Dahlia speaks with Melanie Kirkey, Ogi Gutovic, Tina Ford and Agnes Grudniewicz about the impact the Snowsuit Fund had on their childhoods.

Dahlia speaks with Melanie Kirkey, Ogi Gutovic, Tina Ford and Agnes Grudniewicz about the impact the Snowsuit Fund had on their childhoods.

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You probably never realized how a snowsuit can change a child’s life

A new report from the Conference Board of Canada and Children's Healthcare Canada shows that, since 2019, there's been a marked increase in young scoliosis patients featuring significantly longer wait times for surgery. 68% of patients in Nova Scotia receive treatment after the recommended six month window.

Chad Leader, Director of Health and Human Capital for the Conference Board of Canada, joins Vassy Kapelos to break down the report and the steps that can come next.

A new report from the Conference Board of Canada and Children's Healthcare Canada shows that, since 2019, there's been a marked increase in young scoliosis patients featuring significantly longer wait times for surgery. 68% of patients in Nova Scotia receive treatment after the recommended six month window.
Chad Leader, Director of Health and Human Capital for the Conference Board of Canada, joins Vassy Kapelos to break down the report and the steps that can come next.

VKS: Nearly half of pediatric spinal surgery patients facing unsafe wait times, new report shows

Keep up with the latest news with The Daily Debrief panel hosted by Vassy Kapelos. Monday's panel features Tim Powers, Zain Velji, and Tom Mulcair.

Today, the discussion revolves around the continuing fallout with House Speaker Anthony Rota and the recognition of a Nazi veteran and the potential for Alberta to exit the Canada Pension Plan.

Tune-in every Monday to hear their debates live at 1:05pm ET or listen on our podcast.

Keep up with the latest news with The Daily Debrief panel hosted by Vassy Kapelos. Monday's panel features Tim Powers, Zain Velji, and Tom Mulcair.
Today, the discussion revolves around the continuing fallout with House Speaker Anthony Rota and the recognition of a Nazi veteran and the potential for Alberta to exit the Canada Pension Plan.
Tune-in every Monday to hear their debates live at 1:05pm ET or listen on our podcast.

VKS: The Daily Debrief - Monday panel

Patricia Boal is joined by Tennis Analyst John Horn, Professor of Political Studies at the University of Ottawa Genevieve Tellier, Winner of Canadian Culinary Championship Regional Qualifier Khalid Farchoukh, Music Monday with Eric Alper, and much more. 

Patricia Boal is joined by Tennis Analyst John Horn, Professor of Political Studies at the University of Ottawa Genevieve Tellier, Winner of Canadian Culinary Championship Regional Qualifier Khalid Farchoukh, Music Monday with Eric Alper, and much more.

You probably never realized how a snowsuit can change a child’s life

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