The results of Canada’s drug policy reforms reveal both measurable gains and ongoing public health challenges
Author Archives: Alexandra Keeler
Alexandra Keeler is a Toronto-based reporter focused on covering mental health, drugs and addiction, crime and social issues. Alexandra has more than a decade of freelance writing experience.
Posted inHealth
Universal health care, done better
Like Canada, Australia offers universal health care. But it spends less and achieves better health outcomes. Here’s what Canada can learn from our peer
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Parliament votes down tighter controls on U.S. military exports
Critics say Liberals’ defeat of arms export bill exposes the disconnect between the government’s rhetoric and reality
Posted inProfessional
Canada’s response to AI labour disruption inadequate, sources say
‘Our AI policy is focused primarily on stimulating industry, with almost no attention to the impact on work and preparing workers’
Posted inCommunity
‘Iranians are not a monolith’: Iran war exposes deep divisions
The killing of Iran’s supreme leader has stirred celebration, grief and anxiety — and exposed divisions over Iran’s future
Posted inDrugs
Ontario’s HART Hubs: A year in, the wins and failures
Ontario forced nine supervised consumption sites to transition to recovery-focused centres. Staff say they are seeing the benefits, but critical gaps remain
Posted inDrugs
What a Mexican drug kingpin’s death means for Canada
We spoke with an expert to understand what the killing of one of Mexico’s most powerful drug leaders means for Canadians
Posted inDrugs
Is too much naloxone dangerous?
New data show naloxone doses have increased over time. Experts say naloxone is safe — but intervening after an overdose is critical.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Do U.S.-destined arms exports require better scrutiny?
Advocates say better oversight of U.S.-bound military exports is needed as Canadians increasingly query how the U.S. uses its arms
Posted inTech
How robots are changing eldercare
Policymakers have long worried about the costs of caring for Canada’s burgeoning elderly population. Are eldercare robots the solution?