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September 7, 2019

Gladu not impressed with palliative ‘Action Plan’

Parliament Hill, Ottawa.

OTTAWA -- Health Canada’s five-year Action Plan on Palliative Care announced Aug. 20 is a “lacklustre” effort that fails to commit enough resources, says Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu.

Published in Canada
December 15, 2017

National palliative care strategy given green light

A son holds his mother's hands at a hospice care facility moments before her death from ovarian cancer in 2015.
OTTAWA – The creation of a national palliative care strategy for Canada took a significant step forward on Dec. 12 when a private member’s bill became law.
Published in Canada
February 8, 2017

Palliative care bill passes second reading, clears another hurdle

The palliative care Bill C-277 passed second reading in the House of Commons Jan. 31.

OTTAWA – A national palliative care framework is one step closer to reality after legislation passed second reading in the House of Commons on Jan. 31.

Published in Canada
December 15, 2016

Palliative care bill passage on hold until February

Due to Parliament's upcoming winter recess, the Palliative care bill C-277's final vote will have to wait until February.

OTTAWA – Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu had hoped her Bill C-277 calling for a national palliative care framework would pass before Christmas, but it appears she will have to wait until February.

Published in Canada