October 2014 – Dr. Chris Simpson

Canadians should not be lulled into a false sense of security

Canadians should not be lulled into a false sense of security simply because health care spending is slowing down. Some important context regarding the latest CIHI numbers. Click here to…

Join us on Nov 5 in Saskatoon!

I am really looking forward to this event. Please join us on Nov 5 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan!

CMA at the Supreme Court

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Together with CMA Past-President Dr. Louis Hugo Francescutti and CMA Director of Ethics Dr. Jeff Blackmer on the steps of the Supreme Court on Oct 15, 2014. The Supreme Court…

At the 2014 CMA Media Awards for Excellence in Health Journalism – Oct 21, 2014

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It was absolutely wonderful to share the evening with so many talented journalists. Their dedication and work in the challenging and important field of health journalism is a tremendous public…

Making sense of marijuana

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The public debate on marijuana is bogged down. The reason? Because too many lobbyists and organizations are mixing and matching - in an often cynical and politically manipulative way - what…

Lessons in governance excellence

We just completed one of the most productive CMA Board retreats in many years. We have an engaged and highly-functioning board that is doing great work for Canada's doctors and…

My friend, Dr. Samir Sinha, presents the 2014 Sinclair Lecture at Queen’s

Dr. Samir Sinha is a powerful advocate for seniors care and social change. Click here to hear his 2014 Sinclair Lecture at Queen's in October, 2014.

My statement on the Lee-Carter vs Attorney General of Canada case

Click here to read my statement on this important case.

Canadian Club (Ottawa) presentation Nov 2014

Looking forward to discussing seniors care at the Canadian Club (Ottawa) in November. Please join me! Click here to get the details.

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