The Santis team shares its insights on the key sectors and factors driving decisions and change in the health care and life sciences sector across Canada.

Rapid Recap: Ontario Budget 2024

Tuesday, March 26, 2024 - Ontario Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy released the Ontario 2024 Budget “Building a Better Ontario” this afternoon. The budget includes overall spending of $214.5 billion, including $85 billion in health spending, a modest increase from $84.5 billion in 2023-24. The deficit continues to grow to $9.8 billion this year, with Ontario projecting a balanced budget just in time for the next general election in 2026.

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Rapid Recap: Saskatchewan’s Election Ready 2024 Budgets

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - Today, Saskatchewan Finance Minister Donna Harpauer released the Moe Government’s 2024-25 Budget. This budget includes a record $20.1 billion in spending, an increase of $1.5 billion, or 7.9%, over last year's budget. The budget features a projected deficit of $273.2 million, though the government predicts a surplus in 2025-26 from increasing revenues driven by a growing population, labour force, and economy.

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Avis Favaro, Acclaimed Health Journalist, Joins the Santis Health Team

Toronto, ON – March 13, 2024 — Avis Favaro, renowned health journalist, who has worked for both Global News and CTV News has joined the Santis Health team as a Senior Advisor. Avis stands as Canada's longest-serving television medical correspondent. 

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Santis Celebrates International Women's Day 2024

March 8, 2024- To recognize International Women’s Day (IWD) this year, Santis Health is spotlighting just a few of our company's hardworking, whipsmart women. This year’s IWD theme is #InspireInclusion.

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Dr. James Wright Joins Santis Health, Adding to the Firm's Clinical and Health Policy Expertise

Toronto, ON – March 6, 2024 Santis Health is pleased to announce Dr. James Wright has joined the firm as its newest Associate. An internationally acclaimed physician, Dr. Wright will be instrumental in guiding strategy, policy development, and public affairs activity for Santis clients.

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Rapid Recap: Alberta’s 2024 Budget Focuses on Health Care, Education, and Safe Communities

February 29, 2024 - Today Alberta Minister of Finance Nate Horner tabled his government’s $73.2 billion budget. Budget 2024 forecasts a slim $367 million surplus due to lower revenue projections than last year’s fiscal plan. With a total expenditure of $26.2 billion on health, this budget provides an additional $1.1 billion in health care spending compared to Budget 2023.

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Rapid Recap: Pharmacare Legislation Tabled in Ottawa Today

February 29, 2024- Pharmacare legislation tabled, path ahead to tangible implementation offers a long runway with many off-ramps. While this legislation may provide a starting point, it is unlikely to set in motion the necessary restructuring of PT drug plans toward a universal, single-payer approach to prescription drugs coverage.

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Rapid Recap: B.C. Budget 2024 Focuses on Affordability, Housing and Health Care

February 22, 2024- B.C. Minister of Finance Katrine Conroy today tabled the B.C. NDP Government’s final budget before this fall’s provincial election. Key initiatives in the $81.5 billion spending plan include a one-time B.C. Hydro rebate, an increase to the B.C. Family Benefit, an increase to the Climate Action Tax Credit, a new home flipping tax, and a new publicly funded fertility treatment program.

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Rapid Recap: Ontario Signs $3.1 Billion Health Care Agreement with the Federal Government

February 9, 2024- Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau signed an agreement earlier today that details how the province will spend $3.1 billion over three years to invest in Ontario’s health care system. Ontario and the federal government reached an agreement in principle last year following a national health funding summit when the federal government committed to increasing the Canada Health Transfer.

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