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.
Five ways to know if your communications strategy needs a post-pandemic overhaul
Health care communications always requires highly targeted and effective messaging for a multitude of audiences. The bar on these requirements raised significantly throughout the pandemic, with rapidly evolving waves, directives, guidance, and corresponding impacts on operations – often in the same day.
Read MoreBudget 2022: A Plan to Grow our Economy and Make Life More Affordable
Ottawa, ON - April 7, 2022
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland presented a $60 billion dollar budget that includes $29 billion in new spending, and commits to more than $7.8 billion in health care spending over the next five years.
Santis Health strengthens its National Affairs team with the addition of Marcel Saulnier and Caroline Pitfield
Ottawa, ON – February 7, 2022
Santis Health, a leading Canadian health care consultancy, is further strengthening its National Affairs team with the addition of Marcel Saulnier as an Associate. An accomplished policy advisor at the federal level, Marcel will work with the Santis team to achieve the strategic policy, health care policy and government relations objectives of its clients.
Minister Freeland Delivers 2021 Economic and Fiscal Update: Health Highlights and More
On December 14, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland, delivered the 2021 Economic and Fiscal Update.
Read MoreGovernor General Mary Simon delivers Speech from the Throne
On November 23, the Governor General of Canada delivered the Speech from the Throne to open the 44th Parliament of Canada. The speech officially launches Justin Trudeau’s third term and outlines the government’s vision for the country over the course of this mandate.
Read MoreOntario's Fall Economic Statement: Build Ontario
On November 4, Ontario Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy delivered the Ford Government’s 2021 Fall Economic Statement entitled Build Ontario. This announcement adds details to the government’s high-level policy platform outlined in the Speech from the Throne in October.
Read MoreNew Cabinet Committees and Parliamentary Secretaries
On December 3, the Prime Minister announced both the formation of his all-important Cabinet Committees, which review and approve government policies and funding initiatives.
Read MoreCaroline Pitfield joins Santis Health’s growing Canadian health care practice
Ottawa, ON - November 8, 2021 – Santis Health, a leading Canadian health care consultancy, is strengthening its market-leading team with the addition of new Senior Associate, Caroline Pitfield. An experienced public servant in the federal health care system, Caroline will support Santis’ clients as they navigate the intricacies of the federal and pan-Canadian environment in a post-pandemic landscape.
Read MoreFederal Election 2021: Trudeau Liberal’s returned with a Minority Government
Despite losing the popular vote, Justin Trudeau has been re-elected Prime Minister and will lead the 44th Canadian Parliament with a minority government. At time of writing, there are a number of seats too close to call, with the Liberal Party currently winning or leading with 159 seats, the Conservatives 119, the NDP 25 and Bloc Quebecois 33.
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