Health Accord, opioids, assisted dying, and more keep lobbyists focused on Philpott

‘The first thing you realize is that she actually understands the issues,’ says HealthCareCAN’s Bill Tholl on Health Minister Jane Philpott, who is a physician.
Health Minister Jane Philpott is in demand from lobbyists, with 115 communication reports filed for contact with her since she came to office.
With the federal government having worked out new health-funding arrangements with most provinces, passed assisted-dying legislation, started a process to legalize marijuana, and facing a national opioid crisis, it’s not surprising Health Minister Jane Philpott would see an ample amount of lobbyin...

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