Amid deep cuts to the U.S. FDA, experts warn Canadians could lose vital safety information
- The Canadian Labour Congress and Hospital Employees' Union urge voters to prioritize public health care in the upcoming election, as the Canada Health Act is at risk due to underfunding and privatization.
- A survey shows that 97 percent of Health Sciences Association of B.C. Members reported staffing shortages, indicating a widespread crisis in health care resources.
- Barb Nederpel stated that years of underfunding and privatization have strained the public health care system, risking its foundation within Canadian identity.
- Bea Bruske noted that staff shortages and increased wait times result from decades of poor funding decisions.
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Amid deep cuts to the U.S. FDA, experts warn Canadians could lose vital safety information
Canadian health experts warn the fallout from thousands of job cuts at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on April 1 could disrupt the flow of safety information on drugs, medical devices, and food to Canada.
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