AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoYouth Safety: The Canadian Paediatric Society says one in three young people have experienced dating violence and urges health-care providers to screen for abuse, including online harassment. Maternal Health: An Ontario study found substance-use emergency visits rose 4.8% a year among mothers from 2008 to 2024, compared with 1.7% among women without children; hospital admissions also climbed faster. Access to Care: Half of Canadians reportedly avoid doctors because of long waits, as Alberta reports more surgeries and health-care workforce growth. Rural and northern access remains a concern. Long-Term Care: A class action alleging negligence at Toronto’s Downsview long-term-care home contributed to COVID-19 outbreaks and deaths has been certified; the allegations have not been tested at trial. Health Industry: Montreal-based Knight Therapeutics reported third-quarter revenue up 13% year over year, citing growth in promoted products in Canada and Latin America, and raised its 2026 guidance.
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