John Ibbitson, a seasoned reporter and columnist for The Globe and Mail, joins health reporter Kelly Grant to discuss their book, ‘A Nation's Paper.’ They delve into the newspaper's 180-year influence on Canada’s history, highlighting its pioneering coverage from the 1918 Spanish flu to the COVID-19 pandemic. They reflect on the challenges of media representation during crises and the evolving societal perceptions of immigration. Their engaging insights reveal the complex relationship between journalism and the Canadian narrative.

Kelly Grant, the national health reporter for The Globe and Mail, takes us to Kingston, Ontario, where a groundbreaking experiment is tackling the family doctor shortage. She discusses a new model that links patients to clinics based on postal codes. This innovative approach, known as health homes, aims to restructure access to primary care. Grant sheds light on the challenges of doctor shortages, the financial implications, and what this could mean for healthcare across Canada, sparking hope for better patient experiences.

Kelly Grant, The Globe's national health reporter, discusses how nurse practitioners are being utilized to address Canada's primary care crisis. Topics include the role of nurse practitioners in providing primary care, funding models, Alberta's new program for nurse practitioners, and strategies to overcome the shortage of primary care providers in Canada.