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.
Santis Health Welcomes New Government Affairs and Life Sciences Communications Leaders
Toronto, ON – May 26, 2025 – Santis Health is pleased to announce the addition of Morgan Davidson as Director, Communications and Nabiha Paracha as Senior Consultant, Ontario Government Affairs. These strategic hires, bringing significant depth in public affairs, health policy and strategic communications, will amplify Santis' ability to champion the needs of our pharmaceutical and health sector clients in Ontario and beyond.
Read MoreRapid Recap: Targeted Changes Reshape Alberta’s Health Leadership
May 16, 2025 -Today, following this week’s rise of the 31st Alberta Legislature, Premier Danielle Smith announced a cabinet shuffle to reshape the United Conservative Party’s (UCP) front bench. The most significant change is the restructuring of the health ministries – with Minister LaGrange and Minister Nixon remaining on the file, but with new additions Minister Wilson and Minister Jones. This new division of the health portfolio appears to be a part of the larger health system reorganization Premier Smith has championed over the last few years.
Read MoreRapid Recap: Ontario Budget 2025 - Fortifying Against Tariffs, Life Sciences in Focus
Thursday, May 15, 2025 - This afternoon, Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy released Ontario’s 2025 Budget, A Plan to Protect Ontario, aimed at protecting businesses and workers, removing domestic trade barriers, and shoring up the economy to better brace for the impacts of U.S. tariffs.
Read MoreRapid Recap: Prime Minister Carney’s Cabinet: New Health Minister, Gender Parity, Two-Tiered System
Wednesday, May 13, 2025 - Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, swore in Prime Minister Mark Carney's Cabinet today, creating the 30th Canadian Ministry. In the April 28 federal election, the Liberal Party of Canada secured 170 seats, forming a minority government.
Read MoreOntario’s Throne Speech and Free Trade Legislation: Protecting and Growing Ontario’s Economy
April 17, 2025 - Following their re-election in February, the Ontario Progressive Conservative (PC) Party, led by Premier Doug Ford formally opened the 44th Parliament of Ontario earlier this week. Before getting to the much-anticipated Throne Speech, PC MPP for the Hamilton-area riding of Flamborough-Glanbrook Donna Skelly was chosen on Monday as the province’s first female Speaker of the House, a milestone she calls “remarkable, if not many years too late.”
Read MoreSantis Bolsters its Ontario Government Affairs Team with the Addition of Clare Michaels
Toronto, ON – April 14, 2025 – Santis Health welcomes Clare Michaels as Vice President, Ontario Government Affairs. A seasoned advisor on complex issues, Clare will lead the development of client strategies, helping health care organizations navigate the complexities of government and craft the right message at critical moments.
Read MorePEI tables largest health care budget with focus on health care training
April 11, 2025 - The Prince Edward Island Government allocated over $1 billion to health authority spending for its 2025-26 budget, surpassing the billion-dollar mark for the first time. This budget prioritizes investments in primary care, long-term care, and hospital backlogs, aligning with the substantial health care investments made by other Atlantic Canada provinces in recent years.
Read MoreHealth Care a Leading Priority in Newfoundland and Labrador Budget
April 10, 2025 - On April 9, 2025, Newfoundland and Labrador tabled Budget 2025: Smarter, Stronger Better, with a projected deficit of $372 million for 2025-26, and projected revenues of $10.7 billion. Affordability, education and health care were among the leading investment areas. According to the budget, the province will borrow $ 4.1 billion in the 2025-26 fiscal year, and its net debt will hit $19.4 billion. The deficit for the fiscal year that ended last month (March 2025) was $252 million, about $100 million more than initially forecast.
Read MoreManitoba Budget Aims to “Rebuild Health Care” with a Record 14.2% Increase
March 21, 2025 - On March 20, 2025, the Manitoba government presented its 2025/26 budget, forecasting total spending at $25.6 billion.
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