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Feds revive bill to build digitally connected health data systems for patients, providers
The bill aims to unify electronic medical record standards, enabling 95% of physicians using digital systems to share patient data securely and support AI research.
- On Feb. 4, 2026, the federal government re-tabled the bill in the Senate to standardize electronic medical records across Canada.
- Fragmented records and interoperability failures led to Health Canada saying the country's health data is "fragmented and siloed," which can leave records incomplete and harm patient safety.
- Officials argued harmonized records would improve safety, reduce provider burden, empower patients, and support research, as a Health Canada official said on Wednesday morning.
- The bill would prohibit vendors from imposing unnecessary sharing limits while requiring privacy safeguards, and some provinces and territories are pursuing voluntary compatibility plans for patient access.
- Implementation challenges and equity goals will shape the rollout as Health Canada says digital records improve access in rural/remote and Indigenous and underserved communities, while CBC's Michael Gorman reports front-line health-care workers face delays.
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