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.
Ontario Announces Mandatory Vaccines for Long-Term Care Staff
Minister of Long-Term Care Rod Phillips announced that all long-term care (LTC) staff, support workers, students and volunteers in Ontario will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by November 15, 2021, or to show proof of a valid medical exemption.
Read MorePost-Election 2021: What the Liberal minority government means for your organization
After a summer election with the second lowest voter turnout in Canadian history, the Liberals have secured a minority government.
Read MoreElection 2021: Everything health care leaders need to know about the state of the campaign, polling, party platforms and potential election impacts
After months of speculation, Canadians are expected to head to the polls in September. There is no question that this election will be historic with voters’ minds on pandemic recovery; however, many questions remain unanswered.
Read MorePremier Ford makes significant changes to cabinet one year prior to election
On June 18, 2021, Premier Doug Ford unveiled a new cabinet, adding one new associate minister and three new ministers.
Read MoreSantis grows its health communications practice with a new Vice President
Santis Health builds on its growing communications practice with the hiring of Laura Mandell as Vice President, Communications.
Read MoreSantis Webinar - Unpacking Ontario's Digital Health Future
On Monday, June 21, we reviewed the province's Digital First for Health strategy, mapped out key trends and tactics, and shared our insights into potential developments over next year.
Read MoreOntario Auditor General Releases Special Report on Pandemic Readiness and Responsiveness in Long-Term Care
Ontario’s Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk released a Special Report on Pandemic Readiness and Response in Long-Term Care. In the report, the Auditor General highlighted the challenges homes were faced with before COVID-19 impacted homes last spring.
Read MoreBudget 2021: A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth, and Resilience
After two years and through the most turbulent period since World War II, the federal government released its long-awaited budget plan with $101.4 billion in new spending to support Canadians as the pandemic transitions to an endemic.
Read MoreSantis Webinar — Post-Federal Budget: Wave Three’s Impact on the Health Care System and the pan-Canadian Political Environment
Join Santis Health’s political and health policy experts on Tuesday, April 27 as we unpack the release of this year’s federal budget, its impact on the provinces and what to expect next for health system recovery.
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