
Health Policy Off Script! Unfiltered Conversations about the Canadian Health System
Season 1
Canada's health system is stuck in a cycle of crisis and recycled solutions. "Overcoming Policy Roadblocks" confronts the erosion of the principles of healthcare policy inaction through fearless, evidence-informed episodes.
Featuring candid interviews with policymakers, practitioners, thought leaders ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 10 | Founded | 3 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MedicineEducationHealth & Fitness | |||

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A discussion on mental health and illness with Dr. Kwame McKenzie: CEO of Wellesley Institute, a full Professor in t... more
Reasonable access and compressive healthcare - does private healthcare have a place?
What does accessible and reasonable accesses mean?
Featuring Colleen M. Flood. Dean, Faculty of Law, Queen's University. Colleen is recognized as a leading Canadia... more
What is Primary Care and what can be done?
The conversation will feature our three hosts:
Steven Lewis: A health policy and research consultant
Ivy Lynn Bourgeault: PhD, Professor at the School of Sociological and Anthropological Studies at the Un... more
Health Workforce. Do we have a plan?
Featured guest: Arthur Sweetman, Professor of Economics, Director, Health Policy PHD, McMaster University. Arthur Sweetman Bio
Hosts: Ivy Bourgeault and Dale McMurchy
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A sharply focused examination of Canada's health system, this program consistently weighs policy design, governance, and implementation with real-world implications for patients and practitioners. Across episodes, the discussions frequently center on primary care, health workforce planning, wait-times accountability, and the politics of reform—often calling for practical, data-informed fixes and greater interprofessional collaboration. Notable strengths include candid conversations with policymakers and practitioners, a steady emphasis on actionable outcomes, and a willingness to challenge entrenched budgeting and incentive structures. The show's approach is likely to appeal to listeners who want rigorous policy analysis paired with clear i... more
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