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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 Expands Federal Team with the Addition of Jill Pilgrim and Dave Penner

Ottawa, ON – March 13, 2025 – Santis Health is proud to announce the expansion of its federal government affairs team with the addition of Jill Pilgrim as Senior Consultant and Dave Penner as Senior Director. Their extensive expertise in public policy, health care and stakeholder engagement strengthens Santis’ ability to support clients in navigating Canada’s evolving political landscape.

Santis Health Adds Dr. Brendan Carr to its Expert Advisory Roster

Toronto, ON – March 12, 2025 — Santis Health is pleased to welcome Dr. Brendan Carr as its newest Senior Advisor. With a track record that includes chief executive roles of major health systems spanning Canada, Dr. Carr brings an impressive array of acumen and expertise in enhancing the delivery of care and improving health services.

Liberal Leadership Announcement: What’s Next for the Federal Government?

On March 9, 2025, Mark Carney was announced as the new leader of the Liberal Party of Canada with a landslide victory of 85.9% of the votes. Chrystia Freeland came in second place, with 9% of the votes, followed by Karina Gould and Frank Baylis.

First Post-Election B.C. Budget Maintains Status Quo, Cautious Fiscal Approach to Tariff Pressures

March 4, 2025 - B.C. Minister of Finance Brenda Bailey tabled the first provincial budget since Premier David Eby’s BC NDP was re-elected last fall. The government plans to spend $94.9 billion in the 2025/26 fiscal year with expected revenues of $84 billion, resulting in a forecast record deficit of $10.9 billion.

Alberta Budget Takes a Cautious Approach to Tariff Threats, Increases Investment into Refocusing Health System

February 27, 2025 - Alberta’s Minister of Finance Nate Horner unveiled the UCP Government’s $79.3 billion budget for 2025, an increase of $4.4 billion from the year before. Total expenditure on health was increased to $28 billion, an increase of 5.4%, reflecting Premier Danielle Smith’s priority to reorganize the entire health care system in the province. This additional investment into health is aimed at supporting a more localized delivery model and building hospitals.

Nova Scotia Budget Keeps Eye on Health Care While Preparing for a Possible Trade War

February 19, 2025 - The Nova Scotia Government tabled its 2025/26 provincial budget totaling $17.6 billion on Tuesday, February 18, including heavy investments in health care, housing, and business support in the wake of U.S. tariff threats and continued lack of affordability.

Nova Scotia Releases Capital Budget with more than $1 Billion Invested in Health

February 14, 2025 - The Tim Huston government in Nova Scotia has announced the province’s largest ever capital plan, with more than $1 -billion earmarked for health care projects. The Capital Plan 2025/26 was unveiled on Thursday, February 13, by Finance and Treasury Board Minister John Lohr, one day ahead of the opening of the first session of the 65th General Assembly on February 14.

Santis Health Adds Health Policy Expert to Roster of Associates

Toronto, ON - February 12, 2025 - Santis Health is pleased to welcome Dr. Kathie McNally as its newest Associate based out of its recently-established Atlantic Canada office. A distinguished leader in health care, Dr. McNally has over 20 years of experience as a practising family physician in both northeastern Ontario and on Prince Edward Island. She has worked in a wide range of settings including community family medicine, long-term care, and acute hospital medicine.

Rapid Recap: Federal Health Minister Releases Long-Awaited Canada Health Act Interpretation Letter

January 10, 2025 - The Federal Minister of Health has released the long-awaited Canada Health Act Interpretation Letter. The fourth Interpretation Letter since the creation of the Canada Health Act (CHA) in 1984, this letter clarifies the federal government’s interpretation of the CHA. In some cases, it also addresses changes in health care since the Act was adopted.

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