News & Community Updates
Welcome to the Ottawa Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic
I had the pleasure of taking a tour of the soon to be opened Ottawa Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic…
Our healthcare system is overwhelmed and strained beyond capacity
MPP Stephen Blais’ debate highlights many of the challenges in the system during debate on Bill 13, the Primary Care Act, 2025.
This budget mentions alcohol more than it mentions affordability
Budgets are meant to tell the truth about a government’s priorities. This one doesn’t. It tells a story in two versions….
Aline-Chrétien Health Hub Services
Stephen recently met with the new President of the Montfort Hospital, Dominic Giroux, about the healthcare challenges facing the community…
We must do better with home care
Stephen debates Bill 135 at second reading. He tells the story of an Orléans resident named Martine, who is suffering…
Let's Fix Family Medicine
Stephen met with frontline Doctors with the Ontario Medical Association to discuss challenges facing primary care physicians, the reasons many Doctors are…
Emergency Rooms Closing
Stephen asks the government why so many hospital emergency rooms are closing, especially in Ontario’s small and rural communities.
Family Doctors in Orléans
Over the past number of weeks there have been several family doctors who have announced they are retiring or closing…
Ontario Health Report Finds Healthcare Crisis is Worsening
MPP Adil Shamji released a new report from Ontario Health revealing the ongoing and accelerating deterioration of Ontario’s healthcare system…
Stephen answers questions from the Queen's Park media on the return of the Legislature
Stephen takes questions from the Queen's Park press gallery on the return of the Legislature and the re-introduction of his private members bill.
Government must support our hospitals
Stephen has written to the Minister of Health about the dire situation facing hospitals in Ottawa and across the province.The Ontario government must take immediate steps to prevent further closures and alleviate the current strain on our healthcare system.
Orléans Health Hub Grand Opening
What an amazing day for Orléans! It was a great pleasure to participate in the inauguration of the Orléans Health…
Trikafta Funding Approved in Ontario
On September 24, the Ministry of Health approved coverage for Trikafta, the latest and most effective treatment option for patients who…
Orléans Health Hub
The Orléans Health Hub has been under development for many years, and though collective hard work, on June 24th it…
Cystic Fibrosis: Will the Government Ensure Affordability?
Stephen asks the Minister of Health whether the government will ensure patients with Cystic Fibrosis will have affordable access to…