AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoNicotine Pouch Rules: Health Minister Marjorie Michel says she’s not considering loosening federal restrictions on nicotine pouches, as critics warn weak enforcement is fueling an illicit market and industry lobbying. Opioid Crisis, Aging: A new Ontario report finds opioid use disorder among people 55+ has more than doubled since 2017, with fentanyl featuring more in overdose deaths—raising urgent gaps in supports for older adults. Hospital Disruption: Kenora’s Lake of the Woods District Hospital says its surgical services unit may not fully reopen until December after a May flood damaged the facility. MAID Debate: Coverage continues around Canada’s medical aid in dying system, including arguments that policy changes could undermine suicide prevention. Public Health Monitoring: Statistics Canada wastewater data ranks Moncton among the higher cities for methamphetamine traces, linking to stimulant-toxicity deaths in New Brunswick. End-of-Life Justice: A “poison seller” linked to multiple suicides faces sentencing in Canada, with families expected to speak in court. Wildlife Health: A third beluga dies at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium after rescue transfers from a shuttered Canadian marine park. Healthcare Innovation: Alteogen secures a European patent strengthening Keytruda SC protection, supporting subcutaneous cancer treatment convenience.
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