Myths or misconceptions about Canada’s health care system are quite common among newcomers, especially because of how it’s portrayed internationally. Here is a recap of some of the most common myths ...

With measles outbreaks, avian influenza and syphilis and HIV on the rise, Canada needs to strengthen its disease surveillance ...

Canada must address the growing crisis of communicable diseases that has occurred in tandem with a rise in misinformation that threatens our health systems, argue authors in an editorial in CMAJ.

Canada's chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam, who became the face of the country's COVID-19 response, is set to leave her role next week.

Theresa Tam, Canada’s chief public health officer, ends her term on June 20. She was first named to her role in June, 2017, and became a well-known face during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health Canada has issued a public advisory on the dangers of nitrous oxide inhalation, sharing it is working to seize illegally advertised, recreational products.

Canada’s healthcare system is under strain, with long wait times, emergency room closures, and a growing shortage of family doctors affecting patients nationwide. The pressure on healthcare workers is ...

As Canadians head to the polls for the federal election, here's where each major party — the Liberals, Conservatives and NDP — stand on health care.

Opinion: Canada comes second last out of 20 countries in new health-care ranking Countries that rank near the top usually combine public and private supply while maintaining low-income people's access ...

Cuts to U.S. and global health are an opportunity and responsibility for Canada to do more, conference hears.

Canada’s top public-health officer is warning of increased measles infections and local transmission in the coming weeks as the spring travel season kicks off amid a global rise in measles cases ...