AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMAiD Debate: A complaint has been filed with Ontario’s medical regulator over an MP-doctor’s remarks that fentanyl could be a readily available way to end one’s life. The controversy comes as Canada keeps MAiD unavailable for people whose sole condition is mental illness, while a former Quebec premier says he is uneasy about how far the program has expanded. Health Funding: Ottawa and Yukon reached an agreement in principle for about $52.1 million over seven years to improve access to family, mental-health and substance-use care, including in rural communities. Mental Health Care: Ontario Shores will receive $2 million from 407 ETR to expand specialized trauma and post-traumatic stress care for first responders and health workers. Separately, new research finds one in three young Canadians surveyed use AI for mental-health support. Emergency Preparedness: The federal government is providing more than $15.6 million to help the Canadian Red Cross maintain emergency response capacity. Childhood Cancer: Hyundai Hope on Wheels donated $200,000 to children’s hospital foundations in Montreal and Sherbrooke for cancer research and family support.
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