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GR professionals would benefit from sharing with clients this inconvenient truth: the Federal Budget guarantees….very little
March 31, 2023

GR professionals would benefit from sharing with clients this inconvenient truth: the Federal Budget guarantees….very little

Indeed, every year, expectations – from industries and sectors, municipalities and regions, organizations, and indeed individuals – are created solely on the basis of the budget’s approval, leading to disillusionment when promised measures are not implemented on schedule or at all.

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Federal Budget 2023 – Getting you the Insights You Need
March 29, 2023

Federal Budget 2023 – Getting you the Insights You Need

It’s a stressful time, but there are steps you can take to make it easier. At Delphic Research, this is what we do on behalf of our clients.

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When it comes to health spending – there is little left to be revealed in today’s federal budget
March 28, 2023

When it comes to health spending – there is little left to be revealed in today’s federal budget

When it comes to anticipating what’s in today’s federal budget and what it might mean for healthcare in Canada, the stage has largely been set by decisions already taken. Surprises are likely to be few or nonexistent.

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Head of PMPRB Stepping Down – After a Decade at the Helm of Canada’s “Rogue Regulator”, Douglas Clark Is Stepping Down
February 24, 2023

Head of PMPRB Stepping Down – After a Decade at the Helm of Canada’s “Rogue Regulator”, Douglas Clark Is Stepping Down

The soap opera drama that has been unfolding over at the Patented Medicines Prices Review Board (PMPRB) seems to have taken another wild plot twist in what may, in fact, turn out to be the season cliffhanger. 

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Increased federal funding in healthcare seems imminent, but talk of "strings" seem to have faded
February 3, 2023

Increased federal funding in healthcare seems imminent, but talk of "strings" seem to have faded

Far from being a showdown, recent messaging from federal representatives suggest that a significant increase in the Canadian Health Transfer ($45.9B in 2020-21) is now a given

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Why you might (or might not) be charged for routine cancer bloodwork
September 21, 2022

Why you might (or might not) be charged for routine cancer bloodwork

In the final week leading up to the Ontario election, a curious controversy suddenly emerged. Many Ontario residents began to argue that the Government of Ontario, under Premier Doug Ford, is shifting the provincial health care system towards privatization and for-profit clinics.

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Is Canada's decline in new patented medicines a cause for concern?
September 21, 2022

Is Canada's decline in new patented medicines a cause for concern?

The Patent Act and its associated Patented Medicines Regulations require all patentees to file information about the sale of their medications in Canada, information which the PMRPB uses to discharge its mandate on patented drug pricing as well as for its analytical work.

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The Academy: Becoming Prime Minister
September 21, 2022

The Academy: Becoming Prime Minister

With only one week until the election, the campaign period is picking up steam every day. But what is the point of all this? If there is no clear majority come the time of the election, who will become Prime Minister? What happens if the leader of the party with the most seats can’t make a convincing case that they could withstand a test of confidence in the House of Commons?

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The Academy: Snap Elections
September 17, 2022

The Academy: Snap Elections

Delphic breaks down the history of minority governments in Canada. While there is no clear recipe when it comes to landing a majority government, past Prime Ministers’ trials and successes illustrate that election timing can be pivotal to determining who will win the next election. Tune in to hear how, in a minority government, the ability to choose when an election will fall is at both the government and the official opposition’s disposal.

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Oh Snap! The Election Nobody Wants Is Here
September 17, 2022

Oh Snap! The Election Nobody Wants Is Here

Canada is no stranger to snap elections, and many expected the minority government to call an election before their term was up. Heading into an ominous, Delta variant-driven fourth wave and only two years into this government's mandate – the circumstances surrounding this election are unprecedented on the federal stage.

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Budget 2021: Green Lights, Red Lights, Innovation and #ELXN44
September 17, 2022

Budget 2021: Green Lights, Red Lights, Innovation and #ELXN44

Budget 2021 will be one of the most scrutinized and important fiscal templates delivered by any finance minister in Canadian history.

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Parliament Resumes with Focus on COVID-19 Vaccine Issues & Election Speculation
September 21, 2022

Parliament Resumes with Focus on COVID-19 Vaccine Issues & Election Speculation

After a six-week recess, Parliament is back with the House of Commons to resume sitting on January 25th and the Senate returning on February 2nd.

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Recapping Toronto By-Elections
September 18, 2022

Recapping Toronto By-Elections

After a swift campaign period of 37 days, voters in Toronto Centre and York Centre headed to the polls for the 2020 federal by-elections. No seats will be changing parties as both Toronto Centre and York Centre have elected Liberals Marci Ien and Ya’ara Saks, respectively. But the short campaign was anything but boring including a nail-bitting election night for York Centre. Here are the highlights.

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Are we ready for Covid Vaccine Challenge Trials?
September 18, 2022

Are we ready for Covid Vaccine Challenge Trials?

Human challenge trials, if successful, could accelerate the development of vaccines worldwide. Given the rate at which COVID-19 has spread, the faster populations can be immunized, the more lives can be saved. Moreover, the availability of multiple vaccines would lessen the pressure on one supply chain and allow for greater dissemination of the vaccine.

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Long-Term Care Under the Microscope
September 18, 2022

Long-Term Care Under the Microscope

Data from the Canadian Institute of Health Information report deaths in long-term care made up over 80 percent of Canada's COVID-related deaths, twice the average of other developed nations.

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Getting Out the Vote in the Era of COVID-19
September 18, 2022

Getting Out the Vote in the Era of COVID-19

Getting Out the Vote (GOTV) is one of the most critical objectives of any campaign: convincing voters to leave their homes and come vote for your candidate on election day. But the challenges presented by COVID-19 have upended traditional GOTV strategy, forcing countless political strategists to consider other means of mobilizing voters.

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Is the COVID Alert App Worth the Hype?
September 18, 2022

Is the COVID Alert App Worth the Hype?

The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted unprecedented action worldwide in combating its pervasive spread. While innovative pharmaceutical companies and civil society work together to expedite a safe and effective vaccine, government and medical organizations look to alternative measures to track, contain, and mitigate virus spread.

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Trudeau to Appoint Candidates for Two Toronto By-Elections
September 18, 2022

Trudeau to Appoint Candidates for Two Toronto By-Elections

With Bill Morneau (former Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament for Toronto Centre) and Michael Levitt (former Member of Parliament for York Centre) having stepped down from their parliamentary duties, a by-election in the ridings of Toronto Centre and York Centre are required, no later than six months after each individuals’ last days.

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Celebrating Delphic Research
September 18, 2022

Celebrating Delphic Research

Today represents a special day, not only for me, but for the entire team at Delphic Research Group. We also hope it marks a special day for anyone working in public affairs here in Canada because a desire to be of service to you has been our core driver and principal source of motivation. Going forward, our focus on serving you, our customer, will continue to be the lodestar that guides us towards constant improvement and innovation.

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Big Data for Public Health
September 18, 2022

Big Data for Public Health

Big Data has been advertised as the miracle solution for the digital age's corporate woes, so what does this mean for Canada's "archaic" public health system?

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