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: 2024 Annual Report from the Office of the Auditor General of Ontario

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 - Ontario’s Auditor General Shelley Spence released her 2024 Annual Report today, containing 10 audits covering a range of topics. While all eyes were on the contentious redevelopment of Ontario Place, five audits examined the province’s opioid strategy, the funding and construction of health care facilities and the digitization of government services by ServiceOntario.

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Santis Health continues to expand its Western Canada Practice with the addition of Sean Ashton as Consultant, based out of Victoria, B.C.

Vancouver - November 28, 2024 - Santis Health continues to expand its Western Canada Practice with the addition of Sean Ashton as Consultant, based out of Victoria, B.C..

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Rapid Recap: New British Columbia Cabinet Unveiled by Premier Eby

Monday, November 18, 2024 - Following the British Columbia provincial election on October 19, where the BC NDP secured a slim majority, Lieutenant Governor Janet Austin reappointed David Eby as Premier and swore in his new Cabinet today. The new executive council includes new faces in key Ministries including Finance, Health, Energy and Public Safety. It comprises 23 Ministers and four Ministers of State, making the 27-member cabinet the same size as Eby's pre-election executive council.

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Santis Memo: Recent Elections Point to a Volatile Electorate and the Need for Tangible Action on Health Care

Thursday, October 31, 2024 - Three provincial elections took place in October which saw governments of different political stripes face significant headwinds from voters with health care, education, affordability and housing being common issues throughout these contests. The elections saw a change of government in New Brunswick, while the incumbent governments in British Columbia and Saskatchewan remained in place, though with far fewer seats and a much stronger Official Opposition. 

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Rapid Recap: 2024 Ontario Fall Economic Statement

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 - This afternoon, Ontario’s Finance Minister, Peter Bethlenfalvy, presented the 2024 Fall Economic Statement Building Ontario for You which focuses on five key themes: Ontario’s Economy; Building Infrastructure, Highways and Transit; Keeping Costs Down; Better Services; and Working for Workers.

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Merck Canada - Enhancing and Impacting Immunization: What We Heard

On June 12, 2024, Merck Canada convened a roundtable discussion supported by Santis Health to discuss the current initiatives being taken at the provincial and federal levels to support immunization in Canada. This What We Heard report provides reflections on what needs to happen in Canada to improve overall immunization uptake. It may be leveraged to inform materials related to this topic.

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Rapid Recap: BC election results uncertain with BC NDP up one seat over the BC Conservatives

Monday, October 21, 2024 - The BC NDP and BC Conservatives were left in a near deadlock following the vote count Saturday night with no party achieving the 47 seats needed to form a majority government in the 93 seat legislature. Based on current results, the BC NDP held onto 46 seats, the BC Conservatives surged to 45 seats and the BC Greens hold the balance of power with two seats. Extremely close races in at least three ridings will likely require recounts to determine who will form the next government. The BC Greens will likely hold the balance of power with early signals suggesting they would support the BC NDP.

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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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