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Why is the U.S. Big Pharma lobby sponsoring a conference on the future of health care in Canada? | Sep 30 2016 | Michael Butler | One of the sponsors listed is the largest pharmaceutical lobby group in the U.S.

Toronto Pig Save 'bears witness' to animal suffering and seeks to inspire change | Sep 29 2016 | Maya Bhullar | Anita Krajnc, founder of Toronto Pig Save, talks about her ongoing trial and the Save Movement.

Brian Day's court challenge threatens universal health care | Sep 28 2016 | Redeye Collective | On September 6, the B.C. Supreme Court began hearing Cambie Surgeries Corp's constitutional challenge to the Medicare Protection Act. Colleen Fuller says the case poses a grave threat to our system.

Migrant farm workers demanding justice from Ottawa | Sep 28 2016 | Scott Neigh | Gabriel Allahdua talks about journeying to Ottawa to demand justice for migrant farm workers as part of the Harvesting Freedom caravan.

'Gold with yield': A primer on land-grabbing | Sep 27 2016 | Lois Ross | Land use, access to agricultural land, and who stewards land, are key issues in food production. Land-grabbing is a growing concern because it determines not only access but also how land is used.

Mad Room: Black artist lays bare struggle with depression, anxiety | Sep 22 2016 | June Chua | Tangled Art Gallery in Toronto is opening its first-ever installation, featuring the work of local artist Gloria Swain and focusing on her experience as a Black woman in the mental health system.

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Wild Pacific salmon face an upstream battle for survival | Sep 21 2016 | David Suzuki | A weak provincial climate plan that fails to meet emissions targets and acceptance of new ocean-based fish farm applications won't help wild salmon.

'Yes, logging introduces mercury!' New revelations from Grassy Narrows | Sep 21 2016 | Mark Calzavara | Stunning revelations came to light last week that top environment officials in the Ontario government knew that clearcut logging in Grassy Narrows territory would increase mercury levels in fish.

Sugar industry's massive deception proves once again the free market has no conscience | Sep 15 2016 | Penney Kome | JAMA charges Big Sugar paid off scientists and distorted health data to increase sugar sales.

Is the Wildrose Party seriously suggesting Alberta permit for-profit blood brokers? | Sep 14 2016 | Trevor Zimmerman | Short answer: yes.

Six things you need to know about the greatest threat to medicare in a generation | Sep 7 2016 | Michael Butler | Public health care is being put on trial. But make no mistake, this case isn't about improving health care. It's about money and greed.

Pending B.C. case could change the landscape of healthcare in Canada | Sep 1 2016 | Rick Turner | An ongoing B.C. Supreme Court case could open up the province to a two-tier health system. That shouldn't happen.

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