Stephen Bent

Government Bill (Senate)- Bill S-5 - Connected Care-An Act respecting the interoperability of health information technology and to prohibit data blocking by health information technology vendors Federal guidelines with respect to procurement of medical technologies and adoption of innovation in the healthcare industry, and economic development and promotion for the life sciences sector Public Bill (Senate) S-243- National Framework for Women's Health Federal life sciences strategy with respect to patient safety, managing high-risk drugs, medication errors, healthcare worker safety, infection and disease prevention, health system planning and resilience. Canadian-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) with respect to provisions relating to medical devices and technologies Federal life sciences strategy with respect to global value chain and supply chain management and investment towards medical technology manufacturing and export. Federal budget with respect to medical technology and device innovation and adoption, support and delivery of new models of care, equitable healthcare access, innovation, women’s health, and investments in long-term care and home care Discuss policies around healthcare system resiliency, health system planning, infection prevention, medication errors, women's health, and health equity including access Regulations under the Food and Drugs Act, including the Medical Devices Regulation, with respect to the approval of medical technologies Federal life sciences strategy, focusing on promoting collaboration with respect to clinical and scientific research in the healthcare industry and accelerating innovation to improve health and economic outcomes.

Discuss increasing incidents of violence against health care workers, prevention, and enforcement of existing laws. Support nursing students through targeted financial support such as paid preceptorships and federal grants. Support internationally educated nurses through establishing a collaborative, multi-stakeholder body hosted by Health Canada, to lead national strategy, planning and coordination for internationally educated nurses' registration, integration and support. Targeted funding of $1 billion as an initial investment to immediately begin to address the current health care workforce crisis experienced by provinces/territories across Canada, with funding focused on short and long-term goals. To achieve patient-centred quality care based on the WHO’s comprehensive health labour markets framework that would be acceptable to, and delivered by, the provinces/territories. Provide sustainable funding so nurses and other healthcare workers have access to mental health supports. In keeping with the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, establish specific targets and timelines for the admission and graduation of First Nations, Métis and Inuit health professionals in all postsecondary institutions and provide funding dedicated to indigenous nurse students. Implementing a Universal single-payer pharmacare program. Fund innovative retention and recruitment programs targeted at early-career, mid-career and late-career nurses. Establish a dedicated coordinating body to address critical health workforce data gaps based on global best practices on health workforce management. Address health workforce shortages through the implementation of a comprehensive, pan-Canadian health human resources strategy, in coordination with the provinces and territories, backed by sufficient funding and with real accountability for achieving desired health outcomes; and address critical data gaps through significantly enhancing existing health workforce data infrastructure to standardize data collection and analysis across workers, sectors and jurisdictions, with links to relevant patient information, healthcare utilization and outcome data, for more fit-for-purpose planning and tools available at the provincial, territorial, regional and training program level. In designing this, Canada should draw on global best practices in health workforce planning including in Australia and New Zealand.

Increase support and funding on issues related to global migration and forced displacement, including on operational responses to new arrivals in Canada. Engage in governmental dialogue on issues related to international humanitarian law (IHL), with specific reference to ensuring the protection of populations experiencing increased vulnerabilities and the delivery of humanitarian assistance during times of armed conflict. Build support and obtain grant funding for community service organizations in Canada. Build support for health and public initiatives, including but not limited to supports targeted to mental health and seniors. Increase support and investment in diverse programming for indigenous communities, including preparedness, risk reduction, emergency response and recovery. Secure investments in readiness for all-hazard response, including health emergencies and public health crises in Canada and around the world.

To position CSL Seqirus Canada as a trusted supplier of health products including vaccines, and the development of innovative technologies, and a partner in pandemic preparedness.