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.
NEWS: Summary of Ontario's Announcement on Palliative Care
Dec. 10, 2018 - The Minister of Health and Long-Term Care Christine Elliott, Parliamentary Assistant Effie Triantafilopoulos, and Burlington MPP Jane McKenna were in Burlington this morning to announce funding for End-of-Life Care.
Read MoreNEWS: Auditor General of Ontario 2018 Health Care Findings
On Wednesday, December 5, 2018, Ontario’s Auditor General, Bonnie Lysyk, released the Office’s 2018 Annual Report. Volume 1 of the report includes 15 value-for-money audits related to the assistive devices program, Health Quality Ontario, interprovincial and international health services, MRI and CT scanning services, various programs and organizations.
Read MoreNEWS: Finance Minister Bill Morneau tables fiscal update focused on tax cuts for Canadian businesses
At 4 p.m. on November 21, 2018, the Honourable Bill Morneau, Minister of Finance, tabled the Liberal government’s final Fall Economic Statement (FES) before the federal election next fall. The update, titled Investing in Middle Class Jobs, has new measures that include pro-business efforts to reduce regulations and expand international trade.
Read MoreINSIGHTS: Oncology Biosimilars
Looking to better understand how best to optimize the potential of this coming wave of oncology biosimilars, Santis recently conducted 40 interviews with policymakers, oncologists, hospital pharmacists and patient group leaders across the country.
Read MoreNEWS: Ontario government tables fall economic statement with a minor focus on health care
At 1:30 p.m. on November 15, 2018, the Ontario Minister of Finance Honourable Vic Fedeli announced the 2018 Fall Economic Statement, which foreshadows the contents of next year’s budget.
Read MoreSANTIS ANNOUNCEMENT: Santis Team is growing
Santis Health is pleased to announce that it is adding to its growing health care practice. Santis is expanding its team in both Ottawa and Toronto, to continue to provide first-class counsel and support in the health and life sciences sectors.
Read MoreSANTIS ANNOUNCEMENT: New Principal joins Santis team
Toronto, ON – September 10, 2018 – Santis Health is pleased to announce that it is adding Joanne McNamara to its growing Toronto practice.
Read MoreNEWS: Federal cabinet shuffle sees creation of ministry focused solely on seniors
After weeks of speculation, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced changes to his front bench as his government prepares for next year’s election.
Read MoreNEWS: Ford government outlines priorities in first throne speech
Today, the Lieutenant Governor delivered the Throne Speech to open the first session of the 42nd Parliament of Ontario and to outline the new government’s initial policy priorities.
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