gopher population that has caused huge problems. Saskatchewan and Alberta called for the ban to be reversed, but this week Health Canada said no. Our political panelists Jeremy Simes and Murray Mandryk say this isn't just about politics. Farmers' crops are taking a hit.

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After thirty years, the mission is clearer than ever.In Part Three, the final episode of the Truehope 30th Anniversary Special, David Stephan, Vice President of Truehope Canada, sits down with his father, founder Anthony Stephan, for a candid reflection on the full scope of Truehope's journey and what it has taken to stay the course.This episode examines the long-term consequences of standing against powerful regulatory bodies, prolonged legal battles with Health Canada, and the broader forces shaping mental health care in Canada. Anthony and David discuss government overreach, systemic resistance, and the reality of challenging pharmaceutical-centric models while advocating for nutritional solutions that have helped hundreds of thousands of people.But this conversation is not rooted in bitterness. It is forward-looking.Together, they reflect on what they've learned, the responsibility that comes with helping so many, and why Truehope's commitment to providing accessible, effective nutritional support remains unwavering despite decades of opposition.This is a conversation about purpose.About accountability.And about the future of mental health.Part Three focuses on the mission.The lessons learned.The road ahead.And why Truehope continues.

On this episode of The Food Professor Podcast, Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois unpack one of the most wide-ranging conversations of the season—blending major food policy, trade, and retail stories with an inspiring deep dive into the life and business philosophy of Cosimo Mammoliti, Founder & CEO of the Terroni Group.The episode opens with fast-moving headlines shaping Canada's food system. The hosts analyze the federal government's decision to cut roughly 1,300 jobs at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), debating whether technology, AI, and risk-based inspection models can offset staffing losses. They then break down the new income-tested GST grocery credit, calling it a helpful short-term fix that fails to address deeper productivity and food affordability challenges.Next, the discussion turns to gene-edited pork, following Health Canada's approval and the decision by DuBreton to label products as non-gene-edited. Sylvain stresses this is not a food safety issue—but a consumer transparency issue that will define trust in future food technologies. The hosts also explore the implications of the long-awaited EU–India trade agreement, what it means for Canada's global food competitiveness, and how warming relations with China and India could reshape agri-food exports.Climate volatility also makes the agenda, with Arctic air threatening Florida citrus crops and reinforcing how global sourcing—from Egypt to South Africa—now underpins North American grocery supply. The segment closes with a sharp debate on universities banning beef, Amazon's decision to close Fresh and Go stores while doubling down on automation, and Starbucks' early progress under CEO Brian Niccol.At the heart of the episode is an extraordinary conversation with Cosimo Mammoliti, whose Terroni Group has grown from a four-stool café on Queen Street into a hospitality, importing, and wine empire spanning Toronto and Los Angeles. Cosimo shares how his obsession with **materia prima—ingredient integrity and provenance—**led him to import his own flour, olive oil, and wines directly from family producers across Italy.He explains why Terroni does not allow menu modifications, how COVID permanently changed his approach to delivery platforms, and why authenticity—not trends—guides every decision. Cosimo also reflects on launching his best-selling cookbook La Cucina di Terroni, his fast-growing frozen pizza brand Porta, and the operational pressures facing restaurants in today's high-cost economy. About UsDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Visiting Professor in Food Policy and Distribution at McGill University and a Professor in Food Distribution and Policy in the Faculty of Management at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University.Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. He is one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability with over 775 published peer-reviewed journal articles. Dr. Charlebois is also an editor for the prestigious Trends in Food Science Technology journal. He co-hosts The Food Professor podcast, discussing issues in the food, foodservice, grocery and restaurant industries and which is the most listened Canadian management podcast in Canada. Every year since 2012, he has published the now highly anticipated Canadian Food Price Report, which provides an overview of food price trends for the coming year. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, nationally as well as internationally. He has testified on several occasions before parliamentary committees on food policy-related issues as an expert witness. He has been asked to act as an advisor on food and agricultural policies in many Canadian provinces and other countries.With extensive experience collaborating with businesses, governments, and NGOs, Dr. Charlebois combines academic rigor with practical expertise, making him one of the most influential voices in the global agri-food landscape. His work continues to advance the understanding of food systems, fostering innovation and resilience in a rapidly evolving industry. In 2025, he received the prestigious Charles III medal recognizing his tremendous work in informing Canadians about food issues. Michael LeBlanc is a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and media entrepreneur. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions hosted senior retail executive on-stage in 1:1 interviews worldwide. Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including The Remarkable Retail Podcast, The Voice of Retail, The Food Professor, The FEED powered by Loblaw and the Global eCommerce Leaders podcast. He has been recognized by the National Retail Federation (NRF) as a global Top Retail Voice for 2025 and 2025, and continues to be a ReThink Retail Top Retail Expert for the fifth year in a row.

In this episode, Marsha speaks with Margaret Wallis-Duffy. Margaret is a multi-award-winning Registered Massage Therapist, health educator, speaker, and founder of Wallis for Wellness—an innovative clinic dedicated to proactive, integrative, and preventative healthcare. With over 34 years of clinical and professional experience, Margaret has become a respected leader in helping individuals move from reactive healthcare to empowered self-leadership.With a background in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo and credentials as a Professional Consultant in Aging, Margaret brings both science and lived experience to her work. Her passion for prevention is deeply personal, shaped by her own complex health journey as a young competitive athlete whose invisible pain went undiagnosed for years. That experience forged her lifelong commitment to advocacy, education, and helping people trust their bodies and find their voice within the healthcare system.Margaret is the visionary behind Preventative Health Awareness Month (PHAM), a national education and advocacy movement recognized by Health Canada in 2023. She is a sought-after speaker who collaborates with leading brands, healthcare organizations, and community leaders, and she designs customized Corporate Wellness Programs that support resilience, performance, and sustainable health in today's workplaces.In 2026, Margaret is thrilled to be launching the CEO of Your Health HUB & Community—a transformative platform designed to help everyday people get into the driver's seat of their health through education, practical tools, and access to trusted healthcare professionals. Her mission is simple yet powerful: to empower people to become the CEO of their health—and, ultimately, their life.Highlights:[00:03:28] Growing up with responsibility early and how it shaped her self worth[00:05:41] Overgiving as an identity and why it felt safer than receiving[00:07:54] The subtle signs of burnout she ignored for years[00:10:09] The moment her body forced her to slow down[00:12:36] Learning to stop pushing through and start listening[00:15:08] Why boundaries felt selfish before they felt necessary[00:17:42] Releasing guilt around rest and doing less[00:20:11] Nervous system regulation as the missing piece in healing[00:23:47] Redefining success outside of productivity and proving[00:27:18] How relationships shifted once she stopped abandoning herself[00:31:02] Margaret's message for anyone feeling depleted or stuckConnect with MargaretInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/becometheceoofyourhealthEmail: mwallis@wallisforwellness.comWebsite: https://www.wallisforwellness.com/Blog: https://blog.wallisforwellness.com/Heart Wired CEO Mastermind 2026: https://meghan-weir.thrivecart.com/hwceomastermind/Marsha Vanwynsberghe — NLP Storytelling Trainer, OUTSPOKEN NLP Coaching Certification, Author, Speaker, and PodcasterDownload FREE “You Are Supported” Hypnosis and Subliminal Bundle HERE Join the next cohort of OUTSPOKEN NLP Coaching Certification

As thousands of lives began to change, the resistance began.In Part Two of the Truehope 30th Anniversary Special, founder Anthony Stephan and his son David Stephan, Vice President of Truehope Canada, take listeners into the most turbulent chapter of Truehope's history.This episode explores the rise of EMPower Plus, a groundbreaking multi-nutrient formula that helped thousands of people experiencing serious mental health challenges and the intense opposition that followed. As awareness grew, so did scrutiny, culminating in prolonged legal battles with Health Canada and repeated attempts to remove the product from public access, despite mounting evidence and firsthand outcomes.Anthony and David recount years spent defending the right to nutritional choice, navigating courtrooms instead of laboratories, and enduring the personal and professional toll of standing against powerful regulatory systems.This is a story about resilience under pressure.About what happens when lived experience collides with institutional authority.And why the fight to protect access mattered far beyond one company.Part Two focuses on the conflict.The pushback.The legal battles.And the cost of challenging the system.

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Dental clinics may be small, but the expectations for safe, consistent sterilization are anything but. In this episode of "Sterilization Standards Unpacked," Warren Hiller joins us to explore how CSA Z314, Health Canada, and provincial guidelines come together to shape dental reprocessing across provinces. From dental assistants juggling sterilization tasks to the growing requirements for certified MDR techs, Warren shares how standards, competencies, and documentation are changing the game for oral surgery and dental teams alike. If your team is trying to keep up with evolving standards while still getting through the day's busy schedule, this episode gives you the insight and direction to take your next step with confidence! This 5-part series pulls back the curtain on how Canadian dental teams are translating sterilization standards into real-world practice—one guideline, one cycle, one patient at a time. With each episode, we'll explore the people, processes, and evolving expectations driving dental sterilization forward. It's not about compliance checklists—it's about connection, clarity, and conversations that make the technical feel personal. A special thanks to our sponsor, Solventum Medical, for supporting this podcast series! #BeyondClean #Solventum #SterilizationStandardsUnpacked #DentalSterilization #SterileProcessing #Documentation #DentalTeams #MDRTech #Competency

With anxiety over Arctic sovereignty at an all-time high, a Canadian startup is pitching itself as Ottawa's solution. Like a student who's behind on their readings, Health Canada is looking to copy some homework off of friends.

Health Canada approved the first glucagon-like peptide one daily pill, Rybelsus, on Monday for adults with type two diabetes who face high risks of heart disease. This semaglutide pill, made by the same company behind injectable Ozempic and Wegovy, aims to improve blood sugar levels alongside diet and exercise while cutting chances of heart attacks, strokes, or death from cardiovascular events. Company trials with over nine thousand six hundred fifty patients showed it lowered those risks compared to a placebo. Unlike prior GLP one drugs in Canada, all injectables until now, this offers a convenient oral option, though experts note it may need higher doses since stomach acids break down some of the peptide, making injections potentially more effective for weight loss.Recent studies highlight challenges with these medications. A review in the British Medical Journal, published this week, analyzed sixty-three trials involving more than nine thousand people and found users regain weight at about zero point four kilograms per month after stopping GLP one drugs, with heart benefits vanishing too. In the United States, the food and drug administration approved an oral Wegovy pill last month, now available for around one hundred forty-nine United States dollars monthly through places like Amazon Pharmacy.Oprah Winfrey, seventy-one, shared candid thoughts on GLP one medications this week during appearances on CBS Sunday Morning and The View. She called them a vital tool for managing obesity, a disease she now views without shame or self-blame. Winfrey said the constant food noise in her mind vanished hours after her first dose, freeing her from obsession despite still enjoying food. She regrets not discovering them in two thousand thirteen, lamenting wasted years of sadness, and admitted gaining twenty pounds in a year after stopping to test her willpower, proving to her it is a lifelong need like blood pressure medicine. Promoting her new book with doctor Ania Jastreboff, she stressed obesity causes overeating, not the reverse, and urged ending blame, even covering costs for friends who cannot afford it.Analysts at Jefferies noted on January twelfth that widespread use of weight loss drugs like Ozempic could save major United States airlines up to five hundred eighty million dollars in fuel this year, as lighter passengers cut jet fuel needs by up to one point five percent. In Canada, semaglutide patents expired this month, paving the way for cheaper generics to boost access.Thanks for tuning in, listeners, please subscribe, come back next week for more, and remember this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot Ai.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

In 2016, the Canadian federal government recognized the opioid crisis as a public health emergency, yet 10 years later, thousands of Canadians die from opioid toxicity every year.Health Canada committed $17 million to research projects and harm reduction initiatives aimed at substance use prevention in late 2025, but one problem that's hard to put a dollar figure on to fix is stigmatization and stereotypes surrounding safe consumption sites - which Ontario closed nine of last year.Host Maria Kestane speaks to Dimitra Panagiotoglou, the Canada Research Chair in the Economics of Harm Reduction and associate professor at McGill, to discuss her recent study on the relationship between crime associated with supervised consumption sites, and how Canadians can approach nuanced conversations surrounding substance use. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

In our ongoing quest to become a Grey's Anatomy rewatch podcast, we decided it would be a good idea to kick off the new year with another Grey's Anatomy focused episode.  Our editor, and certified Grey's Anatomy superfan, Robyn Flynn, brings more crazy cases and stories from one of the longest running medical dramas of all time. Could these cases actually happen in real life?! And, if so, how would the doctors deal with those patients and situations? Become a supporter of our show today either on Patreon or through PayPal! Thank you! http://www.patreon.com/thebodyofevidence/ https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=9QZET78JZWCZE Email us your questions at thebodyofevidence@gmail.com. Editor:    Robyn Flynn Theme music: “Fall of the Ocean Queen“ by Joseph Hackl Rod of Asclepius designed by Kamil J. Przybos Chris' book, Does Coffee Cause Cancer?: https://ecwpress.com/products/does-coffee-cause-cancer Obviously, Chris is not your doctor (probably). This podcast is not medical advice for you; it is what we call information.

A Canadian Good Manufacturing Practices ("GMP") compliant, pharmaceutical drug manufacturer licensed by Health Canada for the handling of controlled substances and GMP production. From two 10,000-square-foot facilities in British Columbia and operating under a Drug Establishment License from Health Canada, Optimi supplies active pharmaceutical ingredients and finished dosage forms to regulated channels, with products currently in market for prescription use in Australia via the Authorized Prescriber Scheme and accessible in Canada through the Special Access Program.

In this special two-part collaboration, Jason Watkin, CEO of Purica and host of Swallow the Truth, sits down with David Stephan, VP of Truehope Canada, for a candid and unfiltered conversation on natural health, freedom, and power in Canada.Part 1 explores the strikingly similar beginnings of Purica and Truehope. Two companies that faced intense government opposition for helping Canadians access natural health products. Jason and David recount early battles with Health Canada, including armed raids intended to intimidate, coordinated pressure from government-funded agencies, and what they describe as misleading narratives pushed by state-supported media.The conversation also addresses the removal of access to EMPower Plus, the devastating human consequences that followed, and Health Canada's attempt to use personal tragedy to set a legal precedent that would criminalize parents for choosing natural health care. The episode closes with a broader discussion on corruption, power-grabbing, and how these forces are eroding trust, freedom, and humanity itself.This is a powerful opening chapter in a two part series. Nothing is off-limits, and everything is rooted in lived experience.Learn more:www.truehopecanada.comwww.purica.comPart 2 continues the conversation, looking forward to the future of natural health, leadership, and choice.

New numbers from Health Canada suggest the country is experiencing a wave of flu cases at a level not seen in years. That means hospitalizations are also on the rise. And: Prime Minister Mark Carney has chosen Mark Wiseman as Canada's new ambassador to the U.S. Also: Ottawa's got a new offer to reform the on-reserve child welfare system. It's willing to spend more than $35 billion, which is substantially less than the $47.8 billion put forward by former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government.Plus: Canadian pocketbooks lighter this holiday season, a look at potential airline labour disputes in 2026, more detail on how Bondi beach attack unfolded, and more.

Despite flagging concerns about political bias at Canada's “anti-hate” organization, Liberals still approved $200,000 in taxpayer funds to the self-described “anti-fascist” group. A new poll found that over half of British Columbians are concerned about their private property rights after a BC Supreme Court justice granted the Cowichan tribe Aboriginal title in the province. Health Canada contradicted its own officials' testimony and admitted that Canadian tax dollars are used to fund the procurement of drug paraphernalia, such as crack pipes, at drug consumption sites. Tune in to the Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Melanie Bennet! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Global Agri-Trends says tariffs on trade haven’t been as serious a concern for the meat sector.Brett Stuart is a founding partner for Global AgriTrends. He was formerly employed by the US Meat Export Federation as their lead economist. He conducted numerous research and analysis projects in the global meat trade areas as well as advising US trade officials on internation meat access issues.He shared some of his findings during the Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium.The House of Commons agriculture committee has been reviewing the policies and procedures of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, as well as Health Canada. One issue discussed has been the growing number of concerns that have impacted Canada's veterinarians.Tracy Fisher, the president of the Canadian Veterinarian Medical Association, share some of those strugglesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liberty Dispatch ~ December 05, 2025 In this episode of Liberty Dispatch, hosts Andrew DeBartolo and Matthew Hallick talk about the dangers of Bill C-9 and how Canada's government isn't just taking away Canadian's God-given rights, they are also sanctioning the murder of their own citizens in mass numbers. For full access to all our content, including the extended interviews, become a paid subscriber at: https://ldcanada.substack.com. Opening & Intro (00:00–01:09) Welcome & Introduction (01:09–10:10) Segment 1 - LIB/BLOC Coalition Set to Ram Through “Hate Speech” Law Bill C-9, which could criminalize the Bible (11:03–33:46): “Liberal-Bloc deal removes religious exemption from hate-speech laws” | National Post: https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/liberals-bloc-hate-speech-laws-religious-exemptions “John Carpay critiques Bill C-9…” | JCCF via YouTube: Segment 2 - Canadian “Medical” Madness (35:22–01:00:25): “Health Canada report finds euthanasia now accounts for over 5% of deaths nationwide” | LifeSiteNews: https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/health-canada-report-finds-euthanasia-now-accounts-for-over-5-of-deaths-nationwide “Canada allows third-trimester abortions on demand: report” | The Post Millennial: https://thepostmillennial.com/canada-allows-third-trimester-abortions-on-demand-report?utm_content= “Undercover videos on late-term abortion are causing chaos among Liberal activists” | LifeSiteNews: https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/undercover-videos-on-late-term-abortion-are-causing-chaos-among-liberals-activists Segment 3 - More Canadian News (01:02:28–01:22:37): “Carney eyes major cabinet purge” | Juno News: https://www.junonews.com/p/carney-eyes-major-cabinet-purge; “Breaking: Frances Widdowson arrested” | Juno News: https://www.junonews.com/p/breaking-frances-widdowson-arrested; Conclusion (01:22:37–01:23:57) Outro (01:23:57–01:24:26) SHOW SPONSORS: New Sponsor! Genesis Gold Group: https://bibleandgold.com; Invest with Rocklinc: info@rocklinc.com or call them at 905-631-546; Diversify Your Money with Bull Bitcoin: https://mission.bullbitcoin.com/dispatch; BarterPay: https://barterpay.ca/; Barter It: https://www.barterit.ca/; Get freedom from Censorious CRMS by signing up for SalesNexus: https://www.salesnexus.com/; SUBSCRIBE TO OUR SHOWS/CHANNELS: LIBERTY DISPATCH PODCAST: https://libertydispatch.podbean.com; https://rumble.com/LDshow; CONTACT US: libertydispatch@pm.me STAY UP-TO-DATE ON ALL THINGS LD: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liberty_dispatch/; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LibertyDispatchCanada; X: @LDCanada - https://x.com/_LDCanada; Rumble: https://rumble.com/LDshow; YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@libertydispatch Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW, and SHARE it with others!

Liberty Dispatch ~ December 05, 2025 In this episode of Liberty Dispatch, hosts Andrew DeBartolo and Matthew Hallick talk about the dangers of Bill C-9 and how Canada's government isn't just taking away Canadian’s God-given rights, they are also sanctioning the murder of their own citizens in mass numbers. For full access to all our content, including the extended interviews, become a paid subscriber at: https://ldcanada.substack.com. Opening & Intro (00:00–01:09)Welcome & Introduction (01:09–10:10) Segment 1 - LIB/BLOC Coalition Set to Ram Through “Hate Speech” Law Bill C-9, which could criminalize the Bible (11:03–33:46):“Liberal-Bloc deal removes religious exemption from hate-speech laws” | National Post: https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/liberals-bloc-hate-speech-laws-religious-exemptions“John Carpay critiques Bill C-9…” | JCCF via YouTube: https://youtu.be/NjoZg14sCms Segment 2 - Canadian “Medical” Madness (35:22–01:00:25):“Health Canada report finds euthanasia now accounts for over 5% of deaths nationwide” | LifeSiteNews: https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/health-canada-report-finds-euthanasia-now-accounts-for-over-5-of-deaths-nationwide“Canada allows third-trimester abortions on demand: report” | The Post Millennial: https://thepostmillennial.com/canada-allows-third-trimester-abortions-on-demand-report?utm_content=“Undercover videos on late-term abortion are causing chaos among Liberal activists” | LifeSiteNews: https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/undercover-videos-on-late-term-abortion-are-causing-chaos-among-liberals-activists Segment 3 - More Canadian News (01:02:28–01:22:37):“Carney eyes major cabinet purge” | Juno News: https://www.junonews.com/p/carney-eyes-major-cabinet-purge;“Breaking: Frances Widdowson arrested” | Juno News: https://www.junonews.com/p/breaking-frances-widdowson-arrested; Conclusion (01:22:37–01:23:57) Outro (01:23:57–01:24:26) SHOW SPONSORS: New Sponsor! Genesis Gold Group: https://bibleandgold.com; Invest with Rocklinc: info@rocklinc.com or call them at 905-631-546; Diversify Your Money with Bull Bitcoin: https://mission.bullbitcoin.com/dispatch; BarterPay: https://barterpay.ca/; Barter It: https://www.barterit.ca/; Get freedom from Censorious CRMS by signing up for SalesNexus: https://www.salesnexus.com/; SUBSCRIBE TO OUR SHOWS/CHANNELS: LIBERTY DISPATCH PODCAST: https://libertydispatch.podbean.com;https://rumble.com/LDshow; CONTACT US: libertydispatch@pm.me STAY UP-TO-DATE ON ALL THINGS LD:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liberty_dispatch/; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LibertyDispatchCanada; X: @LDCanada - https://x.com/_LDCanada; Rumble: https://rumble.com/LDshow; YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@libertydispatch Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW, and SHARE it with others!

Liberty Dispatch ~ December 05, 2025In this episode of Liberty Dispatch, hosts Andrew DeBartolo and Matthew Hallick talk about the dangers of Bill C-9 and how Canada's government isn't just taking away Canadian’s God-given rights, they are also sanctioning the murder of their own citizens in mass numbers. For full access to all our content, including the extended interviews, become a paid subscriber at: https://ldcanada.substack.com. Opening & Intro (00:00–01:09)Welcome & Introduction (01:09–10:10) Segment 1 - LIB/BLOC Coalition Set to Ram Through “Hate Speech” Law Bill C-9, which could criminalize the Bible (11:03–33:46):“Liberal-Bloc deal removes religious exemption from hate-speech laws” | National Post: https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/liberals-bloc-hate-speech-laws-religious-exemptions“John Carpay critiques Bill C-9…” | JCCF via YouTube: https://youtu.be/NjoZg14sCms Segment 2 - Canadian “Medical” Madness (35:22–01:00:25):“Health Canada report finds euthanasia now accounts for over 5% of deaths nationwide” | LifeSiteNews: https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/health-canada-report-finds-euthanasia-now-accounts-for-over-5-of-deaths-nationwide“Canada allows third-trimester abortions on demand: report” | The Post Millennial: https://thepostmillennial.com/canada-allows-third-trimester-abortions-on-demand-report?utm_content=“Undercover videos on late-term abortion are causing chaos among Liberal activists” | LifeSiteNews: https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/undercover-videos-on-late-term-abortion-are-causing-chaos-among-liberals-activists Segment 3 - More Canadian News (01:02:28–01:22:37):“Carney eyes major cabinet purge” | Juno News: https://www.junonews.com/p/carney-eyes-major-cabinet-purge;“Breaking: Frances Widdowson arrested” | Juno News: https://www.junonews.com/p/breaking-frances-widdowson-arrested; Conclusion (01:22:37–01:23:57)Outro (01:23:57–01:24:26) SHOW SPONSORS: New Sponsor! Genesis Gold Group: https://bibleandgold.com; Invest with Rocklinc: info@rocklinc.com or call them at 905-631-546; Diversify Your Money with Bull Bitcoin: https://mission.bullbitcoin.com/dispatch; BarterPay: https://barterpay.ca/; Barter It: https://www.barterit.ca/; Get freedom from Censorious CRMS by signing up for SalesNexus: https://www.salesnexus.com/; SUBSCRIBE TO OUR SHOWS/CHANNELS: LIBERTY DISPATCH PODCAST: https://libertydispatch.podbean.com;https://rumble.com/LDshow; CONTACT US: libertydispatch@pm.me STAY UP-TO-DATE ON ALL THINGS LD:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liberty_dispatch/; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LibertyDispatchCanada; X: @LDCanada - https://x.com/_LDCanada; Rumble: https://rumble.com/LDshow; YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@libertydispatch Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW, and SHARE it with others!

The global community has agreed to end the use of mercury in dental fillings. But is mercury in your mouth really dangerous and where else is mercury being used in the world?  Become a supporter of our show today either on Patreon or through PayPal! Thank you! http://www.patreon.com/thebodyofevidence/ https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=9QZET78JZWCZE   Email us your questions at thebodyofevidence@gmail.com.   Editor:    Robyn Flynn Theme music: “Fall of the Ocean Queen“ by Joseph Hackl Rod of Asclepius designed by Kamil J. Przybos Chris' book, Does Coffee Cause Cancer?: https://ecwpress.com/products/does-coffee-cause-cancer   Obviously, Chris is not your doctor (probably). This podcast is not medical advice for you; it is what we call information. References: Minamata Convention COP-6 conference https://minamataconvention.org/en/news/minamata-convention-cop-6-agrees-end-use-dental-amalgam-2034-marking-historic-milestone WHO 1991 report on inorganic mercury: https://www.inchem.org/documents/ehc/ehc/ehc118.htm#PartNumber:1 Health Canada's 1996 report on mercury:  https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/reports-publications/medical-devices/safety-dental-amalgam-health-canada-1996.html

Is Health Canada taking away your right to stay healthy? David Leis sits down with Lawyer Shawn Buckley with the National Health Product Protection Association to expose how natural remedies, essential supplements, are being banned and why cloned meat are being pushed on Canadians—while big pharma profits. Are these foods and policies really safe for Canadians?

It's not the most commonly sought-after item on Facebook, but it's certainly not the least advertised on the platform's feeds either.Advertisements for highly addictive and illegal drugs like cocaine and oxycodone continue to appear on Meta's social platforms, amid their no-tolerance policy for such content and for what they call 'robust' measures to keep them off.The RCMP says it works extensively to intercept online purchases of illegal drugs, but Meta's reliance on AI to regulate advertisement sales and distribution doesn't allow for much policing.Host Maria Kestane speaks to Ben Musset, digital editor for the Toronto Star, and Omar Mosleh, reporter for the Toronto Star to discuss their investigation into Meta's advertising loopholes, and how Canada's most vulnerable could fall victim to the multibillion dollar self-regulating business platform. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

It's Monday, November 24th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Nigerian Muslim terrorists abducted 300 Catholic students and staff Muslim terrorists abducted 315 Catholic students and staff from St. Mary's School in the northern region of Nigeria on Friday, reports International Christian Concern.  Those kidnapped include 303 students and 12 teachers. It's one of the worst kidnappings in the nation's history, which has tragically become a flashpoint for persecution against Catholics and Protestants. No doubt many of them are echoing the prayer of Psalm 141:1-2 where David wrote, “I call to You, Lord, come quickly to me; hear me when I call to You. May my prayer be set before You like incense.” Back in 2014, Boko Haram, an Islamic terrorist group, seized 276 Chibok schoolgirls. In addition, the Islamic State West Africa Province and Fulani Muslim herdsmen have also wreaked havoc on the West African country. The Trump administration, which designated Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern, has recently pressured the Nigerian government to do more to protect Catholics and Protestants. During the past 20 years, Nigerian Muslims have killed 50,000 Christians, displacing hundreds of thousands more. Shawn Wright, the new president of International Christian Concern, issued an urgent call to action. To the government of Nigeria, he called officials to: Deploy specialized rescue forces immediately and recover the abducted Christians without delay. Strengthen protection for Christian institutions. Address underlying persecution. And to the United States government, Shawn Wright called officials to: Immediately enact tougher economic sanctions against Nigeria. leverage assistance to Nigeria based on results. Support civil society and Christian groups in Nigeria. Use diplomatic influence there. Wright said, “When children are hauled from their dormitories, when …  teachers are terrorized, when entire communities live in the shadow of fear — silence is complicity.” Former Brazilian President arrested ahead of vigil to prevent escape Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was taken into custody on Saturday, hours before a vigil was to be held outside his residence, reports One America News. On Saturday, the former president's period of house arrest ended after having been confined since August for violating a ban on the use of social media. Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, the former president's son, posted a video on Friday calling for a vigil in front of his father's condominium where Javier was under house arrest. Flavio said, “I invite you to fight with us.” Brazil's Supreme Court ruled that the planned vigil could “cause serious harm to public order,” and potentially prevent Bolsonaro from being arrested or enable his “escape.” Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes said that Bolsonaro violated his ankle monitor early Saturday morning. President Donald Trump, a long-term ally of Bolsonaro, denounced the charges against the former Brazilian leader as politically motivated, calling it a “witch hunt.” He imposed a 50% tariff on United States imports of Brazilian goods in response, which Trump began to roll back this month following a meeting with current President Luiz da Silva. Canadian pork producer objects to unlabeled lab-grown meat One of Canada's largest organic pork producers says the public deserves clear labelling, and a real choice before cloned meat hits supermarket shelves, reports Rebel News. Normally, experimental items like this fall under Canada's novel foods category, requiring a thorough pre-market safety assessment. This framework mandates that developers provide detailed data on production, contaminants, allergens, toxins, and nutrition. Health Canada reviews typically take about 410 days. However, Health Canada quietly released a statement on November 13th concluding, based on "all available information" and "scientific opinion," that foods from lab-grown clones of healthy cattle and swine are as safe as those from traditionally bred animals. This lab-grown meat has rightly been dubbed “franken-beef” like Frankenstein, the grotesque humanoid character, created in the imagination of Mary Shelley in 1818, who was put together using different body parts from fresh graves and vaults of skeletal remains. Health Canada has innocuously labeled the lab-grown meat as “cellular agriculture.” Proverbs 12:22 says, “The LORD detests lying lips, but He delights in people who are trustworthy.” Tamara Ugolini of Rebel News offered this warning to Canadians. UGOLINI: “Health Canada has decided there's no meaningful difference between lab-grown, cloned meat and real life grown meat. So, no labels, no warnings, and, once again, no transparency from the agency allegedly dedicated to regulatory openness and transparency.” Vincent Breton, a legitimate live pork producer, said, “Consumers should have the right to decide for themselves whether they are going to buy genetically modified foods.” Marjorie Taylor Greene resigns from Congress after clash with Trump Marjorie Taylor Greene, the Make America Great Again firebrand who rose to prominence as a combative supporter of President Donald Trump, announced late Friday she is resigning from Congress after a public feud with him, reports Politico.com. Greene, who was elected to Congress in 2020 from a rural northwestern Georgia district, made the surprise announcement in an 11-minute video address. She cited her willingness to oppose the Democratic agenda which was costly on a personal level. GREENE: “I have fought against Democrats' damaging policies like the Green New Deal, wide open, deadly, unsafe border policies, and the trans agenda on children and against women. With that has brought years of non-stop, never-ending personal attacks, death threats, lawfare, ridiculous slander and lies about me that most people could never withstand even for a single day.” She also noted the handful of differences she had with President Trump. GREENE: “I never changed or went back on my campaign promises and only disagreed in a few areas, like my stance against H-1B replacing American jobs, AI state moratoriums, debt-for-life-50-year-mortgage scams, standing strongly against all involvement in foreign wars and demanding the release of the Epstein files. Other than that, my voting record has been solidly with my party and the president. “Loyalty should be a two-way street, and we should be able to vote our conscience and represent our district's interests because our job title is literally Representative.'” Congresswoman Greene highlighted her disagreement with President Trump over the Epstein files. GREENE: “Standing up for American women who were raped at 14 years old, trafficked and used by rich, powerful men should not result in me being called a traitor and threatened by the President of the United States, whom I fought for.” She did not want to go through a bruising Republican primary in the spring. GREENE: “I do not want my sweet district to have to endure a hurtful and hateful primary against me by the President that we all fought for, only to fight and win my election, while Republicans will likely lose the midterms, and, in turn, be expected to defend the President against impeachment after he hatefully dumped tens of millions of dollars against me and tried to destroy me.” That's what led to her surprise resignation announcement. GREENE: “I'll be resigning from office, with my last day being January, 5, 2026.” Stray mutt gets award for comforting families after school shooting And finally, a stray mutt that turned into a service dog, soothing kids after a school shooting, has just been crowned the 2025 Hero Dog Award by the American Humane Society, reports GoodNewsNetwork.org. Sgt. Bo, the mixed breed from Nashville, Tennessee, may have started as a stray, but after being rescued off the streets of Florida in 2022, and trained for 12 weeks by prisoners in Brevard County, the four-year-old mutt became a certified therapy dog with the Nashville Police Department. Just three months into his service with Officer Faye Okert, tragedy struck when a transgender killed three students and three teachers at the city's Covenant School. Sgt. Bo was called to help comfort children and families at the reunification site—climbing onto buses, letting shaken students rest against him, and staying until the last family left. Since then, he has continued visiting schools across the community, helping kids open up, easing anxiety, and reminding everyone that healing can come from the most unexpected places. Close And that's The Worldview on this Monday, November 24th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  And now to conclude the newscast is my daughter Mercy Geneva who turned 14 this month, (Adam@TheWorldview.com). MERCY: “Seize the day for Jesus Christ.”

Liberty Dispatch ~ November 21, 2025In this episode of Liberty Dispatch, hosts Andrew DeBartolo and Matthew Hallick discuss the recent passage of the Federal Budget 2025 and what it means for Canadians and the economy. For full access to all our content, including the extended interviews, become a paid subscriber at: https://ldcanada.substack.com. Opening & Intro (00:00-01:24)Welcome & Introduction (01:24-14:00) Segment 1 - Carney's Disastrous Budget (15:45-26:33):“Liberal government budget confidence vote” | National Post: https://nationalpost.com/news/liberal-government-budget-confidence-vote;“Budget watchdog slams Carney for over-inflating capital spending by nearly $100 B” | Juno News: https://www.junonews.com/p/budget-watchdog-slams-carney-for;“Liberals escape another confidence vote as opposition complains their methods are not sustainable” | National Post: https://nationalpost.com/news/liberals-escape-another-confidence-vote-as-opposition-complains-their-methods-are-not-sustainable; Segment 2 - More CON-servative Failure (28:30–44:48):“Poilievre lets Carney’s irresponsible budget slide through” | National Post: https://nationalpost.com/opinion/tasha-kheiriddin-poilievre-lets-carneys-irresponsible-budget-slide-through;“How Conservatives helped the left ruin the West” | National Post: https://nationalpost.com/opinion/anthony-koch-how-conservatives-helped-the-left-ruin-the-west; Segment 3 - Big Brother Continues Its Advance (45:26–01:00:00):“Canada rolls out mandatory digital ID for welfare recipients” | The Peoples Voice: https://thepeoplesvoice.tv/canada-rolls-out-mandatory-digital-id-for-welfare-recipients;“Canadian federal agency using 131 new surveillance cameras to watch over employees” | LifeSiteNews: https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/canadian-federal-agency-using-131-new-surveillance-cameras-to-watch-over-employees;“Canadian government forcing doctors to promote euthanasia to patients: report” | LifeSiteNews: https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/canadian-government-forcing-doctors-to-promote-euthanasia-to-patients-report;“Health Canada releases report on advance requests for euthanasia” | ARPA Canada: https://arpacanada.ca/articles/health-canada-releases-report-on-advance-requests-for-euthanasia;Conclusion (01:00:00–01:10:41)Outro (01:10:41–01:11:06) SHOW SPONSORS:Bitcoin Mentor: https://bitcoinmentor.io/aff/liberty Invest with Rocklinc: info@rocklinc.com or call them at 905-631-546; Diversify Your Money with Bull Bitcoin: https://mission.bullbitcoin.com/dispatch; BarterPay: https://barterpay.ca/; Barter It: https://www.barterit.ca/; Get freedom from Censorious CRMS by signing up for SalesNexus: https://www.salesnexus.com/; SUBSCRIBE TO OUR SHOWS/CHANNELS:LIBERTY DISPATCH PODCAST:https://libertydispatch.podbean.com;https://rumble.com/LDshow; CONTACT US: libertydispatch@pm.me STAY UP-TO-DATE ON ALL THINGS LD:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liberty_dispatch/; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LibertyDispatchCanada; X: @LDCanada - https://x.com/_LDCanada; Rumble: https://rumble.com/LDshow; YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@libertydispatch Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW, and SHARE it with others!

Liberty Dispatch ~ November 21, 2025 In this episode of Liberty Dispatch, hosts Andrew DeBartolo and Matthew Hallick discuss the recent passage of the Federal Budget 2025 and what it means for Canadians and the economy. For full access to all our content, including the extended interviews, become a paid subscriber at: https://ldcanada.substack.com. Opening & Intro (00:00-01:24) Welcome & Introduction (01:24-14:00) Segment 1 - Carney's Disastrous Budget (15:45-26:33): “Liberal government budget confidence vote” | National Post: https://nationalpost.com/news/liberal-government-budget-confidence-vote; “Budget watchdog slams Carney for over-inflating capital spending by nearly $100 B” | Juno News: https://www.junonews.com/p/budget-watchdog-slams-carney-for; “Liberals escape another confidence vote as opposition complains their methods are not sustainable” | National Post: https://nationalpost.com/news/liberals-escape-another-confidence-vote-as-opposition-complains-their-methods-are-not-sustainable; Segment 2 - More CON-servative Failure (28:30–44:48): “Poilievre lets Carney's irresponsible budget slide through” | National Post: https://nationalpost.com/opinion/tasha-kheiriddin-poilievre-lets-carneys-irresponsible-budget-slide-through; “How Conservatives helped the left ruin the West” | National Post: https://nationalpost.com/opinion/anthony-koch-how-conservatives-helped-the-left-ruin-the-west; Segment 3 - Big Brother Continues Its Advance (45:26–01:00:00): “Canada rolls out mandatory digital ID for welfare recipients” | The Peoples Voice: https://thepeoplesvoice.tv/canada-rolls-out-mandatory-digital-id-for-welfare-recipients; “Canadian federal agency using 131 new surveillance cameras to watch over employees” | LifeSiteNews: https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/canadian-federal-agency-using-131-new-surveillance-cameras-to-watch-over-employees; “Canadian government forcing doctors to promote euthanasia to patients: report” | LifeSiteNews: https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/canadian-government-forcing-doctors-to-promote-euthanasia-to-patients-report; “Health Canada releases report on advance requests for euthanasia” | ARPA Canada: https://arpacanada.ca/articles/health-canada-releases-report-on-advance-requests-for-euthanasia; Conclusion (01:00:00–01:10:41) Outro (01:10:41–01:11:06) SHOW SPONSORS: Bitcoin Mentor: https://bitcoinmentor.io/aff/liberty Invest with Rocklinc: info@rocklinc.com or call them at 905-631-546; Diversify Your Money with Bull Bitcoin: https://mission.bullbitcoin.com/dispatch; BarterPay: https://barterpay.ca/; Barter It: https://www.barterit.ca/; Get freedom from Censorious CRMS by signing up for SalesNexus: https://www.salesnexus.com/; SUBSCRIBE TO OUR SHOWS/CHANNELS: LIBERTY DISPATCH PODCAST: https://libertydispatch.podbean.com; https://rumble.com/LDshow; CONTACT US: libertydispatch@pm.me STAY UP-TO-DATE ON ALL THINGS LD: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liberty_dispatch/; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LibertyDispatchCanada; X: @LDCanada - https://x.com/_LDCanada; Rumble: https://rumble.com/LDshow; YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@libertydispatch Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW, and SHARE it with others!

Liberty Dispatch ~ November 21, 2025In this episode of Liberty Dispatch, hosts Andrew DeBartolo and Matthew Hallick discuss the recent passage of the Federal Budget 2025 and what it means for Canadians and the economy. For full access to all our content, including the extended interviews, become a paid subscriber at: https://ldcanada.substack.com. Opening & Intro (00:00-01:24)Welcome & Introduction (01:24-14:00) Segment 1 - Carney's Disastrous Budget (15:45-26:33):“Liberal government budget confidence vote” | National Post: https://nationalpost.com/news/liberal-government-budget-confidence-vote;“Budget watchdog slams Carney for over-inflating capital spending by nearly $100 B” | Juno News: https://www.junonews.com/p/budget-watchdog-slams-carney-for;“Liberals escape another confidence vote as opposition complains their methods are not sustainable” | National Post: https://nationalpost.com/news/liberals-escape-another-confidence-vote-as-opposition-complains-their-methods-are-not-sustainable; Segment 2 - More CON-servative Failure (28:30–44:48):“Poilievre lets Carney’s irresponsible budget slide through” | National Post: https://nationalpost.com/opinion/tasha-kheiriddin-poilievre-lets-carneys-irresponsible-budget-slide-through;“How Conservatives helped the left ruin the West” | National Post: https://nationalpost.com/opinion/anthony-koch-how-conservatives-helped-the-left-ruin-the-west; Segment 3 - Big Brother Continues Its Advance (45:26–01:00:00):“Canada rolls out mandatory digital ID for welfare recipients” | The Peoples Voice: https://thepeoplesvoice.tv/canada-rolls-out-mandatory-digital-id-for-welfare-recipients;“Canadian federal agency using 131 new surveillance cameras to watch over employees” | LifeSiteNews: https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/canadian-federal-agency-using-131-new-surveillance-cameras-to-watch-over-employees;“Canadian government forcing doctors to promote euthanasia to patients: report” | LifeSiteNews: https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/canadian-government-forcing-doctors-to-promote-euthanasia-to-patients-report;“Health Canada releases report on advance requests for euthanasia” | ARPA Canada: https://arpacanada.ca/articles/health-canada-releases-report-on-advance-requests-for-euthanasia;Conclusion (01:00:00–01:10:41)Outro (01:10:41–01:11:06) SHOW SPONSORS:Bitcoin Mentor: https://bitcoinmentor.io/aff/liberty Invest with Rocklinc: info@rocklinc.com or call them at 905-631-546; Diversify Your Money with Bull Bitcoin: https://mission.bullbitcoin.com/dispatch; BarterPay: https://barterpay.ca/; Barter It: https://www.barterit.ca/; Get freedom from Censorious CRMS by signing up for SalesNexus: https://www.salesnexus.com/; SUBSCRIBE TO OUR SHOWS/CHANNELS:LIBERTY DISPATCH PODCAST:https://libertydispatch.podbean.com;https://rumble.com/LDshow; CONTACT US: libertydispatch@pm.me STAY UP-TO-DATE ON ALL THINGS LD:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liberty_dispatch/; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LibertyDispatchCanada; X: @LDCanada - https://x.com/_LDCanada; Rumble: https://rumble.com/LDshow; YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@libertydispatch Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW, and SHARE it with others!

In this can't-miss episode of The Food Professor Podcast, Michael LeBlanc and Sylvain Charlebois return with Part Two of their exclusive, final official interview with Michael Medline, former President & CEO of Empire/Sobeys. Medline offers unusually candid reflections on leadership, culture, vendor relationships, and the evolution of one of Canada's largest food retailers.The conversation opens with a deep dive into vendor relations and the Canadian Grocery Code of Conduct. Medline explains his early shock at the combative nature of vendor–retailer dynamics and details his personal commitment to transforming the ecosystem into one built on fairness, respect, and partnership. He reflects on how mentorship from industry leaders like Michael Graydon and collaboration with executives such as Mark Taylor helped advance the Code from concept to reality — ultimately becoming one of the proudest achievements of his tenure.Medline also shares rare behind-the-scenes reflections on working with the Sobey family, leading through disruption, and preparing the company for the next era of food retail. From AI-driven transformation to the duty of stewarding an organization with 129,000 teammates, he speaks openly about responsibility, succession, and what comes next in his career. His insights offer a masterclass in modern leadership during one of the most transformative decades in grocery retail.The episode also features a rich and timely news segment. Michael and Sylvain break down Health Canada's pause on cloned beef and swine approvals, a fast-moving story with major implications for transparency, labeling, science communication, and cross-border food integration. They examine why Canada's decision diverges from the U.S., where cloned-animal offspring have been permitted for nearly two decades — often without consumer awareness.The hosts then analyze the newest edition of the Canadian Food Sentiment Index, highlighting renewed concerns about food inflation, declining trust in grocers, shifting loyalty behaviours, and the end of Canada's “couponing era.” They explore evolving consumer habits, smarter comparison shopping, and the influence of younger digital-first generations.Other key topics include:• The Lancet's callout of ultra-processed foods — and why Sylvain believes the academic narrative is oversimplified.• The rapid rise of GLP-1 drugs and their early impact on grocery and foodservice behaviour.• Nutrien's reported decision to build a major potash terminal in Washington State rather than Canada.• The tangled story behind beef prices and the federal policies that may be limiting supply.• A big win for Canadian agriculture as GoodLeaf Farms raises $52 million to expand capacity and boost controlled-environment production. Go Here for the The Canadian Food Sentiment Index, Volume 2, no. 1  The Food Professor #podcast is presented by Caddle. About UsDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Professor in food distribution and policy in the Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University. Before joining Dalhousie, he was affiliated with the University of Guelph's Arrell Food Institute, which he co-founded. Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. Google Scholar ranks him as one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability.He has authored five books on global food systems, his most recent one published in 2017 by Wiley-Blackwell entitled “Food Safety, Risk Intelligence and Benchmarking”. He has also published over 500 peer-reviewed journal articles in several academic publications. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, including The Lancet, The Economist, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, BBC, NBC, ABC, Fox News, Foreign Affairs, the Globe & Mail, the National Post and the Toronto Star.Dr. Charlebois sits on a few company boards, and supports many organizations as a special advisor, including some publicly traded companies. Charlebois is also a member of the Scientific Council of the Business Scientific Institute, based in Luxemburg. Dr. Charlebois is a member of the Global Food Traceability Centre's Advisory Board based in Washington DC, and a member of the National Scientific Committee of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in Ottawa. Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

A recent report by the Canadian Cancer Statistics Advisory Committee found that after more than three decades of steady decline, cases of cervical cancer have plateaued in the past 20 years. In an effort to make screening less daunting, the Canadian Cancer Society is pushing for all provinces and territories to replace the traditional pap smear examination with the human papillomavirus (HPV) test. So far, only four provinces have made the switch.But the switch is just a piece of the puzzle. Access to screening, education on reproductive health, and destigmatizing testing all play a role in bringing down cases of cervical cancer - which Canada committed to eliminate by 2040.Host Maria Kestane speaks to Dr. Lucy Gilbert, director of the McGill University Gynecologic Oncology service, and chair of oncology for McGill University's Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology to discuss the risks related with lack of access to proper screenings, and how Health Canada needs to keep health education top of mind if they want to meet its 2040 goal. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

Shannon and Sarah, Naturopathic Doctors from Guelph, Ontario, are reimagining homeopathy for modern retail. In this episode, they share how they're solving the complexity problem in the homeopathy category by offering curated kits instead of overwhelming individual SKUs.  They discuss their journey from festivals to CHFA, their strategic approach to pricing, navigating Health Canada regulations, and why their next move might be Europe or Asia before conquering traditional Canadian pharmacy chains. Plus, hear about the unique advantages of being sisters in business—and the challenges of selling a category that struggles with mainstream press but has devoted believers. Check out Hawthorn Homeopathics here: https://hawthornhomeopathics.com/Thank you to Field Agent Canada for supporting the podcast. https://www.fieldagentcanada.com/ 

In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin sits down with Jeff Stevens and David Shisel, co-founders of Psyched Wellness, the first publicly traded company in North America to bring an Amanita muscaria extract to market. Find full show notes and links here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-330/?ref=278  Together, they discuss the mushroom's unique pharmacology, Psyched Wellness' multi-year path through Health Canada's safety testing, and the broader implications for the future of functional fungi. Paul also explores the tension between innovation and regulation, as Jeff and David share insights from operating in the gray area between supplements and psychedelics. Jeff Stevens and David Shisel are the co-founders of Psyched Wellness. With backgrounds spanning capital markets, legal compliance, and product development, they've led the effort to bring Amanita muscaria into mainstream wellness through rigorous science and education. Highlights: Understanding Amanita muscaria's active compounds Why Health Canada approval took three years How Psyched Wellness rebranded a controversial mushroom What separates Amanita from psilocybin Legal gray zones and ethical entrepreneurship Microdosing Amanita: early findings and consumer safety Building trust through transparency and research Episode Links: Psyched Wellness Episode 197 with Jeff: Decoding Amanita muscaria: A New Era of Mushroom Healing Episode Sponsors: The Practitioner Certification Program by Third Wave's Psychedelic Coaching Institute. The Microdosing Practitioner Certification by Third Wave's Psychedelic Coaching Institute helps you master Paul F. Austin's microdosing protocol and build a meaningful, profitable coaching practice in just 4 months. Early Bird pricing ends November 23. Program begins January 6, 2026.

Intelligence Note: Cloned Food News (USA and Canada)Weaponised Food (Food Science) Genetic Warfare Canada's and USA's Cloned Meat (Agenda 2030 News)Cloned meat will soon enter Canadian grocery stores without safety reviews or labeling.Health Canada recently scrapped its 22-year-old policy that classified cloned meat as novel foods, removing pre-market safety assessments and allowing these products to be sold with no disclosure.To support the [Show] and its [Research] with Donations, please send all funds and gifts to :$aigner2019 (cashapp) or https://www.paypal.me/Aigner2019 or Zelle (1-617-821-3168). Shalom Aleikhem!

Would you want to know if the food you were eating came from a cloned animal?New Health Canada regulations set to kick in next year don't require beef and pork manufacturers to label whether or not their products were from cloned animals. After consultations with the general public and stakeholders, Health Canada decided to remove cloned meat from their 'novel foods' category.Cloned animals are made through assisted reproductive processes such as artificial insemination. Sometimes, the cloned animals' offspring is what makes it to the meat counter.However, questions have been raised regarding the lack of transparency around the regulation change, and whether or not consumers deserve to know where and how the meat they buy is made.Host Maria Kestane speaks to Sylvain Charlebois, director of the Agr-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University to discuss how important accurate food labels are to Canadian consumers, and whether or not cloned meat is safe for you. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

JD Sharp joins Stew to discuss the infiltration of Charlie Kirk's security team by the Israeli Mossad.   Svetlana Rilkoff joins Stew to discuss being raided by Health Canada and the Canadian Mounted Police for the apparent crime of treating illness with ivermectin. $200k worth of ivermectin was stolen from her by the Canadian government. Charlie Kirk was snuffed out by the same Zionist machine now propping up his widow on national TV, crying without smearing her war-paint. This is the Israeli reality show finale: steal the movement, pocket the shekels, and dare any patriot to speak while they reload. Western civilization has been infected by a parasitic invasion of foreign ideals and values that have been introduced into our culture by strange and morally degenerate people whose goal is world domination. We have been OCCUPIED. Watch the film NOW! https://stewpeters.com/occupied/

A new Health Canada-approved drug called lecanemab has been shown to slow early-stage Alzheimer's disease. Neurologist Dr. Sharon Cohen, who participated in phase three trials for the drug, explains why lecanemab is such a big deal.For transcripts of The Dose, please visit: lnk.to/dose-transcripts. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. For more episodes of this podcast, click this link.

What if your makeup routine is secretly harming your eye health? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Nieka Sabeti, a practicing optometrist and founder of CHESHMA, a groundbreaking line of eye-friendly cosmetics. After countless patients broke down in her exam room—struggling with dry eye disease caused by cosmetics and feeling they had to choose between their appearance and their eye health—Dr. Neeka had a middle-of-the-night revelation that changed everything.Discover why most cosmetics aren't as eye-safe as you'd think, how proper makeup removal can dramatically improve eye health, and what drove this optometrist to become an entrepreneur. Dr. Neeka shares her journey from chemistry undergrad to eye doctor to beauty brand founder, including why she drove labs crazy with her extensive testing requirements (way beyond Health Canada's standards).We dive deep into the connection between cosmetics and dry eye disease, the importance of proper eye hygiene, and why education is at the core of changing both consumer behavior and industry standards. Plus, hear the co-hosts debate the challenges of building awareness for health-focused beauty products in a market where convenience often trumps wellness.Whether you're a makeup lover, deal with dry eyes, or are curious about the intersection of healthcare and beauty innovation, this conversation will open your eyes (pun intended) to what you're really putting on your face. Check out Cheshma Beauty here: https://cheshmabeauty.ca/Thank you to Field Agent Canada for supporting the show: https://www.fieldagentcanada.com/ 

Lecanemab is a new drug that's being made available in Canada to slow the early stage of Alzheimer's disease. We speak to Linda McMaster, who is on the waitlist to receive it. And Drs Sandra Cohen and Samir Sinha about the efficacy, cost and reality of how this new drug fits in with the wider Alzheimer's care environment in Canada today.

Alternative medicine is nothing new.Although it can be risky and sometimes harmful, people with chronic pain or debilitating health complications are usually open to seeing what other treatment options can ease their pain - even if it's illegal and very much inaccessible. A recent North American study found that one supervised dose of lysergic acid diethylamide or LSD - commonly known as acid - eased anxiety symptoms for several months. But the research on psychedelics being used to treat mental health issues is still very much in its premature phase, with nothing conclusive or substantial enough to enact changes from Health Canada.Host Maria Kestane speaks to Dr. Roger McIntyre, professor of psychiatry, and professor of pharmacology and toxicology at the University of Toronto to discuss the potential that psychedelics hold in the future of health and wellness, and whether or not it's suitable for everyone. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

In this episode of The Daily Value, we examine Consumer Reports' October 2025 findings on lead in protein powders. The investigation tested 23 products and found that more than two-thirds exceeded the organization's internal lead safety threshold. We discuss what those results mean in biological terms, how regulatory limits differ between the FDA, EFSA, and Health Canada, and how supplement exposure compares to everyday dietary intake.00:00 Introduction00:08 Consumer Reports Investigation Finds Lead in Protein Powders01:07 Understanding Lead Contamination in Protein Powders03:00 Health Implications of Lead Exposure06:41 Regulatory Standards and Safety Thresholds09:30 Comparing Lead Intake from Food and Supplements15:56 Practical Advice and Final Thoughtshttps://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.2903/j.efsa.2010.1570https://www.fda.gov/food/fda-total-diet-study-tds/fda-total-diet-study-tds-resultshttps://www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein-powders-and-shakes-contain-high-levels-of-lead-a4206364640/https://wwwn.cdc.gov/Tsp/ToxProfiles/ToxProfiles.aspx?id=96&tid=22

Shawn Buckley is a Canadian lawyer specializing in constitutional, criminal, and regulatory law. He founded Buckley & Company Law in 1995, focusing on Health Canada litigation, particularly under the Food and Drugs Act concerning natural health products (NHPs). Shawn is also the founder of the Natural Law Alliance (a non-profit advocating for health freedoms) and a founding member and lead counsel for the National Citizens Inquiry.Teresa Buckley works alongside Shawn in advocacy efforts, particularly through the Natural Health Product Protection Association (NHPPA). She is involved in public education and grassroots campaigns to safeguard access to herbs, supplements, and homeopathic remedies. Together they have embarked on The Health Charter Tour: A cross-Canada campaign to rally public support for a "Health Charter" – a proposed framework to constitutionally enshrine rights to natural health choices.Tickets to Cornerstone Forum 26': https://www.showpass.com/cornerstone26/Tickets to the Mashspiel:https://www.showpass.com/mashspiel/Silver Gold Bull Links:Website: https://silvergoldbull.ca/Email: SNP@silvergoldbull.comText Grahame: (587) 441-9100Bow Valley Credit UnionBitcoin: www.bowvalleycu.com/en/personal/investing-wealth/bitcoin-gatewayEmail: welcome@BowValleycu.com Use the code “SNP” on all ordersProphet River Links:Website: store.prophetriver.com/Email: SNP@prophetriver.comGet your voice heard: Text Shaun 587-217-8500

The battle for Canada's health freedom is on.Health Canada's Self-Care Framework threatens to eliminate most of the natural health products Canadians rely on — and the people are fighting back.In this explosive episode of Truehope Cast, we join the Health Charter Tour: Day 4 — the nationwide movement led by constitutional lawyer Shawn Buckley and Truehope founder Anthony Stephan — to expose Health Canada's insidious plan and ignite a new wave of awareness across the country.Discover what's really at stake, how the Charter of Health Freedom could protect your right to natural healing, and why Canadians everywhere are standing together to stop government overreach once and for all.

Key Points Seadon experienced his first Grand mal seizure at age three, lasting over 20 minutes, with medical staff initially believing he would suffer brain damage from the prolonged episode.Medical professionals prescribed benzodiazepines which reduced seizure frequency and severity but required continuous dose increases as Seadon continued having seizures for four years.By age seven, Seadon was taking the maximum benzodiazepine dose equivalent to an 18-19 year old but still experiencing seizures, prompting consultation with alternative neurologists.Memory impairment was identified as a significant side effect of the benzodiazepine medication, causing Seadon to forget basic daily tasks and potentially creating permanent cognitive damage.Research into natural alternatives consistently pointed to cannabis as the only viable option, though specific dosing and cultivation information was extremely limited at the time.Pharmaceutical shortage crisis forced an immediate decision when Seadon's medication became unavailable, with Health Canada offering three replacement drugs including ones with suicide risk and irreversible liver damage.Cannabis treatment began with a one-to-one CBD-THC tincture obtained from a veteran's prescription, starting with low doses while simultaneously weaning off benzodiazepines.Seadon achieved complete seizure freedom for 11 years using a customized cannabis regimen of 20-to-1 CBD-THC ratio during daytime and 1-to-1 ratio at nighttime.Memory function significantly improved after transitioning from pharmaceuticals to cannabis, contradicting common misconceptions about cannabis effects on developing brains.Legal prescription acquisition took over 18 months due to reluctance from healthcare providers to treat pediatric patients, eventually obtained through a questionable cannabis clinic charging $2,000 annually.Medical establishment resistance continued even after successful treatment, with neurologists refusing prescription renewals despite 100% seizure control and excluding Seadon from cannabis epilepsy studies.Family doctor refused to write cannabis prescriptions despite supporting the treatment results, ultimately involving legal counsel when challenged about patient rights violations.EduCanNation nonprofit was founded in 2020 to standardize cannabis education and provide proper guidance to patients, addressing the lack of reliable information and support systems.Organization connects certified cannabis educators who are primarily former patients, aiming to share evidence-based knowledge and prevent others from experiencing similar healthcare navigation challenges. Visit our website: CannabisHealthRadio.comFind high-quality cannabis and CBD + get free consultations at MyFitLife.net/cannabishealthDiscover products and get expert advice from Swan ApothecaryFollow us on Facebook.Follow us on Instagram.Find us on Rumble.Keep your privacy! Buy NixT420 Odor Remover Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Disease-modifying therapies are the cornerstone of MS treatment, but they're not the only piece of the puzzle. Beyond prescription medications, self-care that includes making healthy lifestyle choices can significantly improve your quality of life with MS.  Julie Polisena knows this firsthand. Julie lives with MS, and in a recent blog post, she shared a comprehensive list of the lifestyle changes that have improved her quality of life with MS. Julie joins us today to discuss some of the most impactful changes you can make to start your own journey toward better health and wellness.   We're also diving into the science behind some of the most talked-about diets for MS. We're breaking down the research on the Mediterranean diet, the Keto diet, the Wahls Diet, the Swank Diet, a gluten-free diet, and intermittent fasting, giving you an overview of the studies that have measured their impact on MS. We're discussing the latest developments in the ongoing scrutiny of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). There's significant pending legal action and a congressional investigation targeting PBMs, the powerful and secretive middlemen in the prescription drug supply chain. And we'll tell you how they've profited at the expense of millions of people with chronic illnesses, including people living with MS. We'll tell you about a clinical trial that's testing an injectable formulation of Briumvi. You'll hear about a promising new strategy for myelin repair. And we'll remind you about a warning from the FDA and Health Canada about glatiramer acetate (Copaxone). We have a lot to talk about! Are you ready for RealTalk MS??! This Week: A DIY approach to improving your MS journey  :22 A roundup of studies that focused on popular diets for people with MS  1:53 Congress and the FTC have pharmacy benefit managers in their sites  7:32 TG Therapeutics is testing an injectable form of Briumvi   9:32 A research team has developed a novel remyelination strategy  11:03 A warning about glatiramer acetate has been issued  14:08 Julie Polisena discusses lifestyle changes that can make a difference in your quality of life  16:58 Share this episode  33:24 Next week's episode   33:43 SHARE THIS EPISODE OF REALTALK MS Just copy this link & paste it into your text or email: https://realtalkms.com/420 ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION I've always thought about the RealTalk MS podcast as a conversation. And this is your opportunity to join the conversation by sharing your feedback, questions, and suggestions for topics that we can discuss in future podcast episodes. Please shoot me an email or call the RealTalk MS Listener Hotline and share your thoughts! Email: jon@realtalkms.com Phone: (310) 526-2283 And don't forget to join us in the RealTalk MS Facebook group! LINKS If your podcast app doesn't allow you to click on these links, you'll find them in the show notes in the RealTalk MS app or at www.RealTalkMS.com PARTICIPATE: Take the Shaping Tomorrow Together Survey https://s.alchemer.com/s3/Perspectives-on-MS REGISTER: Attend the virtual Shaping Tomorrow Together meeting with the FDA https://nmss.quorum.us/event/25463 SIGN UP: Become an MS Activist https://nationalmssociety.org/advocacy READ: Small Changes, Big Impact: Managing My MS Through Lifestyle Changes https://mscanada.ca/find-support/blog/small-changes-big-impact-managing-my-ms-through-lifestyle-change STUDY: The Role of Nutrition and Physical Activity in Modulating Disease Progression and Quality of Life in Multiple Sclerosis https://mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/16/2713 STUDY: Transient Gene Melting Governs the Timing of Oligodendrocyte Maturation https://sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S009286742500861X REVIEW: Copaxone, Glatopa (Glatiramer Acetate) FDA Drug Safety Communication https://www.fda.gov/safety/medical-product-safety-information/copaxone-glatopa-glatiramer-acetate-drug-safety-communication-fda-adds-boxed-warning-about-rare JOIN: The RealTalk MS Facebook Group https://facebook.com/groups/realtalkms DOWNLOAD: The RealTalk MS App for iOS Devices https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/realtalk-ms/id1436917200 DOWNLOAD: The RealTalk MS App for Android Deviceshttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.wizzard.android.realtalk REVIEW: Give RealTalk MS a rating and review http://www.realtalkms.com/review Follow RealTalk MS on Twitter, @RealTalkMS_jon, and subscribe to our newsletter at our website, RealTalkMS.com. RealTalk MS Episode 420 Guest: Julie Polisena Privacy Policy

It's In the News.. a look at the top headlines and stories in the diabetes community. This week's top stories: kids' A1C and tech access correlation, first generic GLP-1 for weight loss approved, Metformin cuts long covid risk, Tandem Diabetes & Eversense updates, and more! Find out more about Moms' Night Out  Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Learn more about Gvoke Glucagon Gvoke HypoPen® (glucagon injection): Glucagon Injection For Very Low Blood Sugar (gvokeglucagon.com) Omnipod - Simplify Life Learn about Dexcom   Check out VIVI Cap to protect your insulin from extreme temperatures The best way to keep up with Stacey and the show is by signing up for our weekly newsletter: Sign up for our newsletter here Here's where to find us: Facebook (Group) Facebook (Page) Instagram Twitter Check out Stacey's books! Learn more about everything at our home page www.diabetes-connections.com  Reach out with questions or comments: info@diabetes-connections.com Episode transcription with links:   Hello and welcome to Diabetes Connections In the News! I'm Stacey Simms and every other Friday I bring you a short episode with the top diabetes stories and headlines happening now. XX Accessibility to modern diabetes technology directly correlates with A1c among children with type 1 diabetes globally. Big, cross-sectional study, conducted in 81 pediatric diabetes centers in 56 countries, found that a greater extent of reimbursement for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), insulin pumps, glucose meters, and insulin was associated with lower A1c levels. Partha S. Kar, MD, Type 1 Diabetes & Technology lead of the National Health Service England, told Medscape Medical News, “As is now being shown in countries such as UK with widespread uptake of technology, there is now population-wide shift in A1c not seen before.”   He added, “If policymakers are serious about bringing A1c at a population level to sub-7.5% - 8% levels, then without technology it would be incredibly difficult to achieve, in my experience and opinion. Leaving the median A1c of a population at above 7.5%-8% goes with complications so that's a decision regarding investment many will have to make in the near future.”   In an accompanying editorial, Elizabeth R. Seaquist, MD, professor of diabetes, endocrinology, and metabolism and co-director of the Institute for Diabetes, Obesity, and Metabolism at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, called it “striking” that access to technology in and of itself was associated with improved glycemic control, given that multidisciplinary team care is also needed to provide education and behavioral or psychological support.     https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/diabetes-tech-access-linked-a1c-kids-t1d-globally-2025a1000nn6 XX A man with type 1 in Illinois has received the first FDA-approved islet-cell replacement treatment, Lantidra, and  he is now producing his own insulin. The treatment works by restoring the body's beta cells, potentially eliminating the need for insulin injections.   The FDA approved Lantidra (donislecel) in 2023. Lantidra uses donor cells and requires lifelong immunosuppressive drugs.     Lantidra is only available at University of Illinois Chicago Health. Other universities, such as the University of Pennsylvania, continue to do islet cell transplants as part of clinical trials. Early data has shown that a majority of participants in the Lantidra clinical study were able to achieve some level of insulin independence, but it's unclear whether the benefits of donislecel outweigh the treatment's safety risks. Nearly 87 percent of participants reported infection-related adverse events, and post-operation complications included liver lacerations, bruising of the liver (hepatic hematoma), and anemia. One patient died of multi-organ failure from sepsis, which Lantidra maker CellTrans stated was “probably related” to the use of either immunosuppression or study drugs.   In addition, some industry leaders have raised the question of whether it's ethical to commercialize the use of deceased donor islet cells. https://diatribe.org/diabetes-research/first-fda-approved-islet-cell-transplant-performed?utm_campaign=feed&utm_medium=social&utm_source=later   XX Patients in the U.S. now have access to the first generic GLP-1 treatment approved for weight loss as Teva has launched its copycat of Novo Nordisk's injected Saxenda (liraglutide).   The compound, which is a GLP-1 forerunner of Novo's semaglutide products Ozempic and Wegovy, has been approved by the FDA to treat adults with obesity and those who are overweight and have weight-related medical problems.     Saxenda also is endorsed for pediatric patients ages 12 through 17 who are obese and weigh at least 60 kg (132 pounds). The treatment is for both triggering and maintaining weight loss. Saxenda is not the first GLP-1 drug that is available as a generic. In June of last year, Teva also was the first company to launch a knockoff version of Novo's Victoza, which is the same compound as Saxenda but has been approved only for patients with Type 2 diabetes. Sales of the branded versions of both Victoza and Saxenda have declined significantly in recent years as demand for Novo's semaglutide and Eli Lilly's tirzepatide products have skyrocketed. In addition, marketers of compounded products have been aggressively competing for market share in the GLP-1 space. https://www.fiercepharma.com/pharma/saxenda-knockoff-teva-launches-first-generic-glp-1-obesity   XX Metformin could cut the risk of Long COVID by 64% in overweight or obese adults who started the drug within 90 days of infection. The large observational study, published in Clinical Infectious Diseases, analysed health records of over 624,000 UK adults with COVID-19 between March 2020 and July 2023. Among these, nearly 3,000 patients who began metformin treatment soon after diagnosis were tracked for a year. Compared to non-users, their likelihood of developing Long COVID, defined as persistent symptoms 90 days or more after infection, was dramatically lower. https://www.ndtv.com/health/metformin-cuts-risk-of-long-covid-by-64-why-the-diabetes-pill-is-not-for-everyone-9242332 XX Forty-four percent of people age 15 and older living with diabetes are undiagnosed, so they don't know they have it, according to data analysis published Monday in the journal The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology. The study looked at data from 204 countries and territories from 2000 to 2023 in a systematic review of published literature and surveys. “The majority of people with diabetes that we report on in the study have type 2 diabetes,” said Lauryn Stafford , the lead author of the study.   “We found that 56% of people with diabetes are aware that they have the condition,” said Stafford, a researcher for the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation. “Globally, there's a lot of variation geographically, and also by age. So, generally, higher-income countries were doing better at diagnosing people than low- and middle-income countries.” People under 35 years were much less likely to be diagnosed if they had diabetes than people in middle age or older. Just “20% of young adults with diabetes were aware of their condition,” Stafford said. https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/08/health/diabetes-undiagnosed-half-of-americans-wellness XX A team of Hong Kong scientists is developing an injectable treatment that could potentially improve blood flow in diabetes patients' feet, in the hopes that it will reduce the need for amputation by rebuilding tissue in the arteries.   They also hope to apply the treatment to peripheral artery disease or PAD, a condition caused by the build-up of fatty deposits in arteries that affect blood circulation in the feet. “Traditional treatments for people suffering from poor blood flow in their legs are stent implantation or bypass surgery, which is invasive,” said Wong, who is also the co-founder of a biotechnology company called NutrigeneAI. He said it was his dream to turn research in the academic field into actual clinical treatments. But he added that the team still needed three to four years for further research on the treatment.   https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3324671/hong-kong-scientists-developing-new-blood-flow-treatment-aid-diabetes-patients XX   Tandem Diabetes announces Health Canada authorization for distribution of the Tandem t:slim mobile application for Android and iPhone users. The Tandem t:slim mobile app allows users to deliver a bolus from their compatible smartphone, and to wirelessly upload their pump data to the cloud-based Tandem Source platform.1 The app is expected to be available later this year.   The Tandem t:slim mobile app will be available for compatible smartphones in the Apple App Store and Google Play store later in 2025. Once available, Tandem will email eligible customers with instructions on how to download and use the app.  https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250904665715/en/Tandem-tslim-Mobile-App-Now-Authorized-by-Health-Canada-for-iPhone-and-Android-Phones   XX Some changes to how the Eversense CGM will be rolled out.. right now it's being distributed by Ascensia Diabetes Care.  Senseonics will take back commercial control of the year long implantable CGM on January 1 in the US and expanding worldwide throughout 2026. The change was a mutual decision, according to the two companies, which said they have signed a memorandum of understanding before a definitive agreement is hammered out by the end of the year. To get started, Senseonics is also set to acquire members of Ascensia's commercial staff—including its CGM president, Brian Hansen, who is slated to become Senseonics' new chief commercial officer. https://www.fiercebiotech.com/medtech/senseonics-retake-eversense-cgm-commercial-control-ascensia-diabetes-care XX Utrecht-based medical device company ViCentra has closed an $85 million Series D round of funding led by Innovation Industries, along with existing investors Partners in Equity and Invest-NL. The round also drew support from EQT Life Sciences and Health Innovations.   The recent capital injection will be used to expand ViCentra's manufacturing capabilities, support regulatory approvals, and strengthen commercial rollout across Europe.   The funds will also be used to launch the next-generation Kaleido 2 patch pump in Europe and prepare for entry into the U.S. market.   The global insulin delivery market is growing quickly due to the increasing number of diabetes cases and demand for effective and user-friendly solutions. The market for insulin pumps is projected to exceed $14 billion by 2034. Patch pumps are the fastest-growing segment, signalling a trend toward compact and wearable devices. And here's where ViCentra is positioned to meet this need, offering a user-friendly, sleek design-led alternative to traditional systems.   Kaleido: design-led insulin delivery Kaleido is the smallest and lightest insulin patch pump developed as a lifestyle product with a particular focus on usability and personalisation.   Designed to feel more like personal technology than a traditional medical device, Kaleido features premium materials, and users can select their own favourite aluminium shells from a range of ten preset colour options.   It integrates with Diabeloop's hybrid closed-loop algorithms (DBLG1 and DBLG2) and is compatible with Dexcom CGM sensors, positioning it within the next generation of automated insulin delivery systems.   “Kaleido is a true disruptor — small, discreet, featherlight, and beautifully designed. It empowers people with diabetes by offering a more personal and distinctive choice in both function and style. Built with empathy and precision, it honours those who live with diabetes every day. With this funding, we can now meet surging European demand and fast-track our entry into the U.S. market. This is a pivotal moment — for ViCentra, and for the community we serve,” said Tom Arnold, Chief Executive Officer at ViCentra.   Improving the quality of life for diabetic patients ViCentra, led by Tom Arnold, is on a mission to improve the lives of those with diabetes.   The company reported that demand for Kaleido in Germany, France, and the Netherlands has already exceeded initial expectations.   ViCentra will present updates on Kaleido at the 61st Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), taking place September 15–19, 2025, in Vienna.   The company plans to engage with clinicians, investors, and strategic partners to further its role in the evolving diabetes care landscape.   “ViCentra is redefining insulin pump therapy with a platform that truly centres the user experience – combining clinical performance with design simplicity and wearability,” commented Caaj Greebe, Partner at Innovation Industries. “At Innovation Industries, we invest in pioneering companies that blend world-class technology with clear commercial potential. ViCentra exemplifies this by delivering a next-generation system addressing the urgent need for better treatment options in diabetes care. We're proud to lead this investment round and partner with Tom and the team as they deepen and expand their presence in Europe and prepare for U.S. entry.”   https://techfundingnews.com/dutch-vicentra-secures-85m-to-bring-insulin-patch-pump-to-more-markets/ XX Luna Diabetes announces they've raised more than 23-million dollars in early venture capital to help continue clinical trials and build out its capacity. This is the company that wants to offer a night time only, tiny, temporary insulin pump – to supplement insulin pen use. According to the company, more than 80% of the improvements in blood sugar from automated insulin delivery systems occur while the user is sleeping. Luna launched a pivotal trial late last year. https://www.fiercebiotech.com/medtech/nighttime-insulin-patch-pump-maker-luna-diabetes-raises-236m   XX Following 15 days and 150 fingerpricks, they're here. The results of the “9 sensor samba“. And what a set of a results…   Well maybe that's overplaying it a little.   Let's just say that the outcome of this n=1 experiment wasn't quite what I expected. One of the established players came out much worse than expected, while a newcomer did a lot better.   Let's dig in, and take a look at the variation. https://www.diabettech.com/cgm/the-nine-sensor-samba-results-revealed/   XX Hard work and perseverance define ranch life, but one man in eastern Montana takes it to another level. At 90, he's still living independently on the ranch he built from the ground up. Even more remarkable? He's a type 1 diabetic.   Bob Delp still begins each day just like he did decades ago, waking up on his ranch near Richey, Montana.   “I always thought if I could ever get a ranch and run a hundred cows, that's what I wanted to do from the time I was a kid,” said Delp.   He made that dream real, the hard way; after coming home from the army, he taught school, hayed for seven cents a bale and saved every cent he could.     “I worked at it real hard because I always felt like it was going to be part of getting me to that ranch that I always wanted,” said Delp.   He did it all while managing type 1 diabetes, a diagnosis that came with few answers and little hope back in the 1950s.   “The doctors tell me being a type 1 diabetic for 66 years isn't supposed to happen. Back then, it was a real challenge,” added Delp.   Statistically, it's almost unheard of. Fewer than 90 people in the world have lived more than 70 years with type 1 diabetes.     Bob credits his late wife, Donna, for helping him beat the odds.   “She has been key in that I always ate on time.”   They've faced their share of storms, both in health and out on the land. Not long after moving to Richey, a heavy snowstorm nearly tore everything apart just after they'd stepped out for dinner.   “If Donna hadn't said it was time to eat, we wouldn't have made it out of there. I guess that's one time that made me happy to have diabetes. And I think that saved us,” said Delp.     Now, he still checks his blood sugar daily but trusts his hands more than high-tech insulin pumps.   “I'm not satisfied with the sensors they have today. I just don't think they're accurate.”   To many, Bob's survival is extraordinary. To him, it's luck.   “The genes are there already, I can't change that so I guess I would have to say just lots of good luck,” said Delp.     And through it all, optimism has been his compass.   “You might fumble the ball, but if you're determined to be a winner, you'll recover that fumble someday,” said Delp.   He still welds nearly every day. Not because he has to, but because it keeps him going.   “As long as I keep doing something like this, I will not be in the nursing home,” said Delp.   https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/08/09/against-all-odds-montana-man-thrives-with-type-1-diabetes-90/ XX Today, Dexcom is building on this belief and breaking new ground with the launch of its first open call across the U.S. and Canada in search of the next diabetes advocates—giving people with all types of diabetes a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to raise awareness and share their voice on a global scale in the company's World Diabetes Day campaign (Nov. 14) and beyond.  Who is eligible?: Anyone age 2+ living with all types of diabetes or prediabetes can be nominated by themselves or by someone who knows them. Selected candidates will embody strength, advocacy and pride in living with diabetes or prediabetes. Where and how can I nominate myself or someone I know?: Visit Dexcom.com/WorldDiabetesDay When is the deadline to submit a nomination?: Nominations are open from September 10 through September 19 at 12pm PT. What will the selected candidates experience?:   An invite to participate in a World Diabetes Day photoshoot in Los Angeles to have their unique story featured in Dexcom's World Diabetes Day campaign The ongoing opportunity to attend events, connect with community, and raise diabetes awareness around the world XX The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) 2025 Annual Meeting will feature major clinical trial results in type 2 diabetes (T2D), type 1 diabetes (T1D), obesity, several new clinical practice guidelines, and much more. The 61st annual EASD meeting will take place on September 15-19, 2025, in Vienna, Austria.