Andrew Longhurst 🇨🇦 🍉
@alonghurst.bsky.social
Political economist, health policy researcher, SFU PhD candidate. Research Associate with CCPA and others. Health care finance & delivery, wait times, privatization. BC-based, Canada-wide analysis.
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Ontario hospitals spent $9.2B on private agency nurses and staff, report finds
YouTube video by CBC News: The National
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CBC’s The National
coverage of my new @policyalternatives.ca report on Ontario hospital finances and contracted for-profit staffing
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coverage of my new @policyalternatives.ca report on Ontario hospital finances and contracted for-profit staffing
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Alberta’s government quietly eliminated its public reporting dashboard of COVID-19 outbreaks in acute care facilities, saying the province is under no legal obligation to continue publishing the data in a “post-pandemic context.”
Alberta quietly stopped public reporting of COVID-19 outbreaks in acute care centres. Find out why critics say the lack of transparency creates public health risks.
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December 18, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Alberta’s government quietly eliminated its public reporting dashboard of COVID-19 outbreaks in acute care facilities, saying the province is under no legal obligation to continue publishing the data in a “post-pandemic context.”
Now they’re just saying the quiet part out loud
Former Harper speechwriter: 'Why Ontario needs two-tier health care' https://nationalpost.com/opinion/michael-taube-2
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter
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December 25, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Now they’re just saying the quiet part out loud
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The thing I haven’t seen much discussed that I’m curious about is why the people with $ aren’t worried about undermining their own access to life saving treatments in an effort to get faster knee replacements.
If the fundamental bottleneck is things like anesthesiologists, nurses, etc then
If the fundamental bottleneck is things like anesthesiologists, nurses, etc then
Health coalitions call on federal government to enforce the Canada Health Act, take action against two-tier health care in Alberta #cdnpoli #cdnhealth #ableg #abpoli medicinehatnews.com/news/local-n...
Health groups across Canada sign open letter to Carney, Health Minister demanding action on Alberta's Bill 11 - Medicine Hat News
zmason@medicinehatnews.com An open letter signed by ten Canadian health coalitions is calling on the federal government to respond to Alberta’s law enabling dual practice in the province. The coalitio...
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December 22, 2025 at 10:57 PM
The thing I haven’t seen much discussed that I’m curious about is why the people with $ aren’t worried about undermining their own access to life saving treatments in an effort to get faster knee replacements.
If the fundamental bottleneck is things like anesthesiologists, nurses, etc then
If the fundamental bottleneck is things like anesthesiologists, nurses, etc then
Health coalitions call on federal government to enforce the Canada Health Act, take action against two-tier health care in Alberta #cdnpoli #cdnhealth #ableg #abpoli medicinehatnews.com/news/local-n...
Health groups across Canada sign open letter to Carney, Health Minister demanding action on Alberta's Bill 11 - Medicine Hat News
zmason@medicinehatnews.com An open letter signed by ten Canadian health coalitions is calling on the federal government to respond to Alberta’s law enabling dual practice in the province. The coalitio...
medicinehatnews.com
December 22, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Health coalitions call on federal government to enforce the Canada Health Act, take action against two-tier health care in Alberta #cdnpoli #cdnhealth #ableg #abpoli medicinehatnews.com/news/local-n...
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In an open letter to the Prime Minister & Health Minister, Health Coalitions representing over three million Canadians call on the federal government to intervene in the face of two-tier Medicare being brought in by Alberta's Bill 11.
Read the open letter: www.friendsofmedicare.org/uphold_theca...
Read the open letter: www.friendsofmedicare.org/uphold_theca...
December 16, 2025 at 4:32 PM
In an open letter to the Prime Minister & Health Minister, Health Coalitions representing over three million Canadians call on the federal government to intervene in the face of two-tier Medicare being brought in by Alberta's Bill 11.
Read the open letter: www.friendsofmedicare.org/uphold_theca...
Read the open letter: www.friendsofmedicare.org/uphold_theca...
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Unfortunately, after repeatedly using time allocation motions to limit debate, Bill 11 just passed third reading in the legislature.
Read more here: www.friendsofmedicare.org/bill_11_brin...
Read more here: www.friendsofmedicare.org/bill_11_brin...
December 10, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Unfortunately, after repeatedly using time allocation motions to limit debate, Bill 11 just passed third reading in the legislature.
Read more here: www.friendsofmedicare.org/bill_11_brin...
Read more here: www.friendsofmedicare.org/bill_11_brin...
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More Americans are biting their tongues, not because they don’t care, but because they’re afraid to speak.
From DEI to the war in Gaza, people are more afraid to speak their minds now than during the Red Scare, according to a political scientist who has been conducting surveys.
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From DEI to the war in Gaza, people are more afraid to speak their minds now than during the Red Scare, according to a political scientist who has been conducting surveys.
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Self-censorship and the ‘spiral of silence’: Why Americans are less likely to publicly voice their opinions on political issues
Nearly half of Americans say they feel less free to speak their minds.
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October 13, 2025 at 2:30 AM
More Americans are biting their tongues, not because they don’t care, but because they’re afraid to speak.
From DEI to the war in Gaza, people are more afraid to speak their minds now than during the Red Scare, according to a political scientist who has been conducting surveys.
buff.ly/Ls2m7mv
From DEI to the war in Gaza, people are more afraid to speak their minds now than during the Red Scare, according to a political scientist who has been conducting surveys.
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Rampant and growing climate breakdown, war, and economic inequality www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
High youth death rates are an ‘emerging crisis’, global health study warns
Alcohol, suicide and injuries driving rises among teenagers and young adults despite overall rates falling, authors say
www.theguardian.com
October 12, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Rampant and growing climate breakdown, war, and economic inequality www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
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Trump got his COVID19 vaccine today.
He will always have access to everything he needs to maintain his health while denying others the same.
He will always have access to everything he needs to maintain his health while denying others the same.
October 11, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Trump got his COVID19 vaccine today.
He will always have access to everything he needs to maintain his health while denying others the same.
He will always have access to everything he needs to maintain his health while denying others the same.
Today, a former Ontario privacy commissioner is calling for an external investigation into why, for a decade, the B.C. government agency denied the data breach, which a fifth estate investigation shows affected 28,000 health-care workers.
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They were victims of a massive data breach in 2009. Their employer denied it for a decade | CBC News
For a decade, a B.C. government agency denied a data breach that affected 28,000 health-care workers, creating a situation that one privacy expert says opened the door for fraud artists to continue cr...
www.cbc.ca
October 11, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Today, a former Ontario privacy commissioner is calling for an external investigation into why, for a decade, the B.C. government agency denied the data breach, which a fifth estate investigation shows affected 28,000 health-care workers.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Anyway. All of us working in health evidence and info use MMWR at one point or another. This negatively affects people in Canada and our healthcare system as well.
October 11, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Anyway. All of us working in health evidence and info use MMWR at one point or another. This negatively affects people in Canada and our healthcare system as well.
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Thousands of striking BCGEU and PEA members and their supporters rally on the legislature lawn demanding a better wage offer. The PEA lead negotiator says the government latest offer “takes us backwards” when considering inflation and cost of living increases.
#bcpoli
#bcpoli
October 6, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Thousands of striking BCGEU and PEA members and their supporters rally on the legislature lawn demanding a better wage offer. The PEA lead negotiator says the government latest offer “takes us backwards” when considering inflation and cost of living increases.
#bcpoli
#bcpoli
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The editorial team at the @winnipegfreepress.com calls out Smith and Moe on their hypocrisy and ridiculous arguments.
"It is all too familiar, and frankly tiresome."
Indeed!
Albertan when we want, Canadian when it suits us
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"It is all too familiar, and frankly tiresome."
Indeed!
Albertan when we want, Canadian when it suits us
www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/edit...
Opinion: Albertan when we want, Canadian when it suits us
It’s an odd world Alberta Premier Danielle Smith inhabits: one where her province keeps the benefits of its natural resources, while other provinces should simply surrender the bounty of nature that m...
www.winnipegfreepress.com
October 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The editorial team at the @winnipegfreepress.com calls out Smith and Moe on their hypocrisy and ridiculous arguments.
"It is all too familiar, and frankly tiresome."
Indeed!
Albertan when we want, Canadian when it suits us
www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/edit...
"It is all too familiar, and frankly tiresome."
Indeed!
Albertan when we want, Canadian when it suits us
www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/edit...
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www.cbc.ca/news/politic... "I think the language from the current parliamentary budget officer, Mr. Jason Jacques, is just wrong and he should walk that back, quite frankly”
Federal budget watchdog's comments are 'just wrong,' says one of his predecessors | CBC News
A former parliamentary budget officer says it is “just wrong” to suggest that the federal finances are unsustainable and is publicly disagreeing with the current fiscal watchdog.
www.cbc.ca
October 3, 2025 at 11:31 PM
www.cbc.ca/news/politic... "I think the language from the current parliamentary budget officer, Mr. Jason Jacques, is just wrong and he should walk that back, quite frankly”
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We could be treating Canada Post as not just an essential delivery service, but an essential social infrastructure in our communities.
Instead the government prefers to treat it as a costly burden that must be subject to death by a thousand cuts.
Instead the government prefers to treat it as a costly burden that must be subject to death by a thousand cuts.
For isolated seniors, Canada Post delivers more than mail | CBC News
As the Canada Post strike hits the one-week mark, there are growing concerns for one group of Canadians who typically rely on the delivery service more than most — seniors.
www.cbc.ca
October 10, 2025 at 3:13 PM
We could be treating Canada Post as not just an essential delivery service, but an essential social infrastructure in our communities.
Instead the government prefers to treat it as a costly burden that must be subject to death by a thousand cuts.
Instead the government prefers to treat it as a costly burden that must be subject to death by a thousand cuts.
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This country is such a one trick pony sometimes. You cannot tell me that nobody has a better idea than building pipelines during a climate crisis and energy transition 🤦
So Carney's "elbows up" strategy is to double down on our dependence on the US AND fossil fuel exports??
Basically a lose-lose proposition revealing just how short sighted he is
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Basically a lose-lose proposition revealing just how short sighted he is
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Carney raised Keystone XL pipeline revival in meeting with Trump | CBC News
Relief for Canada from U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum may come thanks to renewed interest in a pipeline project first proposed more than 15 years ago.
www.cbc.ca
October 8, 2025 at 2:37 PM
This country is such a one trick pony sometimes. You cannot tell me that nobody has a better idea than building pipelines during a climate crisis and energy transition 🤦
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Things are happening at Portland's ICE facility tonight.
Read more of our protest coverage here: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
Read more of our protest coverage here: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
October 10, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Things are happening at Portland's ICE facility tonight.
Read more of our protest coverage here: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
Read more of our protest coverage here: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
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Trump pressure to hike UK drug prices could cost NHS billions.
Corporate profits will increase. NHS budget will buy less. People to pay higher taxes or face public service cuts.
To avoid bullying UK Govt must produce cheaper generic drugs.
Who governs UK - Govt, Trump, Corporations?
Corporate profits will increase. NHS budget will buy less. People to pay higher taxes or face public service cuts.
To avoid bullying UK Govt must produce cheaper generic drugs.
Who governs UK - Govt, Trump, Corporations?
Trump pressure to hike UK drug prices could cost NHS billions, experts warn
Anew deal will only trigger further increased price demands and make healthcare in the UK more expensive, say experts
www.independent.co.uk
October 9, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Trump pressure to hike UK drug prices could cost NHS billions.
Corporate profits will increase. NHS budget will buy less. People to pay higher taxes or face public service cuts.
To avoid bullying UK Govt must produce cheaper generic drugs.
Who governs UK - Govt, Trump, Corporations?
Corporate profits will increase. NHS budget will buy less. People to pay higher taxes or face public service cuts.
To avoid bullying UK Govt must produce cheaper generic drugs.
Who governs UK - Govt, Trump, Corporations?
UN experts have said the IDF's "targeted destruction" of Gaza's health-care system amounts to "medicide." The UN has accused Israel of deliberately attacking and starving health-care workers, paramedics and hospitals in order to wipe out medical care in the besieged enclave.
2 years into the [genocide], these figures illustrate the scale of Israel's destruction of Gaza
2 years into the war, these figures illustrate the scale of Israel's destruction of Gaza | CBC News
For two years, Palestinians across the Gaza Strip have faced unrelenting bombardment, mass hunger and recurring displacement as Israeli fighting continues in the desolate territory.
www.cbc.ca
October 9, 2025 at 2:56 AM
UN experts have said the IDF's "targeted destruction" of Gaza's health-care system amounts to "medicide." The UN has accused Israel of deliberately attacking and starving health-care workers, paramedics and hospitals in order to wipe out medical care in the besieged enclave.
2 years into the [genocide], these figures illustrate the scale of Israel's destruction of Gaza
2 years into the war, these figures illustrate the scale of Israel's destruction of Gaza | CBC News
For two years, Palestinians across the Gaza Strip have faced unrelenting bombardment, mass hunger and recurring displacement as Israeli fighting continues in the desolate territory.
www.cbc.ca
October 9, 2025 at 2:54 AM
2 years into the [genocide], these figures illustrate the scale of Israel's destruction of Gaza
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ICE admits that up to 50% of arrests in its Chicago raids are "collateral.” These aren't statistics. They are parents taken from their children, neighbors taken from our communities. When does a "collateral" U.S. citizen child's trauma matter? This isn't law enforcement; it's a campaign of terror.
October 5, 2025 at 1:58 PM
ICE admits that up to 50% of arrests in its Chicago raids are "collateral.” These aren't statistics. They are parents taken from their children, neighbors taken from our communities. When does a "collateral" U.S. citizen child's trauma matter? This isn't law enforcement; it's a campaign of terror.