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.

Health Care Government Relations Experts Michelle McLean and Jim Williamson join Santis Health

Toronto, ON – September 4, 2024 — Santis is pleased to welcome Michelle McLean and Jim Williamson to the team. Michelle has been appointed Senior Vice President, Government Relations, and Jim joins the Life Sciences team as an Associate.

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Tyler Shandro, Alberta’s Former Minister of Health, joins Santis Health

Calgary, AB – September 3, 2024 Santis is pleased to welcome Tyler Shandro to the team as a Senior Advisor. As the former Minister of Health for the Government of Alberta, Tyler led the province’s COVID-19 response and passed a dozen reforms to Alberta’s health care system. With nearly 20 years’ experience practicing public law, Tyler will support Santis with government relations, stakeholder engagement, and health policy. 

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Cynthia Valaitis Joins Santis Health, Adding to the Firm’s Procurement and Supply Chain Expertise

Toronto, ON – August 7, 2024 — Cynthia Valaitis, former President and CEO of HealthPRO Canada, has joined Santis Health as an Associate. In her increasingly senior roles at HealthPRO, the organization grew from an Ontario based group purchasing organization to a national company serving hospitals, health authorities and shared service organizations across Canada.

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David Clements joins Santis Health, Adding to the Firm's Health Policy Expertise

Ottawa, ON – July 18, 2024 — With nearly 30 years of experience in the health and higher education sectors, Dave Clements joins the Santis Health team, specializing in health policy, stakeholder engagement and communications.

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Rapid Recap: Federal By-election Results in Toronto—St. Paul’s

June 25, 2024 - Today at 4:30 a.m., Conservative candidate Don Stewart won the Liberal stronghold riding of TorontoSt. Paul’s in a by-election prompted by the resignation of former Liberal Cabinet Minister and MP Carolyn Bennett, who had held the seat since 1997.

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Rapid Recap: Premier Ford’s “Renewed” Cabinet

Thursday, June 6, 2024 - Amidst early election speculation, Premier Ford announced significant changes to his Cabinet today. Minister Jones remains Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, with MPP Natalia Kusendova-Bashta becoming Minister of Long-Term Care, replacing Minister Stan Cho.

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Santis Webinar | Navigating the 2024 Federal Budget: What’s Next for Health?

April 23, 2024 - Santis Health hosted a webinar unpacking the 2024 Federal Budget release and its implications for the health care sector. In this session, team members analyzed the health care commitments embedded within the budget and how provinces have been reacting to the NDP-driven federal health agenda.

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Rapid Recap: Federal Budget 2024

April 16, 2024 - Earlier today, Federal Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland tabled the 2024-25 Budget titled Fairness for Every Generation in the House of Commons. The budget includes $53 billion in new spending with a deficit of $40 billion this fiscal year. The governing Liberals hope that Canadians see this budget as one that addresses affordability and housing, and creates fiscal room through targeted taxes on large corporations and Canada’s wealthiest 1%. The budget notably includes significant investment in health research and artificial intelligence, while continuing to meet the demands of the NDP and Liberal Supply and a Confidence Agreement, including investment in pharmacare.

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Catherine Brown Brings 25 Years of Public Sector Insights to Santis Health

Toronto, ON – April 10, 2024 — Santis Health is excited to welcome Catherine Brown as Senior Associate, marking a significant enhancement to our team's expertise and leadership. Catherine's distinguished career spans over 30 years in the public sector, where she has held several leadership roles, including as Ontario Health’s Executive Vice-President for pandemic response.

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