As part of public discussion surrounding the Supplementary Health Benefits programs, ‘Supplementary Health Benefits – A Conversation with Northerners’ has been released online at www.hlthss.gov.nt.ca. A series of town hall meetings has also been scheduled in the communities where the programs are in greatest use.The Town Hall Meetings will include...
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GNWT Begins Public Discussions on Supplementary Health Benefits
New Brunswick Report on First Nations child welfare
Office of the Ombudsman and Child and Youth AdvocateReport on First Nations child welfare released (10/02/24)Feb. 24, 2010(Multimedia)FREDERICTON (CNB) – Ombudsman and Child and Youth Advocate Bernard Richard today released a report entitled, Hand-in-Hand: A Review of First Nations Child Welfare in New Brunswick.In his report, Richard recommends sweeping changes to the...
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BC Ambulance Consultations
CONSULTATION TO FOCUS ON FUTURE OF BC AMBULANCE SERVICEVICTORIA – The Ministry of Health Services has launched a consultation with stakeholders to determine the best model to deliver ambulance services in British Columbia.The consultation follows the release of a report from industrial inquiry commissioner Chris Trumpy, who was appointed by Minister of Labour Murray...
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Trauma Report New Brunswick
SAINT JOHN (CNB) – A new toll-free trauma line and a no-refusal policy for patients in need of transfer to specialty sites are among initiatives for a new co-ordinated trauma system. Health Minister Mary Schryer made this announcement today as she released the final report of the New Brunswick Trauma System Advisory Committee.The committee...
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Ontario Workplace Safety Review
Review Of Workplace Safety System In OntarioOntario will appoint Tony Dean as chair of an Expert Advisory Panel to conduct a comprehensive review of the province’s occupational health and safety prevention and enforcement system.Mr. Dean will lead a panel, comprised of safety experts from labour groups, employers and academic institutions...
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Saskatchewan Public Health Reviews
The Ministry of Health has released two draft public health documents for stakeholder and public input: Food Processing Facility Best Management Practices; and Public Eating Establishment Standards. Submit comments by February 19, 2010.Related DocumentsFood Processing Facility Best Management Practices – DraftThis best management practice document has been developed to assist...
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