Canadian Health Coalition/Coalition canadienne de la santé
@cdnhealthcoalition.bsky.social
🇨🇦 Standing up for public health care in Canada | 🇨🇦 Défendre les soins de santé publics au Canada
https://www.healthcoalition.ca/
https://www.healthcoalition.ca/
Health Coalitions across Canada are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney and Health Minister Marjorie Michel to intervene in the face of two-tier Medicare being brought in by Alberta’s Bill 11.
In an open letter, advocates urge the federal government to enforce the Canada Health Act ⬇️
In an open letter, advocates urge the federal government to enforce the Canada Health Act ⬇️
Health Coalitions across Canada call on Prime Minister Mark Carney and Health Minister Marjorie Michel to uphold the Canada Health Act in the face of Alberta’s Law 11
Alberta is moving Canada toward private for-profit Medicare in violation of the Canada Health Act
www.healthcoalition.ca
December 17, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Health Coalitions across Canada are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney and Health Minister Marjorie Michel to intervene in the face of two-tier Medicare being brought in by Alberta’s Bill 11.
In an open letter, advocates urge the federal government to enforce the Canada Health Act ⬇️
In an open letter, advocates urge the federal government to enforce the Canada Health Act ⬇️
Dans une lettre ouverte adressée au premier ministre et à la ministre de la Santé, les coalitions pour la santé à travers le Canada demandent au gouvernement fédéral d’intervenir face au système de santé à deux vitesses mis en place par le projet de loi 11 de l’Alberta.
Les coalitions de la santé à travers le Canada demandent au premier ministre et au ministre de la Santé de faire respecter la Loi canadienne sur la santé face à la loi 11 de l’Alberta.
L'Alberta fait évoluer le Canada vers un système de santé privé à but lucratif, en violation de la Loi canadienne de la santé.
www.healthcoalition.ca
December 17, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Dans une lettre ouverte adressée au premier ministre et à la ministre de la Santé, les coalitions pour la santé à travers le Canada demandent au gouvernement fédéral d’intervenir face au système de santé à deux vitesses mis en place par le projet de loi 11 de l’Alberta.
Alberta has passed Bill 11: two-tier health care letting doctors charge unlimited fees at private clinics.
Other provinces may follow.
Click below to send a letter to Health Minister Michel & your MP urging them to enforce the Canada Health Act.
SHARE if you oppose US-style health care.
Other provinces may follow.
Click below to send a letter to Health Minister Michel & your MP urging them to enforce the Canada Health Act.
SHARE if you oppose US-style health care.
Alberta’s two-tier health care law threatens us all
Send a letter urging federal action on Bill 11
www.healthcoalition.ca
December 11, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Alberta has passed Bill 11: two-tier health care letting doctors charge unlimited fees at private clinics.
Other provinces may follow.
Click below to send a letter to Health Minister Michel & your MP urging them to enforce the Canada Health Act.
SHARE if you oppose US-style health care.
Other provinces may follow.
Click below to send a letter to Health Minister Michel & your MP urging them to enforce the Canada Health Act.
SHARE if you oppose US-style health care.
Call for nominations: Nell Toussaint Award for Universal Health Care.
The Nell Toussaint Award recognizes Black individuals and Black-led organizations that advance the end of systemic racism in health care and promote universal, accessible and comprehensive public health care in Canada.
The Nell Toussaint Award recognizes Black individuals and Black-led organizations that advance the end of systemic racism in health care and promote universal, accessible and comprehensive public health care in Canada.
Call for nominations: Nell Toussaint Award for Universal Health Care
“To fight for others and win”
www.healthcoalition.ca
December 10, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Call for nominations: Nell Toussaint Award for Universal Health Care.
The Nell Toussaint Award recognizes Black individuals and Black-led organizations that advance the end of systemic racism in health care and promote universal, accessible and comprehensive public health care in Canada.
The Nell Toussaint Award recognizes Black individuals and Black-led organizations that advance the end of systemic racism in health care and promote universal, accessible and comprehensive public health care in Canada.
Le prix Nell Toussaint récompense les personnes noires et les organisations dirigées par des Noirs qui œuvrent pour mettre fin au racisme systémique dans les soins de santé, et qui font la promotion des soins de santé publics universels, accessibles et complets au Canada.
Appel aux candidatures pour le Prix Nell Toussaint pour les soins de santé universels
« Se battre pour les autres et gagner »
www.healthcoalition.ca
December 10, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Le prix Nell Toussaint récompense les personnes noires et les organisations dirigées par des Noirs qui œuvrent pour mettre fin au racisme systémique dans les soins de santé, et qui font la promotion des soins de santé publics universels, accessibles et complets au Canada.
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Marginalized communities are being blamed for crises caused by political choices to underfund healthcare & essential services.
Join us on Dec 10 as we confront these escalating threats, strengthen cross-movement solidarity, and share actionable solutions.
Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join us on Dec 10 as we confront these escalating threats, strengthen cross-movement solidarity, and share actionable solutions.
Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
December 3, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Marginalized communities are being blamed for crises caused by political choices to underfund healthcare & essential services.
Join us on Dec 10 as we confront these escalating threats, strengthen cross-movement solidarity, and share actionable solutions.
Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join us on Dec 10 as we confront these escalating threats, strengthen cross-movement solidarity, and share actionable solutions.
Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
WEBINAR: How do we protect public health care as attacks escalate across Canada?
Join the Canadian Health Coalition on Monday, December 8 at 12:00 PM ET to hear frontline defenders from four provinces share the strategies they’re using to fight for universal public health care.
Register below ⬇️
Join the Canadian Health Coalition on Monday, December 8 at 12:00 PM ET to hear frontline defenders from four provinces share the strategies they’re using to fight for universal public health care.
Register below ⬇️
Webinar – Fighting for public health care
Hear from frontline defenders of public health care in Ontario, Quebec, Alberta and B.C.
www.healthcoalition.ca
December 4, 2025 at 4:18 PM
WEBINAR: How do we protect public health care as attacks escalate across Canada?
Join the Canadian Health Coalition on Monday, December 8 at 12:00 PM ET to hear frontline defenders from four provinces share the strategies they’re using to fight for universal public health care.
Register below ⬇️
Join the Canadian Health Coalition on Monday, December 8 at 12:00 PM ET to hear frontline defenders from four provinces share the strategies they’re using to fight for universal public health care.
Register below ⬇️
C'est Mardi je donne!
Chaque dollar nous aide à plaider en faveur de politiques qui accordent la priorité aux patients et maintiennent publics les soins de santé.
Faites un don maintenant 👇
Chaque dollar nous aide à plaider en faveur de politiques qui accordent la priorité aux patients et maintiennent publics les soins de santé.
Faites un don maintenant 👇
Faites un cadeau unique – Canadian Health Coalition
www.healthcoalition.ca
December 2, 2025 at 4:13 PM
C'est Mardi je donne!
Chaque dollar nous aide à plaider en faveur de politiques qui accordent la priorité aux patients et maintiennent publics les soins de santé.
Faites un don maintenant 👇
Chaque dollar nous aide à plaider en faveur de politiques qui accordent la priorité aux patients et maintiennent publics les soins de santé.
Faites un don maintenant 👇
It's Giving Tuesday!
Today, Canadians are supporting causes that matter most to them. We're asking you to support public health care.
Your donation sends advocates to Parliament Hill this February to defend the health care system we all depend on.
Donate now 👇
Today, Canadians are supporting causes that matter most to them. We're asking you to support public health care.
Your donation sends advocates to Parliament Hill this February to defend the health care system we all depend on.
Donate now 👇
Help us defend public health care where it matters most: on Parliament Hill
On February 9-11, 2026, the Canadian Health Coalition is bringing health care workers, patients, and advocates to Ottawa for our Parliament Hill Lobby. Together, we'll meet with MPs, rally for public ...
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December 2, 2025 at 4:01 PM
It's Giving Tuesday!
Today, Canadians are supporting causes that matter most to them. We're asking you to support public health care.
Your donation sends advocates to Parliament Hill this February to defend the health care system we all depend on.
Donate now 👇
Today, Canadians are supporting causes that matter most to them. We're asking you to support public health care.
Your donation sends advocates to Parliament Hill this February to defend the health care system we all depend on.
Donate now 👇
Health workers in Gaza and Sudan are being targeted while trying to save lives. Our webinar breaks down what’s happening and why it matters. Watch the recording now:
Health Care and War
YouTube video by HealthCoalition
www.youtube.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Health workers in Gaza and Sudan are being targeted while trying to save lives. Our webinar breaks down what’s happening and why it matters. Watch the recording now:
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Time to share this vid again! via @cdnhealthcoalition.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3wf...
Privatizing health care won't fix wait times. For most of us, they'll get worse. What Albertans really need is public solutions to improve workforce & capacity, not more schemes to pad private profits!
Privatizing health care won't fix wait times. For most of us, they'll get worse. What Albertans really need is public solutions to improve workforce & capacity, not more schemes to pad private profits!
Why does private health care lengthen public wait times? (HD)
YouTube video by HealthCoalition
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November 25, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Time to share this vid again! via @cdnhealthcoalition.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3wf...
Privatizing health care won't fix wait times. For most of us, they'll get worse. What Albertans really need is public solutions to improve workforce & capacity, not more schemes to pad private profits!
Privatizing health care won't fix wait times. For most of us, they'll get worse. What Albertans really need is public solutions to improve workforce & capacity, not more schemes to pad private profits!
Alberta’s plan hits public care hard and hands private insurers a win. Watch the clip to see what’s really at stake.
Alberta’s proposed health care changes like ‘throwing a hand grenade in the hospital’: advocate
Steven Staples of the Canadian Health Coalition on why proposed changes to Alberta’s health care system are ‘a huge gift to private insurance companies.’
www.ctvnews.ca
November 20, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Alberta’s plan hits public care hard and hands private insurers a win. Watch the clip to see what’s really at stake.
The recording of our conversation on Budget 2025 and what it means for public health care is now available. We break down where the budget invests, where it falls short, and what it means for the future of hospitals, health care workers, and pharmacare.
What Budget 2025 means for public health care
YouTube video by HealthCoalition
www.youtube.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:56 PM
The recording of our conversation on Budget 2025 and what it means for public health care is now available. We break down where the budget invests, where it falls short, and what it means for the future of hospitals, health care workers, and pharmacare.
What does Budget 2025 mean for the future of public health care?
Join the Canadian Health Coalition on Monday, November 10 at 12:00 PM ET for a discussion on how the new federal budget impacts hospitals, health care workers, and pharmacare.
Register below ⬇️
Join the Canadian Health Coalition on Monday, November 10 at 12:00 PM ET for a discussion on how the new federal budget impacts hospitals, health care workers, and pharmacare.
Register below ⬇️
Webinar – What Budget 2025 means for public health care
With Angella MacEwen and Steven Staples
www.healthcoalition.ca
November 7, 2025 at 7:02 PM
What does Budget 2025 mean for the future of public health care?
Join the Canadian Health Coalition on Monday, November 10 at 12:00 PM ET for a discussion on how the new federal budget impacts hospitals, health care workers, and pharmacare.
Register below ⬇️
Join the Canadian Health Coalition on Monday, November 10 at 12:00 PM ET for a discussion on how the new federal budget impacts hospitals, health care workers, and pharmacare.
Register below ⬇️
Budget 2025 demonstrates a weak commitment to expanding and improving public health care and little vision to end the crisis facing millions of Canadians who can't access the care they need.
Here are 4 things you need to know:
Here are 4 things you need to know:
4 things you need to know about health care in the federal budget
Cuts, broken promises, and missed opportunities for health care in Carney's first budget
www.healthcoalition.ca
November 5, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Budget 2025 demonstrates a weak commitment to expanding and improving public health care and little vision to end the crisis facing millions of Canadians who can't access the care they need.
Here are 4 things you need to know:
Here are 4 things you need to know:
Le budget 2025 témoigne d'un faible engagement envers les soins de santé publics et d'un manque de vision pour mettre fin à la crise à laquelle sont confrontés des millions de Canadiens qui n'ont pas accès aux soins dont ils ont besoin.
4 faits saillants du budget dont vous devez être au courant :
4 faits saillants du budget dont vous devez être au courant :
4 choses à savoir sur les soins de santé dans le budget fédéral
Le budget 2025 témoigne d'un faible engagement envers les soins de santé publics et d'un manque de vision pour mettre fin à la crise à laquelle sont confrontés des millions de Canadiens qui n'ont pas ...
www.healthcoalition.ca
November 5, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Le budget 2025 témoigne d'un faible engagement envers les soins de santé publics et d'un manque de vision pour mettre fin à la crise à laquelle sont confrontés des millions de Canadiens qui n'ont pas accès aux soins dont ils ont besoin.
4 faits saillants du budget dont vous devez être au courant :
4 faits saillants du budget dont vous devez être au courant :
Today, @policyalternatives.ca released its Alternative Federal Budget, showing that cuts to public services are avoidable.
We were honoured to contribute to the Health Care chapter, which lays out a bold plan to strengthen patient care, reverse privatization, and address staffing shortages.
We were honoured to contribute to the Health Care chapter, which lays out a bold plan to strengthen patient care, reverse privatization, and address staffing shortages.
Alternative federal budget 2026: Health care - CCPA
What the Canadian government should do on health care. Because true independence needs a new economic model.
www.policyalternatives.ca
October 28, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Today, @policyalternatives.ca released its Alternative Federal Budget, showing that cuts to public services are avoidable.
We were honoured to contribute to the Health Care chapter, which lays out a bold plan to strengthen patient care, reverse privatization, and address staffing shortages.
We were honoured to contribute to the Health Care chapter, which lays out a bold plan to strengthen patient care, reverse privatization, and address staffing shortages.
L’assurance médicaments ne sera complète que lorsqu’elle couvrira l’ensemble de la population.
Envoyez votre lettre dès aujourd’hui et contribuez à garantir à chacun l’accès aux médicaments auxquels il a droit.
👉 accespourtous.ca
Envoyez votre lettre dès aujourd’hui et contribuez à garantir à chacun l’accès aux médicaments auxquels il a droit.
👉 accespourtous.ca
October 2, 2025 at 3:34 PM
L’assurance médicaments ne sera complète que lorsqu’elle couvrira l’ensemble de la population.
Envoyez votre lettre dès aujourd’hui et contribuez à garantir à chacun l’accès aux médicaments auxquels il a droit.
👉 accespourtous.ca
Envoyez votre lettre dès aujourd’hui et contribuez à garantir à chacun l’accès aux médicaments auxquels il a droit.
👉 accespourtous.ca
Pharmacare isn’t complete until it covers all of us.
Use the link below to send a letter to PM Carney and help ensure everyone has access to the medications they deserve.
👉 everyonedeservesaccess.ca
Use the link below to send a letter to PM Carney and help ensure everyone has access to the medications they deserve.
👉 everyonedeservesaccess.ca
October 2, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Pharmacare isn’t complete until it covers all of us.
Use the link below to send a letter to PM Carney and help ensure everyone has access to the medications they deserve.
👉 everyonedeservesaccess.ca
Use the link below to send a letter to PM Carney and help ensure everyone has access to the medications they deserve.
👉 everyonedeservesaccess.ca
N'oublions jamais notre devoir de mémoire et de reconnaissance des peuples indigènes ènes du Québec en cette Journée de vérité et réconciliation.
Nous n'étions que des enfants...
Très jeunes, Lyna et Glen sont retirés de leur foyer et placés dans des pensionnats dirigés par le clergé. Au traumatisme de cette expérience s’ajoutent des années de …
www.onf.ca
September 30, 2025 at 2:08 PM
N'oublions jamais notre devoir de mémoire et de reconnaissance des peuples indigènes ènes du Québec en cette Journée de vérité et réconciliation.
On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, we honour Survivors and the children who never came home, and we reflect on the lasting impacts of the residential school system. @cfnu.bsky.social has shared an important message on walking the path of reconciliation together.
CFNU has the power to influence change in the health care system, and we are committed to using that power to stand up for Indigenous Peoples’ safety and inclusion.
Read CFNU President Linda Silas’ message about how we can all walk the path of reconciliation together: nursesunions.ca/message-from...
Read CFNU President Linda Silas’ message about how we can all walk the path of reconciliation together: nursesunions.ca/message-from...
September 30, 2025 at 2:05 PM
On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, we honour Survivors and the children who never came home, and we reflect on the lasting impacts of the residential school system. @cfnu.bsky.social has shared an important message on walking the path of reconciliation together.
Only one month to go!
On Oct 23, 2025, the Canadian Health Coalition and the University of Ottawa’s Centre for Health Law Policy and Ethics are hosting a Research Roundtable on Canada’s Health Care Profitization Problem.
Tickets are still available but going quick!
Register now ⬇️
On Oct 23, 2025, the Canadian Health Coalition and the University of Ottawa’s Centre for Health Law Policy and Ethics are hosting a Research Roundtable on Canada’s Health Care Profitization Problem.
Tickets are still available but going quick!
Register now ⬇️
Canada’s Health Care Privatization Problem: Research Roundtable
Join experts in Ottawa on Oct 23, 2025, to examine how profit-driven models are impacting Canada's public health care system. Submit your proposal by June 15.
www.healthcoalition.ca
September 23, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Only one month to go!
On Oct 23, 2025, the Canadian Health Coalition and the University of Ottawa’s Centre for Health Law Policy and Ethics are hosting a Research Roundtable on Canada’s Health Care Profitization Problem.
Tickets are still available but going quick!
Register now ⬇️
On Oct 23, 2025, the Canadian Health Coalition and the University of Ottawa’s Centre for Health Law Policy and Ethics are hosting a Research Roundtable on Canada’s Health Care Profitization Problem.
Tickets are still available but going quick!
Register now ⬇️
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Hier, notre analyste @olisurp.bsky.social représentait la @cssante.bsky.social lors d'une conférence de presse de la @cdnhealthcoalition.bsky.social afin de presser Ottawa de s'entendre avec Québec et financer l'élargissement de l'ass.méd. Québec doit accepter cet argent pour élargir la couverture.
September 23, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Hier, notre analyste @olisurp.bsky.social représentait la @cssante.bsky.social lors d'une conférence de presse de la @cdnhealthcoalition.bsky.social afin de presser Ottawa de s'entendre avec Québec et financer l'élargissement de l'ass.méd. Québec doit accepter cet argent pour élargir la couverture.
New Brunswickers lobby for pharmacare as government reveals private health insurance interference:
New Brunswickers lobby for pharmacare as government reveals private health insurance interference
New Brunswick can get a good deal: Steven Staples
www.healthcoalition.ca
September 19, 2025 at 3:33 PM
New Brunswickers lobby for pharmacare as government reveals private health insurance interference:
Les Néo-Brunswickois font pression pour l’assurance médicaments alors que le gouvernement révèle une ingérence dans l’assurance maladie privée:
Les Néo-Brunswickois font pression pour l’assurance médicaments alors que le gouvernement révèle une ingérence dans l’assurance maladie privée
Le Nouveau-Brunswick peut obtenir un bon accord : Steven Staples
www.healthcoalition.ca
September 19, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Les Néo-Brunswickois font pression pour l’assurance médicaments alors que le gouvernement révèle une ingérence dans l’assurance maladie privée: