Health Policy Off Script Podcast
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<p>Health Policy Off Script! Unfiltered Conversations about the Canadian Health System</p> <p><span style="font-size:24pt;"><strong>Season 1 </strong></span></p> <p><span>Canada's health system is stuck in a cycle of crisis and recycled solutions. "Overcoming Policy Roadblocks" confronts the erosion of the principles of healthcare policy inaction through fearless, evidence-informed episodes. </span></p> <p><span>Featuring candid interviews with policymakers, practitioners, thought leaders and patients. Each thematic episode unpacks barriers to progress and proposes realistic paths forward. It’s time for a new conversation—one that empowers the audience to be mad and motivated instead of sad and demoralized. </span></p> <p><span>Tune in for unvarnished insight, and a roadmap to a better system.</span></p> <p><span>Hosts</span></p> <p><span><strong>Steven Lewis </strong>is a health policy and research consultant in Vancouver, Canada.</span></p> <p><span><strong>Ivy Lynn Bourgeault,</strong> PhD, is a Professor in the School of Sociological and Anthropological Studies at the University of Ottawa and the University Research Chair in Gender, Diversity and the Professions. </span></p> <p><span><strong>Dale McMurchy </strong>is an independent health policy consultant and researcher based in Ontario, Canada.</span></p> <p><span></span></p> <div>Podcast music by Tyra Jutai</div> <div><a href="https://tyrajutai.com/">https://tyrajutai.com/</a></div> <div>@tyrajutai</div>
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Recent Episodes
July 13, 2026
Aging! Should you Accept your Fate? | Featuring Dr. Damien Contandriopoulos
We are all aging. We know what we want, we know what we need, but does the system have the resources or will power to support us? This episode features Dr. Damien Contandriopoulos from the School of Nursing at the University of Victoria. Damien's career focuses on Primary care, Nurse practitioners, Health policy, Home Care, Nursing, Physician compensation, Social Network Analysis, Realist evaluation, Knowledge Exchange. Damien will be joined by our hosts Ivy Bourgeault and Steven Lewis.
July 6, 2026
The Stigma of Mental Health and Illness | Featuring Dr. Kwame McKenzie
Do we have the political will to really move on mental health? Stay connectedExerciseLearn something newBe MindfulVolunteer A discussion on mental health and illness with Dr. Kwame McKenzie: CEO of Wellesley Institute, a full Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto, Director of Health Equity at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), and a practicing psychiatrist. With our hosts Ivy Lynn Bourgeault and Dale McMurchy
June 29, 2026
The Public vs. Private Discussion | Featuring Colleen Flood
Reasonable access and compressive healthcare - does private healthcare have a place?What does accessible and reasonable accesses mean? Featuring Colleen M. Flood. Dean, Faculty of Law, Queen's University. Colleen is recognized as a leading Canadian scholar in health law and policy. Hosted by: Steven Lewis and Dale McMurchy
11 total episodes available
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- What is Health Policy Off Script Podcast?
<p>Health Policy Off Script! Unfiltered Conversations about the Canadian Health System</p> <p><span style="font-size:24pt;"><strong>Season 1 </strong></span></p> <p><span>Canada's health system is stuck in a cycle of crisis and recycled solutions. "Overcoming Policy Roadblocks" confronts the erosion of the principles of healthcare policy inaction through fearless, evidence-informed episodes. </span></p> <p><span>Featuring candid interviews with policymakers, practitioners, thought leaders and patients. Each thematic episode unpacks barriers to progress and proposes realistic paths forward. It’s time for a new conversation—one that empowers the audience to be mad and motivated instead of sad and demoralized. </span></p> <p><span>Tune in for unvarnished insight, and a roadmap to a better system.</span></p> <p><span>Hosts</span></p> <p><span><strong>Steven Lewis </strong>is a health policy and research consultant in Vancouver, Canada.</span></p> <p><span><strong>Ivy Lynn Bourgeault,</strong> PhD, is a Professor in the School of Sociological and Anthropological Studies at the University of Ottawa and the University Research Chair in Gender, Diversity and the Professions. </span></p> <p><span><strong>Dale McMurchy </strong>is an independent health policy consultant and researcher based in Ontario, Canada.</span></p> <p><span></span></p> <div>Podcast music by Tyra Jutai</div> <div><a href="https://tyrajutai.com/">https://tyrajutai.com/</a></div> <div>@tyrajutai</div> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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