We've heard about the threat that United States tariffs pose to Canadian economic security. But a different kind of insecurity now looms with new leadership from our southern neighbors: insecurity in global health.

U.S. President Donald Trump is no friend to Canada, and his tariff threats are a menacing shadow as we approach his Feb. 1 deadline. Yet, while the president seems intent on shattering the foundations of the world’s most symbiotic trade relationship,

Every day, an estimated 400,000 people cross the Canada-U.S. border, the largest land border in the world. And there are about 800,000 Canadian citizens living in the United States. All this means the infectious disease threat could be even more pressing for Canadians.

Pai says if there is a major disease outbreak and the U.S. isn't looped into the worldwide response, the virus would spread -- likely into Canada Author of the article: You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.

Dr. John Tuinema said the global health agency losing the large amount of funding the U.S. provides will mean low-income countries will have less capacity to respond to communicable disease, and middle- to high-income nations might have diminished communication structures, he said.

Canada is currently experiencing an increase in measles with recent cases reported in Quebec and Ontario, Canada’s chief public health officer said Wednesday in a statement.

Canada’s chief public health officer, who became a household name during the pandemic, is set to finish her term in June

Germany said Tuesday it will try to dissuade U.S. President Donald Trump from pulling out from the World Health Organization as many global health experts fear the move could substantially weaken global health security.

TORONTO — Health Canada says a synthetic dye newly banned from the U.S. food supply does not pose a health risk to the general population in Canada. The federal agency said it won’t echo a ban by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration unless new information comes to light about the additive known as Red 3.

It’s also best to steer clear of salads, raw or undercooked meats and fish, including shellfish, and the CDC forewarns for dishes like ceviche or others cooked with acidic liquids. As for fruits and vegetables, they’re safest if you can peel them yourself or wash them in bottled or disinfected water before eating.

Those working at the World Health Organization had been expecting the worst — but U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order still stung. Dr. Prabhat Jha, a professor of Global Health with the University of Toronto,

The World Health Organization (WHO) is set to lose 18 per cent of its funding when the U.S. leaves the organization, putting global health funding at risk. Kyle Benning has the details and more in Health Matters for Jan.