February 11, 2026
OTTAWA - The federal government is reviving legislation that would allow digital health information to be shared safely across electronic systems, giving both patients and providers access to more comprehensive medical records. The Connected Care for Canadians Act was introduced in June 2024 and passed first reading, but the bill died when Parliament was later prorogued.
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February 11, 2026
EDMONTON - Alberta doctors say the provincial government’s decision to broaden parental and guardian access to their children’s medical records could put youth at risk of harm and infringes on their privacy.
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February 11, 2026
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia Health’s QEII Health Sciences Centre is now home to its newest and most advanced surgical robot: the Intuitive da Vinci Xi. The arrival of this technology marks the QEII’s second da Vinci system and the hospital’s seventh surgical robot overall, strengthening Nova Scotia’s position as a national leader in surgical innovation and expanding access to specialized care for patients across the province.
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February 11, 2026
CHARLOTTETOWN - Health PEI is participating in a national pilot program, in collaboration with Canada Health Infoway and other provinces and territories, to explore the use of artificial intelligence (AI) scribe technology in primary care settings.
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February 11, 2026
OTTAWA - Canadians who followed health advice from AI were five times more likely to experience harms than those who did not, worrying doctors across the country as Canadians struggle to access care from trusted health providers.
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February 11, 2026
MONTREAL - Quebec patients can talk with Bonjour-santé's new conversational robot, a hybrid between ChatGPT and an 811 nurse. Called BonsAi, Bonjour-santé's new artificial intelligence tool allows you to describe your symptoms and find out the possible causes, then get an appointment with a health professional if necessary.
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February 11, 2026
GUELPH, Ont. - International medical imaging IT and cybersecurity company Sectra has successfully activated its digital pathology module at Guelph General Hospital (GGH), marking them as the first site in Canada to go live with Sectra Digital Pathology.
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February 11, 2026
KINGSTON, Ont. - Lumeo Regional Health Information System (Lumeo RHIS) in Southeastern Ontario has selected Oracle Health Clinical AI Agent for a pilot project to streamline clinical documentation and reduce physicians’ administrative workload so they can focus more time on caring for the people they serve.
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February 4, 2026
ST. JOHN’S, NL - Pat Parfrey (pictured left) is no longer the CEO of Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services. Premier Tony Wakeham announced last month that effective immediately, Ron Johnson (pictured right) had been appointed as interim chief executive officer of Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services, replacing Dr. Patrick Parfrey “who is to be recognized for the long service and dedication he has provided to healthcare in our province.”
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February 4, 2026
OTTAWA - The Liberal Party announced last weekend that family physician Dr. Danielle Martin (pictured) will be their candidate for the upcoming federal byelection in University-Rosedale, the downtown Toronto riding Chrystia Freeland held until she stepped down earlier last month.
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