Podcasts about Pharmacare

In this poignant and powerful final episode of The Gritty Nurse Podcast, we close this chapter with a truly essential conversation. We are honoured to welcome former Minister Mark Holland, who offers an exclusive look into the federal government's pivotal efforts to improve Canadian healthcare. From the pressing issue of Pharmacare to strategies for a healthier nation, Minister Holland addresses what's being done on a federal level to make a tangible difference in the lives of Canadians. Amie & Sara dive deep into the critical issues that define our healthcare landscape. We discuss the pervasive problem of healthcare silos across Canada and the urgent need to address health misinformation and improve health literacy. We bring into sharp focus the national nursing shortage, exploring how the government plans to integrate and rely on nursing to fortify primary care. Finally, we raise a crucial concern about protecting Canada's borders from potential health threats, particularly in light of recent public health challenges in the US. Join us for this unmissable episode as we reflect on the journey of The Gritty Nurse, celebrate the grit of healthcare professionals, and look towards a healthier future for all Canadians. Thank you for being a part of our community. Mark Holland Bio: The Honourable Mark Holland was first elected as the Member of Parliament for Ajax in 2004, serving until 2011, and was re-elected in 2015, 2019, and 2021. A lifelong resident of the Ajax-Pickering area, Minister Holland has served his community for over 20 years. Before entering federal politics, he was elected as a Durham Regional Councillor, serving from 1997 to 2004. As a Member of Parliament, Minister Holland has served in many roles including as the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, and as Chief Government Whip. He has been a staunch advocate of marriage equality rights, and played a key role in helping to reform Canada's animal cruelty laws. In both public and private roles, Minister Holland has backed health-related initiatives, serving as Executive Director of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada's Ontario Mission, as well as its National Director of Children and Youth. As Minister of Health, Minister Holland has worked to sign bilateral health care funding agreements with provinces and territories to improve health care across the country, launched the Canadian Dental Care Plan that will help up to 9 million Canadians get the essential dental care they need, and recently has introduced pharmacare legislation that will provide universal access to contraception and diabetes medications. Social Media Links: Mark Holland (@markhollandlib) • Instagram photos and videos https://x.com/markhollandlib?s=21   Thank You to Our Gritty Nurse Community As we close this final chapter, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who has been a part of The Gritty Nurse journey. To our loyal listeners, your unwavering support and engagement have fueled every episode. To our incredible friends, guests, and guest co-hosts, thank you for sharing your invaluable insights, stories, and expertise—you've enriched every conversation and truly made this podcast what it is. We also want to acknowledge the media for amplifying our voice and helping us reach a wider audience. And to everyone who has cheered us on, shared an episode, or simply been along for the ride, your belief in our mission has meant the world. It has been an honour and a privilege to connect with you all, and we are profoundly grateful for every moment of this incredible journey. Sincerely, With GRIT and Gratitude Amie & Sara Order our Book, The Wisdom Of Nurses! Leave us a review on Amazon! https://www.harpercollins.ca/9781443468718/the-wisdom-of-nurses/  https://www.grittynurse.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@grittynursepodcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grittynurse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gritty.nurse.podcast/ X: https://x.com/GrittyNurse  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grittynurse  

The Trudeau government has signed its first provincial deal to implement the first stage of its national pharmacare plan. The agreement with Manitoba comes just weeks before a possible federal election campaign, and amid threats from U.S. President Donald Trump to slap tariffs on pharmaceuticals. Host Cormac Mac Sweeney speaks with federal Health Minister Mark Holland about whether or not more pharma deals can be signed before Canadians head to the polls, will the program survive after an election, and whether Canadians should brace for higher drug costs amid a possible trade war. 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

Stephen Grootes speaks to Sean Capazorio, CFO at Aspen Pharmaceuticals about the Pharmacare's positive interim financial results. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape. Thank you for listening to The Money Show podcast. Listen live - The Money Show with Stephen Grootes is broadcast weekdays between 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) on 702 and CapeTalk. There’s more from the Money Show on Primediaplus.com Subscribe to the Money Show daily and weekly newsletters The Money Show is brought to you by Absa. Follow us here 702 on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@talkradio 702 on Instagram: www.instagram.com/talkradio702 702 on X: www.x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkza CapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A special program for broadcast on Free City Radio weekly spot on CKUT 90.3 FM, this program focuses on hearing community voices involved in organizing against the Conservatives in Canada. Specifically the voices you hear detail why directly listening to community organizing spaces when building opposition to the extreme right and Conservative Party of Canada is important. These voices were recorded on Sunday, Feb. 23 at Alternatives space in Montreal. Nikolas Barry-Shaw, from the Council of Canadians, speaks about campaigning for a national public Pharmacare program, Gaurav Sharma from the Immigrant Workers Centre speaking on the persisting importance of the #StatusForAll movement for migrant justice and Jordan Arseneault from SéroSyndicat speaks about community organizing efforts during the last Conservative gov. under Harper to oppose the imposition of a mandatory minimum sentencing bill aiming to criminalize many communities, including Queers and that pushed extend the prison population and by extension the prison industrial complex in Canada. All these voices speak on what the challenges we will face under the Conservatives are, also on ways to block the Liberals and NDP from exploiting the rising opposition to the extreme right / Conservatives in Canada for their own electoral gains. These voices were recorded in the build up to a protest in Montreal against the Conservatives that is taking place on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 5:30pm, info: https://stoppoilievre.couragecoalition.ca This interview program is supported in 2025 by the Social Justice Centre at Concordia University. The music track is Passage by Anarchist Mountains. Graphic is by Mobile Print Power https://www.mobileprintpower.com Free City Radio is hosted and produced by Stefan @spirodon Christoff and this is a special edition specifically produced for broadcast on CKUT 90.3 FM.

It seems like someone has cut the brakes on Alberta Politics!From the start of the week with Smith's cell phone presser to address her Mar A Lago visit to her standing alone against confederation and everything in between, we've got you covered with our Alberta Politics Roundup! Plus we also reveal the results of two of our FOIP requests, with the first pulling back the curtain on the UCP government funding yet another right wing media group that claims to not take government funding and the second seeming to show that the UCP government took the lead on their objections to national Pharmacare from big business!If you're able to support our legal defense fund to fight back against the $6 Million lawsuit against us by Sam Mraiche, the man who imported Vanch masks and the Turkish Tylenot as well as who hosted MLA's and Ministers in his skybox as he had business with the government...You can do that at www.savethebreakdownab.ca!Don't forget, we have merch that's available at https://www.abpoli.ca/category/the-breakdown-ab!As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/ thebreakdownab and we can now accept e-transfers at info@thebreakdownab.ca!If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Bluesky, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!

Canada's Health Minister is under the gun to secure deals on pharmacare programs with the provinces and sign up patients for the dental program​. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to minister Mark Holland as he visits New Brunswick.

On this special episode of Hub Dialogues, Jacques Goulet, the executive chair of Sun Life Canada and chair of the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association, discusses the industry's experience during the COVID-19 pandemic, the exciting progress of virtual care and the risk of a single-payer, pharmacare model. This discussion was held on October 24th, 2024 in Ottawa, Ontario.  This episode was made possible by the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association and the generosity of listeners like you. Donate today. The Hub Dialogues features The Hub's editor-at-large, Sean Speer, in conversation with leading entrepreneurs, policymakers, scholars, and thinkers on the issues and challenges that will shape Canada's future at home and abroad. If you like what you are hearing on Hub Dialogues consider subscribing to The Hub's free weekly email newsletter featuring our insights and analysis on key public policy issues. Sign up here: https://thehub.ca/join/.

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts.On this week's episode Desmond Cole speaks with United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories Francesca Albanese on THE BREACH SHOW, the panel examine the weather phenomenon of Fire Season and the end of "cheap nature on THE ALBERTA ADVANTAGE, the Council of Canadians detail the ways grassroots activism plays a role in the struggle to implement a national Pharmacare program on FREE CITY RADIO and the Wrong Boys celebrate their 10 year anniversary on SRSLY WRONG.The Harbinger Media Network includes 77 podcasts focusing on social, economic and environmental justice and featuring journalists, academics and activists on shows like The Breach Show, Tech Won't Save Us, Press Progress Sources & more.Harbinger Showcase is syndicated for community and campus radio and heard every week on CKUT 90.3FM in Montreal, at CFUV 101.9FM in Victoria, on CJUM 101.5FM and CKUW 95.9FM in Winnipeg, at CiTR 101.9FM and CFRO 100.5FM in Vancouver, at CJTM in Toronto and at CJBU 107.3FM in Sydney, Nova Scotia.Financial support on this episode is courtesy of THE ALBERTA ADVANTAGE. Find out more about Calgary's #1 podcast albertaadvantagepod.com.Find out more about the network, subscribe to the weekly newsletter and support our work at harbingermedianetwork.com.

This interview details the ways that grassroots activism played a role in the successful struggle to begin implementing a national Pharmacare program in Canada. Public healthcare in Canada has been a reality for decades but one of the missing element was a public drug policy, over the course of multiple Liberal governments there have been promises to make that a reality. In the context of a Liberal NDP coalition government in 2023, due to the pressure of grassroots campaigning that Nikolas Barry-Shaw was involved in through the Council of Canadians a Pharmacare act is close to reality now. For more information visit: https://canadians.org/pharmacare-now The accompanying music is by Anarchist Mountains. Thanks to the Social Justice Centre for supporting my work on this weekly program. Free City Radio is hosted and produced by Stefan @spirodon Christoff and airs on @radiockut 90.3FM at 11am on Wednesdays and @cjlo1690 AM in Tiohti:áke/Montréal on Wednesdays at 8:30am. On @ckuwradio 95.9FM in Winnipeg at 10:30pm on Tuesdays. On @cfrc 101.9FM in Kingston, Ontario at 11:30am on Wednesdays. Also it broadcasts on @cfuv 101.9 FM in Victoria, BC on Wednesdays at 9am and Saturdays at 7am, as well as Met Radio 1280 AM in Toronto at 5:30am on Fridays. Now Free City Radio will also be broadcasting on CKCU FM 93.1 in Ottawa on Tuesdays at 2pm, tune-in!

Justin Trudeau is facing a caucus revolt, or is he? Jordan Peterson is back in the crosshairs, BC election results, Pharmacare, and more! To view the BC electoral map, click on the link below: https://globalnews.ca/news/10801085/bc-election-results-live-2024-vote/

The federal government now has a pharmacare plan, but deals still need to be made with each province, including Ontario. Does pharmacare matter to you? We hear from the CEO of the Ontario Pharmacists Association, Justin Bates.

The pharmacare bill that was central to a political pact between the Liberals and NDP becomes law; Canada's unemployment rate drops; and, a rare and radiant solar storm dazzles in the southern skies.

Legislation to establish a framework for universal pharmacare in Canada is now law. The program will provide patients with diabetes and birth control medication. Next: getting the provinces to sign on.Also: Quebec is considering a plan to assign family doctors based on who needs the most care. People who are relatively healthy wouldn't have their own family doctor. But there are still a lot of unknowns. CBC News speaks to doctors who say it wouldn't be good for patients or physicians.And: The highways are jammed and gas is running short in Florida as evacuees head home to see if their houses still stand after Hurricane Milton.Plus…a check-in on the national school food program, the Nobel Peace Prize goes to those opposing nuclear weapons, and more.

Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go.0:39 - Unionized workers are a big loser under the Liberals' pharmacare plans, by Brian Dijkema and Renze Nauta6:23 - Urban densification is not going to solve our housing crisis, by Donald WrightThis program is narrated by automated voices. If you enjoy The Hub's podcasts consider subscribing to our weekly email newsletter featuring our best insights and analysis. Free. Cancel anytime. Sign up now at https://thehub.ca/join/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The supply and confidence agreement between the Liberals and NDP lasted nearly two and a half years—but now it's over. NDP leader Jagmeet Singh announced Wednesday his party would no longer prop up the Liberal's minority government in exchange for policy priorities. Without that support, any confidence vote this fall could lead to an immediate federal election.But will it? Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has called for a vote, but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's focused on policy and not politics. So ... what happens now? In a fall session that's been flipped on its head, what should Canadians expect? Pharmacare and other bills? Or a quick trip to the polls?GUEST: Cormac Mac Sweeney, Parliament Hill Bureau Chief, CityNews 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 by calling 416-935-5935 and leaving us a voicemailOr @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

The Pharmacare Act was passed by the House of Commons in June, and the original goal was to create a universal pharmacare program to improve drug access for all Canadians. A researcher from Dalhousie University says the way it's currently written, it does not define a universal pharmacare in the same way that our universal healthcare is enshrined in law. Professor Matthew Herder explains where it falls short.

Kristina Acri, an economics and business professor at Colorado College and senior fellow at the Fraser Institute, discusses the federal government's pharmacare legislation and the economic and public policy underpinnings of different drug coverage models around the world.This episode was made possible by the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association and the generosity of listeners like you. Donate today.The Hub Dialogues features The Hub's editor-at-large, Sean Speer, in conversation with leading entrepreneurs, policymakers, scholars, and thinkers on the issues and challenges that will shape Canada's future at home and abroad.If you like what you are hearing on Hub Dialogues consider subscribing to The Hub's free weekly email newsletter featuring our insights and analysis on key public policy issues. Sign up here: https://thehub.ca/join/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Frank, President and CEO of the Canadian Life & Health Insurance Association, discusses the federal government's pharmacare legislation, the arguments for and against the policy, and alternative policy options to achieve universal drug coverage in Canada.This episode was made possible by the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association and listeners like you.The Hub Dialogues features The Hub's editor-at-large, Sean Speer, in conversation with leading entrepreneurs, policymakers, scholars, and thinkers on the issues and challenges that will shape Canada's future at home and abroad.If you like what you are hearing on Hub Dialogues consider subscribing to The Hub's free weekly email newsletter featuring our insights and analysis on key public policy issues. Sign up here: https://thehub.ca/free-member-sign-up/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Durhane Wong-Rieger, the president and CEO of the Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders, discusses the challenges that Canadians with rare disorders face in getting access to drugs and the risk that single-payer pharmacare exacerbates them by focusing too much on cost control and too little on the benefits of personalized medicine.This episode was made possible by the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association and listeners like you.The Hub Dialogues features The Hub's editor-at-large, Sean Speer, in conversation with leading entrepreneurs, policymakers, scholars, and thinkers on the issues and challenges that will shape Canada's future at home and abroad.If you like what you are hearing on Hub Dialogues consider subscribing to The Hub's free weekly email newsletter featuring our insights and analysis on key public policy issues. Sign up here: https://thehub.ca/free-member-sign-up/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bernard Lord, former premier of New Brunswick and current CEO of Medavie Blue Cross, discusses the Trudeau government's pharmacare legislation, the benefits of Canada's current mixed model of drug insurance, the difference between single-payer and universality and how to build on the strengths of the current system to provide drug coverage to those who need it.This episode was produced as part of a paid promotional partnership with the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association. The Hub Dialogues features The Hub's editor-at-large, Sean Speer, in conversation with leading entrepreneurs, policymakers, scholars, and thinkers on the issues and challenges that will shape Canada's future at home and abroad.If you like what you are hearing on Hub Dialogues consider subscribing to The Hub's free weekly email newsletter featuring our insights and analysis on key public policy issues. Sign up here: https://thehub.ca/free-member-sign-up/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We dive deep into 5 uses of  Ozempic, a drug known for managing diabetes, but with surprising potential beyond! Here are 5 intriguing uses you might not have heard of:Liver Support: Early research suggests Ozempic could benefit liver health, but more studies are needed.Weight Loss Weapon: Ozempic has a weight-loss version, offering a powerful tool many don't know exists.Addiction Fighter: Ozempic might hold promise in combating alcohol and substance abuse (this one might surprise you!).Heart Health Hero: Studies show Ozempic could help reduce the risk of heart problems.Cancer Prevention & Treatment: Emerging evidence suggests Ozempic's potential role in preventing and treating certain cancers.Alzheimer's Hope: Early research hints at Ozempic's possible use in managing Alzheimer's disease, although further investigation is crucial.Support the Show.

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Are we there yet?In the wake of the Liberals 2024 Budget, we pulled Nik Barry-Shaw into the studio to unpack what it all means for the long fight for Pharmacare in Canada. Nik is a campaigner with the Council of Canadians. All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support us: PatreonFollow us on InstagramResources: Follow Nik Barry-Shaw on Twitter (X)Toronto Star (paywall) Op-Ed: PharmacarePharmacare now – The Council of Canadians

A rough reception for Mayor Jyoti Gondek, booed during an appearance at centre ice during the Calgary Flames South Asian Celebration game. It's the latest challenge for Gondek, whose popularity has taken a significant hit in recent months, as evidenced by the recall petition we discussed during our March 25, 2024 episode.  5:30 | What does the heckling say about Calgarians, or even Canadians...if anything? Charles Adler gives us his take on this story, along with an update on the Danielle Smith/Steven Guilbeault spat, and an infamous five year anniversary of an interview that changed the course of Ryan and Chuck's careers.  46:40 | Is Ottawa ignoring a big opportunity for Canadian LNG exports? Alberta Chambers of Commerce President and CEO Shauna Feth lays out the business implications of a recent visit by the Greek PM, changes to the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cap, the carbon tax increase, the Temporary Foreign Worker program, Pharmacare, and more. UPCOMING JOB FAIRS: https://www.abchamber.ca/alberta-hiring-opportunities/ TALENT DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE: https://www.abchamber.ca/talent-development-task-force/ ALBERTA PERSPECTIVES SURVEY: https://rtrj.info/040224ACCABPerspectives 1:24:25 | Shout out to Donna Jean Wilde! The 58 year old Magrath, AB resident broke the Guinness World Record for longest time in an abdominal plank (female), holding the gut-busting fitness pose for just over four and a half hours! How could we not feature her incredible accomplishment in this week's Positive Reflections presented by our friends at Kuby Renewable Energy?!  SUBMIT YOUR POSITIVE REFLECTION: talk@ryanjespersen.com  GET A FREE SOLAR QUOTE TODAY: https://kubyenergy.ca/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch QUALIFY FOR EXCLUSIVE PERKS! BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

Parents in Vancouver are protesting the suspension of an early entry university program for gifted students. We speak with a graduate of the program, Rachel Lin, who is now a PhD candidate with UBC's department of educational and counselling psychology, and Paul Shaker, SFU professor emeritus and former dean of Education. Our callers make the arguments that these programs are important in B.C. schools. Then, our guests Diabetes B.C. Medical Director Dr. Tom Elliott, and Michelle Hewitt, Chair, of Disability without Poverty discuss Ottawa's first steps in a national pharmacare program would cover contraception and diabetes.

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We're back for another roundup of Alberta Politics and the last week has given us a lot of big events to talk about! We start by getting into the bizarre state of counselling as a profession in Alberta before we take a look at the RCMP investigation into the 2017 UCP Leadership Race, Danielle Smith's bizarre take on Pharmacare and we end with a deep dive on the state of coal mining in Alberta, particularly the proposed Grassy Mountain Mine that the UCP is inexplicably pushing through! Don't forget, we now have merch that's available at www.abpoli.ca, including a cold weather lineup! As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab. If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!

The federal government has unveiled its long-awaited plan to cover drug costs for all Canadians, starting with diabetes medications and birth control. But as the pharmacare plan rolls out, questions about whether provinces and territories will buy in — and where health-care dollars are spent — are emerging.

Nobody will be surprised to learn Alberta and Ottawa are at odds again. This time, it's over the funding and management of Pharmacare. Alberta was the first province to publicly decline the federal government's proposal for a national program...but is that actually a good move for everyday Albertans?  4:15 | Dr. Rupider Toor explains why she thinks Alberta should sign on to the national Pharmacare plan.  DR. TOOR'S PREVIOUS REAL TALK INTERVIEW: rtrj.info/081723Toor  PROJECT EMPOWHER: https://projectempowher.ca/ 26:25 | Take Back Alberta founder David Parker says he's seen the light. He says, after speaking with Premier Danielle Smith, he's done with vicious online attacks against his political opponents. Do you buy it? Does it matter?  37:15 | We had a big response to our March 6 episode about harm reduction with Euan Thomson and Anthony Furey. Ryan and Johnny discuss.  42:00 | Real Talker Emily gives us the goods re: how she feels about a national Pharmacare plan.  EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com  44:30 | It's DUMPING snow in Jasper right now! We show off a few photos of the brand new Knob Quad Chair at Marmot Basin and tee up the spring social schedule on the mountain in #MyJasper Memories presented by Tourism Jasper. LEARN MORE: https://www.skimarmot.com/ 47:30 | Johnny's been riding the bus to work for a while now, and says it's not the experience he was expecting. His comments lead to a bigger conversation about social supports, and a reference tto our interview with Guy Felicella and Dr. Andrea Sereda. GUY FELICELLA ON REAL TALK: https://rtrj.info/051723Felicella 1:03:30 | We've got an update to the story of that tailings pond leak contaminating the land and water near the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation.  1:05:15 | We remember Kyle Dube. WATCH OUR DUBE INTERVIEW: https://rtrj.info/040623Dube FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora look at the latest attempt by politicians to shut down peaceful protest in Canada, by smearing a rally held to denounce an Italian, Christian fascist as being antisemitic. Plus, a Zionist with a nail gun, a Pharmacare plan to make a plan and Brian Mulroney, did he really save South Africa? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's wrong with rehab? After all, isn't getting people "clean" an obvious solution to Canada's opioid crisis? As the Alberta government heavily invests in drug treatment facilities (at the expense of Supervised Consumption Sites), we take a look at what's working and what's not in addressing a health crisis claiming 21 lives every day across the country.  3:25 | Euan Thomson and Anthony Furey discuss Euan's feature in the March issue of Alberta Views and debate different approaches to the opioid crisis across Canada. WHAT'S WRONG WITH REHAB: https://albertaviews.ca/whats-wrong-with-rehab/ SAVE 50% on a subscription to Alberta Views with the promo code AVRJ: https://albertaviews.ca/subscribe/ EACH AND EVERY: https://www.eachandevery.org/ 35:00 | The Discourse co-hosts Erika Barootes and Cheryl Oates give us their take on Anthony and Euan's debate about the drug crisis. Plus, we get into Alberta Budget 2024, the national Pharmacare plan, the ArriveCAN debacle, and more.  SUBSCRIBE TO THE DISCOURSE: https://www.youtube.com/@UC1WjKtBGH6U0S6HDePuLjkw  EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com  FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts.On this week's episode we report on Israel's targeted attacks on education, knowledge and culture in Gaza on REDEYE, explore how the late NDP leader Ed Broadbent spent a lifetime seeking democracy and equality on PRESS PROGRESS SOURCES, unpack the new national Pharmacare legislation on THE BREACH SHOW and discuss the prairies' orphan wells problem on a classic episode of ALBERTA ADVANTAGE.The Harbinger Media Network includes 66 podcasts focusing on social, economic and environmental justice and featuring journalists, academics and activists on shows like Alberta Advantage, The Breach Show, Tech Won't Save Us, Press Progress Sources & more.Harbinger Showcase is syndicated for community and campus radio at CIUT 89.5FM in Toronto, CKUT 90.3FM in Montreal, CKUW 95.9FM in Winnipeg and at Vancouver Co-op Radio.Financial support on this episode is courtesy of The Alberta Advantage. Find out more about Calgary's #1 podcast albertaadvantagepod.com.Find out more about the network, subscribe to the weekly newsletter and support our work at harbingermedianetwork.com

The Liberal-NDP supply-and-confidence deal has passed another test. The two parties managed to table a pharmacare bill before the March 1 deadline. But the compromise legislation is a limited program, supplying universal, single-payer coverage to only two classes of drugs.Marieke Walsh, the Globe's Senior Political Reporter, explains how the program will work and how much it will cost.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

This week Pharmacare legislation was introduced on Parliament Hill. The historic program was announced after months of negotiations with the NDP, who pressed the government to launch Pharmacare as a condition of their supply-and-confidence agreement. On Wednesday, Lorraine Chisholm spoke with Nikolas Barry Shaw, a key campaigner on this issue, in advance of the legislation being tabled the following day. Nikolas Barry-Shaw is the Trade and Privatization Campaigner for the Council of Canadians and author of the book Paved with Good Intentions.

The agreement between the federal Liberals and NDP to fund certain contraceptive and diabetes drugs has been called the first step to a national universal pharmacare plan in Canada. However, the Parliamentary Budget Office estimates the cost of true, universal pharmacare would be 40 billion dollars. Are you able to afford your medications? Do you think we can afford a national pharmacare plan? 

Alex Pierson speaks with Kristen Watt, Pharmacist and owner of Kristen's Pharmacy in Southampton, Ontario, about her concerns with the pharmacare deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pharmacare announcement from the NDPAfter weeks of leaked deadline ultimatums, Jagmeet Singh announced he'd reached a deal with the Liberals on what he is calling universal pharmacare. Should people in Canada celebrate this as a first step? Our hosts suggest we hold our applause for the moment. We go over details of what is included in the deal, what isn't - and exactly what the status of the legislation is. As with all political announcements, we consider the timing and the fact the NDP are describing "intense negotiations" to get to even this point, despite Pharmacare being a part of CASA since March 2022.___________________All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support us: PatreonFollow us on InstagramResources: CBC: Liberals NDP Pharmacare Deal

Two years ago, Russia launched a full scale invasion into Ukraine. We take you to Kyiv, where Ukrainians are honoring those they've lost - and western leaders pledge further support. Also: Doctors and pharmacist across Canada say the deal for a national pharmacare deal is a big step forward - but have concerns that some treatments may be left out. Plus: We'll tell you about how computer chip maker NVIDIA is becoming a giant in the world of A.I.

The federal NDP and Liberal Party agreed to forming/funding of a national pharmacare program. For millions of Canadians the issue is far more basic. These Canadians often cannot obtain a prescription (or diagnosis) of their serious, even life-threatening illness.   At present more than 6 million people in Canada are without a family (primary care) doctor. Some patients are dying. That number will soon reach 10 million, or 25% of the current national population. Family doctors under huge pressure are moving to other medical disciplines or retiring. Where should the emphasis be? Pharmacare or securing sufficient numbers of primary care physicians? Guest: Dr. Kathleen Ross. President: Canadian Medical Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The governing Liberals strike a pharmacare deal with the NDP that includes contraception and diabetes medication. Also: The demise of Lynx exposes the struggles of discount airlines in Canada. Plus: As the war in Ukraine enters a third year, the U.S., Canada, and Europe impose hundreds of new sanctions to try again to hobble Russia's economy and stall its war machine.

Anne McGrath, Principal Secretary to NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh; Yuliya Kovaliv, Ukrainian Ambassador to Canada; Heather Wright, CTV News; The Front Bench with Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis and Gurratan Singh.

Feb. 23, 2024 - The federal Liberal government and the NDP have come to an agreement on pharmacare, clearing the way for the two parties to continue operating under the confidence-and-supply agreement that has helped keep the government in power over the past two years. Power & Politics speaks to the CBC's chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton for more details. Plus, we speak to Ukraine's ambassador to Canada as Russia's war enters its third year.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the NDP's gamble with pharmacare. Will it happen? Will it not happen? We have to wait till March 1!! Plus, they recap the latest in Gaza. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The federal Liberals and NDP are attempting to negotiate a national pharmacare program in order to keep their political alliance alive and prevent a snap election. Is that a sound basis for a program securing pharmaceuticals for Canadians dealing with a need for medications including significant, even life-threatening illness? Would a national pharmacare program be funded sufficiently that the newest and most effective drugs for cancer, heart disease, diabetes and other serious illnesses become and/or remain available, or would a pharmacare bureaucracy be underfunded or over-regulated to the point pharmaceutical companies would not make the most recent and effective/expensive drugs available to Canada and Canadians? Guest: Dr. Neil Rau. Infectious dieases specialist, assistant professor University of Toronto School of Medicine. Former member of the Ontario committee to evaluate pharmaceuticals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Liberals and NDP are in intense negotiations over the shape of a pharmacare deal. At stake? The possibility of free birth control, diabetes medications or other drugs for Canadians. The House looks at what the policy could mean.But first, we break down Donald Trump's comments about NATO, and what it could mean for the alliance.Then, too little government spending? Apparently, there's an app for that. A reporter who has led the way on uncovering the story of ArriveCAN joins the program to break it all down.And it's been 10 years since the Liberal Senators became just the Senate Liberals. That shift kickstarted Senate reform — but the chamber may be in store for yet more transformation.Plus — two MPs come together to talk about how they can co-operate across the aisle on cancer policy.This episode features the voices of: Defence Minister Bill BlairNavdeep Singh, pharmacy ownerMarc-André Gagnon, associate professor, Carleton UniversityBill Curry, Globe and MailDan Albas, Conservative MP Peter Schiefke, Liberal MP

Canadian journalist Nora Loreto reads the latest headlines for Wednesday, January 31, 2024.TRNN has partnered with Loreto to syndicate her daily news digest and share it with our audience—tune in every morning on the TRNN podcast feed to hear about the latest important news stories from Canada and around the world.Find more headlines from Nora at Sandy & Nora Talk Politics podcast feed.Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer:Donate: https://therealnews.com/donate-podSign up for our newsletter: https://therealnews.com/newsletter-podLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therealnewsFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/therealnews

We have set the normal political conversation aside for the first segment of Good Talk this week. Instead an emotional discussion about the loss of a Canadian cultural icon. His name -- Karl Tremblay, and for many Canadians they may not have heard of him, but today we'll tell you why he's someone, if you didn't know about, you should. Chantal and Bruce have their memories. Plus more potential splits in both the Liberals and the NDP, and  what to expect with Pharmacare next week.