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July 16, 2026

Primary Care Team Funding, Compensation and Practice Models Across Canadian Jurisdictions

There is substantial variation in primary care funding, compensation and practice models where integration of Registered Nurses is occurring. Incomplete data, however, highlights the limited information on structural components of team-based care and the need for more detailed descriptions of these models to support its implementation across Canada. Nursing Leadership article by Sarah Spencer et. al. in this special issue on the role of RNs in primary care.

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This weeks' episode Healthier Communities | Featuring Sarah HobbsThe University of Toronto

Past episodes include guests Walter Wodchis, Kwame McKenzie, Damien Contandriopoulos, Colleen Flood, and Arthur Sweetman. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

 

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Jul 31, 2026 Health & Healthcare News
Canadian ER Wait Times Surge 28 Percent Amid Healthcare System Strain

2026-07-31 from asatunews.co Emergency room wait times across Canada have surged 28 percent compared to previous years, with millions of patients facing extensive delays for medical care, according [...]

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Manitoba awards contract for New CancerCare Manitoba facility

July 31, 2026 from renewcanada.net The Government of Manitoba announced it has awarded the construction management contract for CancerCare Manitoba’s second facility to PCL Constructors Canada [...]

Jul 31, 2026 Health & Healthcare News
Advocates and premiers urge Ottawa to renew mental health funding

July 31, 2026 from canadianaffairs.news A $5-billion mental health funding agreement expires in March. Advocates say extending it is crucial in this period of economic uncertainty Mental health adv [...]

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Enhanced pathways to support the integration of internationally educated nurses have emerged as part of Nova Scotia's response to nursing shortages. This paper presents the perspectives of leaders involved in pathway implementation, offering insights into the strategies and structures required to support successful integration into local care teams and communities, including the need to: allow adequate time for system-wide planning and coordination leveraging local expertise; ensure dedicated st [...]

 

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