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Digital HealthHealth CanadaePharmacy
The Connected Care Act: What It Means for Canadian Patients
Your doctor sends a prescription by fax. Your pharmacist cannot see your lab results. Your specialist has no record of what your family doctor prescribed last month. In 2026, this is still how Canadian healthcare works. A new federal law aims to change that.
PlusVirtual TeamMar 18, 2026
8 min978
Health CanadaDrug ApprovalsRegulatory Reform
Why Canada May Soon Approve Drugs in Weeks, Not Years
A drug approved by the FDA last month is not available in Canada. It might not be for another year. For patients with serious conditions, that wait is not an inconvenience. It is a crisis. Two regulatory changes announced in early 2026 could finally close that gap.
PlusVirtual TeamFeb 21, 2026
7 min794
Pharmacist ScopeOntario HealthcareMinor Ailments
Ontario Proposes 14 New Minor Ailments for Pharmacist Prescribing
Pharmacists in Ontario are about to take on a significantly larger clinical role. In September 2025, the Ontario Ministry of Health announced plans to expand the province's Minor Ailments Program by a
PlusVirtual TeamAug 18, 2025
4 min18217