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healthcare is political, personal, and ever-changing. this column features op-eds from leaders, patients, and advocates on the state of the system. it offers a platform for diverse viewpoints on policy, ethics, and the future of medicine in canada.

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man with crutches sitting on couch.
what happens after your disability benefits are cut off? 
mom karen poses with her son quinton for a photo.
hawthorne: why kids need to roam free sometimes—without adults and structured activities
two women standing in a crowded room at a convention with one women's hands on the other's shoulders in a warm embrace
opinion: women’s health is not a niche issue—it’s a national health priority
an older adult women wearing a hair scarf covering hair loss due to cancer treatment staring pensively while sitting in a hospital bed.
opinion: what the rest of canada can learn from ontario's fast drug program
two medical scientists work together at a desk looking over data on a tablet in a research lab.
opinion: canada has what it takes to lead in the future of clinical trials
man looking at information on a supplements bottle.
opinion: why supplement quality matters more than ever
young black man with his head in his hands. young man feeling stressed.
robichaud: mitch marner, men's mental health and listening without judgement
 
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opinion: the next ai breakthrough in health will be better connected care 
opinion obesity in canada's health system
opinion: canada can't ignore the gap between obesity science and care
woman enjoying a green juice. young black woman drinking green juice.
opinion: healthy eating advice has to start with affordability 
montreal, que.: january 8, 2026 -- the muhc's glen campus in montreal thursday january 8, 2026. (john mahoney / montreal gazette)
opinion: quebec’s aging population demands move to new model of brain care
ai and mental health
opinion: ai is reshaping canadian life and our mental health needs to be part of the design
young woman looking at computer screen in the dark.
mental health matters: are our screens getting the best of us?
close up of needle preparing to enter skin. giving a vaccination.
opinion: canadians’ access to the infant hepatitis b vaccine shouldn’t be a lottery 
physiotherapy, tablet and shoulder pain with people in clinic for rehabilitation, healthcare or consulting. support, medical and chiropractor with man and athlete for healing, advice or report
robichaud: why you should get a physiotherapy assessment
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a cornwall community hospital photo of the west wing of the site at 840 mcconnell ave.
behind the scenes: the role of the hospital board of directors
smiling doctor holding hand on african american boy who came with parents for medical exam at pediatric clinic.
opinion: why alberta’s medical clinics are going broke to keep you healthy 
close up of married couple holding hands during family therapy, support and reconciliation concept getty
opinion: canada’s quiet crisis in sibling caregiving
jori fales with daughter charleigh pollock, 9 in this photo, who has a rare neurodegenerative condition known as batten disease.
opinion: a better future for 1 in 12 canadians starts with rare disease reform
retirement and health
opinion: are canadians ready for life after work?
elderly father adult son and grandson out for a walk in the park.
opinion: the gap in canada’s aging system is coordinated support for family caregivers 
elderly couple looking at a laptop together. weighing healthcare options.
opinion: we can bring patients out of the dark with more transparency and control
 
tax cut to help people with celiac disease
opinion: food affordability is even more challenging for canadians with celiac disease
black family smiling and talking with a black doctor. mother, father and daughter.
opinion: we can’t build a truly universal healthcare system without race-based health data  
profile picture of maude picotte. young woman smiling with dark hair.
opinion: a 'window is opening' to shift the obesity conversation in quebec
young boy sitting on the ground with a scraped knee.
living with hemophilia: a journey of resilience, strength and hope for the future
medical professionals walking along atrium bridge at hospitals. doctors walking side by side.
opinion: there’s too much red tape in canadian health care
deinfuencing fitness trends
opinion: deinfluencing fitness trends in 2026
a pharmacist provides guidance to a customer about a product in a pharmacy.
opinion: pharmacare is health care—and canadians can’t wait any longer 
sad young man talking about his mental health on a group therapy session
opinion: my addictions were my symptoms, not my problems
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canada's prime minister mark carney delivers a speech during the world economic forum (wef) annual meeting in davos on january 20, 2026.
opinion: what carney's davos speech teaches us about fixing health care 
healthcare, hospital and a medical team of doctors checking on a patient in recovery or rehabilitation.
opinion: how physician assessors can unlock international help for ontario’s primary care crisis
happy young woman smoking cigarette and sitting outdoors at the cafe terrace
opinion: nicotine pouches are not helping canadian smokers quit
depressed upset man drinker addicted to alcohol drink whiskey alone
opinion: canadians deserve up to date health guidance on alcohol
pharmacist giving medicine box to customer in pharmacy. doctor showing and explaining medicine dose to customer. 
opinion: federal policy is making it harder to quit smoking
woman relaxing on donation chair, holding red ball and wearing headphones, during blood donation process in bright medical room
opinion: why 'made in canada' is vital for our national blood supply
optimistic caucasian young woman enjoying springtime outdoors walking in city park. woman stands with hands behind head and smiling.
mental health matters: boosting your energy as the year begins
 
how to handle the holidays with a chronic disease
bottaro: how to navigate the holiday season with a chronic condition
woman, doctor or consulting with patient for healthcare, appointment or checkup at hospital.
opinion: personalized prevention programs are key to reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes   
two doctors discussing patient information while looking at a tablet.
opinion: hybrid care offers emergency relief over the holidays and in the long run
woman, pharmacist and team in inventory inspection or checking stock or medication at the pharmacy
opinion: canada’s healthcare supply chain is operating blind 
the hospital for sick children’s (sickkids) ed
opinion: why emergency departments need ai
black man staring into camera with serious look on his face.
2025 year in review: opinions that made an impact
tired sick male in casual wear drips medicine intravenously while lying on modern light ward. young bearded man taking dropper with solution for chemotherapy lying on exam couch.
opinion: how the canadian government can modernize access to life-saving medications
woman doctor discussing breast cancer with a woman patient.
opinion: more cancer screening means little without more awareness
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