The Carney government maintains the status quo on drug policy. Experts say complacency will kill more Canadians
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 inProfessional
Canada’s robot revolution
Robots in Canada are reshaping blue-collar jobs and are starting to be used in white-collar sectors as well
Posted inHealth
How ketamine is being used to treat trauma
Ukraine is using ketamine therapy to help Ukrainian veterans heal from PTSD, while Canada struggles to translate its expertise into care
Posted inHealth
False profits: How alcohol costs Canadians more than it brings in
Governments see alcohol as a cash cow, but health policy experts say it is actually a drain on public coffers
Posted inHealth
Ozempic Nation
One in five Canadians are considering weight loss drugs. Physicians say GLP-1s are a game-changer — but also urge caution
Posted inDevelopment Aid
Home is where the war is
Why some Canadians have chosen to live — and serve — in a nation at war, offering aid, education and support
Posted inHealth
Opioid prescriptions decline across Canada
A new study shows the number of Canadians taking prescription opioids is falling across Canada. Experts weigh in on the impact of this trend.
Posted inCommentary
Here’s what makes Canadian Affairs a cool place to work
I’ve enjoyed the sense of purpose that comes from building something new together
Posted inDrugs
Canada’s latest fentanyl crackdown bears fruit
Police say they seized nearly 400 kg of fentanyl and conducted 8,000 arrests in recent months. Here are key enforcement trends.
Posted inHealth
How the budget undercuts Carney’s prosperity goals
Despite branding itself as a prosperity budget, Ottawa has sidelined the mental health investments economists say are essential for growth