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Expert warns that weak oversight of travel nursing agencies is driving rising costs and inconsistent practices, and says Canada needs national regulation to protect public funds.
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Experts urge regulation of psychotherapists in England as abuse complaints rise, warning that unregulated therapists can practise without qualifications or consequences, putting vulnerable patients at risk.
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The Joint Commission’s new nursing requirements take effect in January 2026, introducing stricter staffing, leadership and competency standards that hospitals must meet to maintain accreditation.
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Alberta faces renewed pressure to regulate massage therapy as advocates highlight safety concerns, inconsistent standards and the lack of provincial oversight compared with other regulated provinces in Canada.
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FSRA is moving to license life and health MGAs in Ontario, strengthening oversight and setting clearer requirements to better protect consumers.
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More than 260 Quebec doctors have applied to work in Ontario after Bill 2 took effect, signalling a major shift in Canada’s healthcare sector.
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Victoria has introduced the Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority Bill 2025 to create a new regulator and strengthen child safety oversight in early childhood education and care.
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Canada’s 2025 federal budget introduces major financial sector reforms, prioritizing consumer protection, open banking, stablecoin oversight and stronger measures to address financial crime nationwide.
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Professor Henrietta Hughes says the MHRA’s strategy must prioritize patient voices and safety, guided by her Patient Safety Principles promoting transparency, equity, and genuine partnership.
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Quebec’s Bill 2 links doctors’ pay to performance targets, sparking outrage and resignations from senior physicians in Outaouais amid warnings of a worsening health-care crisis.
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Manitoba has simplified licensing for U.S.-trained physicians as the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba removes provisional requirements, creating a faster path for American doctors to gain full licensure.
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The CQC is launching a public consultation to rebuild its regulatory framework and strengthen transparency, accountability and sector-specific standards across health and social care.