Primary Care – What do we know?

In this video, Dr. Braden Manns highlights some things that are known about improving Canada’s primary care for patients, families, physicians….everyone.

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We know what works in primary care: planning, teams, and payment reform. The challenge is doing it at scale. Check out my substack for what the experts say needs to be done, and listen to Dr. Kiran’s podcast, the link is in my bio. #healthcarecanada #primarycare #ontariohealthcare

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AISH to ADAP: What does it mean?

The transition from AISH to ADAP is happening in July. In this article, Michael Franklin explains what this means to many Albertans. 

“‘When we move onto ADAP, what’s going to happen is that ADAP clients are now going to be $725 below the poverty line. It’s going to push people deeper into poverty.'”

Canada’s first public dementia-inclusive park to open in Calgary

Conceptual design of the dementia-inclusive park.PHOTO SUPPLIED: CALGARY PARK FOUNDATION

“The Martin Family Legacy Garden hopes to create a sense of belonging for all who join the space, keeping inclusivity and support at the forefront. The hope is that the park will act as an inspiration for other projects by promoting thoughtful design and accessibility.”

https://calgaryjournal.ca/2026/04/12/canadas-first-public-dementia-inclusive-park-projected-to-open-in-calgary-in-fall/

As Food Prices Climb, Dispatches from the Aisles | The Tyee

“‘Food insecurity cannot be addressed with food. It must be addressed via income….We can’t ‘food bank’ our way out of food insecurity, we can’t ‘decrease food waste’ our way out of food insecurity, we can’t ‘smart shopping’ our way out of food insecurity.'”

Click here to read this Tyee article.