Laila Goodridge

Is it specific to the traditional knowledge of indigenous people?

Thank you, Madam Chair. Thank you to the witnesses for being here today. Dr. Demers, I'll start with you. If someone with perimenopausal symptoms comes to your clinic, what are the first steps you take? What do you do?

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Thank you to all the witnesses for being here today. Ms. Huntjens, I'm going to direct some of my questions to you. I was wondering what kind of traditional indigenous knowledge exists around the space of menopause and perimenopause. Oftentimes, I feel like we have traditional knowledge, plants and medicine, and they aren't necessarily incorporated into western medicine [more]

That's wonderful. Are you aware of any spaces where there is research into indigenous women's health and incorporating traditional knowledge into the treatment of perimenopause or menopause in Canada or around the world?

I understand. I know that people who choose hormone therapy often have questions about the impact it could have. I'm thinking of breast cancer, for example. Does research show that there are any repercussions?

Are there other provinces in Canada that have a similar policy?

Thank you very much. Dr. O'Hearn, what does it look like for a patient in Nova Scotia if you were trying to prescribe something like a hormonal replacement therapy?

Dr. Demers, I know that very few family doctors are women. Personally, I've never had a female doctor. Do you think that, as a woman, you have the opportunity to offer a different perspective on this and to promote the benefits of treatment for perimenopause and menopause?

Thank you, Madam Chair. Considering that the last subamendment was not accepted, I really do think that it is key. Canadians expect us to make sure that their Canada pension plan has adequate reporting. Having a report prepared that compares the Canada pension plan with those of other jurisdictions that are effectively peer jurisdictions, such as the United States, Australia and Sweden, is a [more]