• Fraud, breach of trust and money laundering subject of RCMP Alberta health care procurement probe: court filing

  Source: Alberta - Edmonton Journal (Legislature & Capital)
  Date: 2026-10-28 17:11:45.0
  Tags: [Alberta, Healthcare, Justice, Public Safety, Governance]

  An Ontario Crown prosecutor's letter filed in Athana Mentzelopoulos's $1.7-million wrongful dismissal lawsuit against the Alberta government revealed that the RCMP are investigating Alberta Health Services procurement practices for potential fraud, breach of trust, and money laundering. Mentzelopoulos, the former CEO of Alberta Health Services, claims she was fired after investigating inflated contracts for private clinic surgeries and conflicts of interest involving Sam Mraiche's medical supply company, MHCare. While opposition NDP leader Naheed Nenshi renewed calls for a public inquiry, Premier Danielle Smith rejected the demand, citing an earlier report by retired judge Raymond Wyant.

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• Le gouvernement du Québec souhaite mettre fin au changement d'heure

  Source: Quebec - Fil de presse gouvernemental
  Date: 2026-10-28 14:22:30.0
  Tags: [Quebec, Justice, Healthcare, Governance]

  Quebec Minister of Justice Marie-Claude Sarrazin announced the government's intention to make the upcoming time change the last one in the province. The decision follows public consultations and studies highlighting the negative impacts of time changes on mental and physical health. The initiative represents a significant regulatory and governance shift for the province regarding standard time observation.

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• 2026 Speech From the Throne will Keep Saskatchewan Strong and Steady

  Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
  Date: 2026-10-28 02:09:00.0
  Tags: [Saskatchewan, Economy, Healthcare, Justice, Infrastructure, Governance]

  The Government of Saskatchewan delivered its 2026 Speech from the Throne, outlining a legislative agenda centered on maintaining economic stability amid global market uncertainties and highlighting over $100 billion in major projects currently underway. Premier Scott Moe's administration announced plans to introduce several new pieces of legislation, including the Safer Homes for Seniors Act, the Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) Additional Safeguards Act prohibiting MAID for minors and sole mental illness conditions, and the Protection of Economic Infrastructure Act to prevent disruptions to critical supply chains. Additional proposed laws include the Opioids Damages Act to recover health care costs from manufacturers, the Prevention of Deceptive AI Act, and amendments to The Traffic Safety Act and The Enforcement of Maintenance Orders Act. Furthermore, the government committed to raising the provincial income tax-free threshold for a family of four above the current $65,000 level in the upcoming spring budget.

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• C-41 (45-1) - Medical Assistance in Dying Safeguards Act

  Source: Parliament of Canada (LEGISinfo)
  Date: 2026-10-27 10:00:00.0
  Tags: [National, Healthcare, Justice, Governance]

  The Minister of Justice introduced Bill C-41, titled the Medical Assistance in Dying Safeguards Act, in the House of Commons during the 1st session of the 45th Parliament on October 27, 2026. The legislation proposes amendments to the Criminal Code and related statutes concerning medical assistance in dying (MAID). The bill is currently at the second reading stage in the House of Commons following its first reading and introduction.

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• Quebec's new PQ premier unveils smaller cabinet as minority government prepares to govern

  Source: CBC Politics
  Date: 2026-10-21 16:45:26.0
  Tags: [Quebec, Governance, Education, Healthcare, Finance, Justice]

  Quebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon has unveiled a new minority government cabinet consisting of 23 ministers, down from the previous Coalition Avenir Québec government's 29. Notable appointments include Nicolas Marceau as finance minister, Marie-Karlynn Laflamme as health minister, Joël Arseneau as national education minister, Marie-Claude Sarrazin as justice minister, and Pascal Bérubé as culture minister. The swearing-in ceremony marked a historic departure by taking place without the lieutenant-governor presiding in person at St-Pierre Plamondon's request.

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• Government to reveal next steps for medically assisted dying, justice minister says

  Source: CBC Politics
  Date: 2026-10-06 20:04:32.0
  Tags: [National, Healthcare, Justice, Governance]

  Federal Minister of Justice Sean Fraser announced that the Liberal government will reveal its planned legislative path forward regarding medical assistance in dying (MAID) for individuals whose sole underlying condition is mental illness. This follows an 88-page report released in June by a special parliamentary committee recommending that the government indefinitely exclude mental illness as a sole eligibility criterion for MAID under the Criminal Code. Unless the federal government intervenes or passes new legislation, MAID eligibility is currently scheduled to automatically expand to cover mental illness in March of next year.

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• C-218 (45-1) - An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying)

  Source: Parliament of Canada (LEGISinfo)
  Date: 2026-09-23 17:45:00.0
  Tags: [National, Healthcare, Justice, Governance]

  Private Member's Bill C-218, titled An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying), was introduced in the House of Commons during the 45th Parliament by Conservative Member of Parliament Tamara Jansen. The bill seeks to amend the Criminal Code regarding medical assistance in dying and follows a similar previously defeated private member's bill, C-314, from the 44th Parliament. The legislation is currently undergoing debate at second reading in the House of Commons, with major speeches delivered by sponsor Tamara Jansen, Liberal Member Juanita Nathan, and Bloc Québécois Member Claude DeBellefeuille.

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• Saddle Lake Cree Nation asserts treaty rights over access to gender-affirming care

  Source: Alberta - Edmonton Journal (Legislature & Capital)
  Date: 2026-09-09 21:56:42.0
  Tags: [Alberta, Indigenous, Healthcare, Justice, Governance]

  Saddle Lake Cree Nation is asserting its sovereign treaty rights under the "medicine chest" clause of Treaty 6 to create protections for gender-affirming care on reserve lands and territories. The initiative directly challenges Alberta provincial legislation, specifically Bills 26, 27, and 29, which implemented restrictions on transgender youth regarding medical treatments, name and pronoun changes, and sports participation. Backed by Two-Spirit family physician Dr. James Makokis, the Nation plans to bring in Canadian-trained clinicians to provide uninterrupted medical services on reserve lands outside provincial jurisdiction.

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