June 10, 2026
TORONTO – INOVAIT, Canada’s image-guided therapy (IGT) and artificial intelligence (AI) commercialization network, has announced the latest recipients of its Pilot Fund. This research and development (R&D) funding program supports cutting-edge medical technology projects that harness the transformative power of AI, machine learning, and big data analytics in IGT to advance medical innovation and streamline care.
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June 10, 2026
TORONTO and MUNICH - Jacobian has announced the continuation and expansion of its longstanding collaboration with The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, reflecting a shared commitment to driving better outcomes for children through improved pediatric radiology.
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June 10, 2026
VANCOUVER - WELL Health Technologies Corp., a digital healthcare company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Andrew Bond (pictured) as chief health officer and head of public sector, effective immediately. Dr. Bond’s appointment reflects WELL’s increasing focus on partnering with governments and public health systems while advancing clinical governance across its national care delivery and technology platform.
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June 10, 2026
OTTAWA - Health minister Marjorie Michel (pictured) says the government is withholding $50 million in federal funds from Canada Health Infoway, the organization responsible for the $300-million failed PrescribeIT program, until it addresses concerns about governance.
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June 3, 2026
TORONTO - The federal government’s artificial intelligence strategy will include up to $100 million in funding to expand an Ontario-based health data initiative to the rest of Canada.
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June 3, 2026
TORONTO - Trillium Health Partners has announced that Dr. Jeremy Petch, PhD (pictured) is joining the organization as its inaugural Chief AI and Digital Planning Officer.
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June 3, 2026
OTTAWA - Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi (pictured), a dermatologist from St. John’s, N.L., is the new president of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA), following his introduction at its annual general meeting. Dr. Ogunyemi is the first Black president in the organization’s history and at age 39, among its youngest.
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June 3, 2026
NEW WESTMINSTER, BC - The new Jim Pattison Acute Care Tower at Royal Columbian Hospital opened for patients on May 31, 2026, bringing quicker access to specialized, life-saving treatment to people in the Lower Mainland and throughout the province.
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June 3, 2026
AMSTERDAM and BURBANK, Calif. - Royal Philips and The Walt Disney Company announced that beloved Disney animated characters and stories are being incorporated directly into Philips Ambient Experience for MRI at medical facilities in 87 countries worldwide to support children undergoing imaging procedures. For many children, this type of immersive environment can help shift attention away from the clinical setting, creating a more comforting and engaging experience during scans and helping more children complete their exams successfully.
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June 3, 2026
CALGARY - Angus Watt, Health Quality Alberta Board chair, is pleased to announce the appointment of Carmella Steinke (pictured) as chief executive officer, effective June 16. Ms. Steinke’s appointment follows a formal executive search and selection process.
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