Deadlines · Alberta
Deadlines and key dates
Registration renewals, effective dates and other dates that affect health professionals. Each date is taken automatically from a source and linked to it. Always confirm with the organization before relying on a date.
October 2026
Shortage expected to end Oct 29, 2026
Critical shortage of intravenous aminophylline expected to resolve in late October
Public health · Source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)
Shortage expected to end Oct 30, 2026 · today
Piperacillin-tazobactam injection from Sandoz in short supply until Oct 30 after shipping delay
Public health · Source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)
Shortage expected to end Oct 30, 2026 · today
Sandoz estradiol 25 mcg patches face critical supply shortage until October 30
Public health · Source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)
Shortage expected to end Oct 30, 2026 · today
Sandoz reports critical shortage of 37.5 mcg estradiol patches until October 30
Public health · Source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)
November 2026
Virtual group appointment cap and fee change take effect Nov 1, 2026 · in 2 days
British Columbia reduces virtual care capacity and funding for long COVID patients
Public health · Source: CBC News (opens in a new tab)
Shortage anticipated to start Nov 1, 2026 · in 2 days
Sandoz Canada to discontinue 50 mg diclofenac suppositories starting November 2026
Public health · Source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)
Manitoba stays on daylight time Nov 1, 2026 · in 2 days
Manitoba ends seasonal time changes affecting sleep patterns for health workers
Public health · Source: CBC News (opens in a new tab)
Expanded optometry services start date Nov 1, 2026 · in 2 days
Alberta optometrists to perform minor eye surgeries starting November 1 2026
Health policy · Source: Government of Alberta (opens in a new tab)
Shortage expected to end Nov 3, 2026 · in 4 days
BGP Pharma reports one-week supply shortage for 100 mcg Synthroid tablets
Public health · Source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)
Discontinuation expected Nov 4, 2026 · in 5 days
AbbVie to discontinue Salofalk 4 g rectal suspension on Nov 4
Public health · Source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)
Shortage expected to end Nov 5, 2026 · in 6 days
Critical shortage of Stannous PYP imaging kits impacts Alberta nuclear medicine
Public health · Source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)
Shortage expected to end Nov 6, 2026 · in 7 days
Sandoz reports supply shortage of sufentanil injection through early November
Public health · Source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)
Shortage expected to end Nov 6, 2026 · in 7 days
Sanis Health reports shortage of 300 mg pregabalin capsules until November 6
Public health · Source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)
Shortage expected to end Nov 13, 2026 · in 14 days
Sandoz dexamethasone injection supply faces temporary shortage through mid-November
Public health · Source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)
Shortage expected to end Nov 15, 2026 · in 16 days
Accel Pharma reports upcoming two-week shortage of ondansetron 8 mg tablets
Public health · Source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)
Shortage expected to end Nov 15, 2026 · in 16 days
Accel Pharma reports upcoming two-week shortage of ondansetron 4 mg tablets
Public health · Source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)
Shortage anticipated to start Nov 20, 2026 · in 21 days
Formative Pharma reports upcoming supply shortage for 45 mg cabazitaxel injections
Public health · Source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)
Shortage expected to end Nov 24, 2026 · in 25 days
Mylan reports 15 mg mirtazapine tablet shortage through November 24
Public health · Source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)
Webinar date Nov 26, 2026 · in 27 days
Alberta college hosts webinar on restricted activity standards for licensed practical nurses
Training & credentials · Source: College of Licensed Health Professionals of Alberta (opens in a new tab)
Shortage expected to end Nov 27, 2026 · in 28 days
Glenmark reports 40 mg olmesartan tablet shortage through November 27
Public health · Source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)
Shortage expected to end Nov 27, 2026 · in 28 days
Glenmark reports supply shortage of 20 mg olmesartan HCTZ tablets until November
Public health · Source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)
Shortage expected to end Nov 30, 2026 · in 31 days
Manitoba imaging departments face upcoming shortage of Draximage Gluceptate kits
Public health · Source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)
December 2026
Shortage expected to end Dec 1, 2026 · in 32 days
Alcon reports critical shortage of Miostat eye solution until December 1
Public health · Source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)
Shortage expected to end Dec 1, 2026 · in 32 days
Roche reports Tamiflu oral suspension shortage until December 1 due to demand
Public health · Source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)
Shortage expected to end Dec 1, 2026 · in 32 days
Hikma reports shortage of intravenous levofloxacin solution until December 1
Public health · Source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)
Treatment services begin Dec 1, 2026 · in 32 days
New 75-bed addiction recovery centre opens in Enoch Cree Nation
Health policy · Source: Government of Alberta (opens in a new tab)
Shortage expected to end Dec 4, 2026 · in 35 days
Sandoz rabeprazole 20 mg supply disruption expected until early December
Public health · Source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)
Shortage expected to end Dec 11, 2026 · in 42 days
Manufacturing disruption causes shortage of Combigan glaucoma eye drops until December 11
Public health · Source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)
Shortage expected to end Dec 15, 2026 · in 46 days
Mantra Pharma reports shortage of 120 mg diltiazem capsules until December 15
Public health · Source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)
Shortage expected to end Dec 15, 2026 · in 46 days
Auro Pharma reports 100 mg ritonavir tablet shortage until December 15
Public health · Source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)
Shortage expected to end Dec 15, 2026 · in 46 days
Bayer reports critical shortage of Climara 50 estradiol patches until December 15
Public health · Source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)
Shortage expected to end Dec 18, 2026 · in 49 days
Takeda reports Tecta 40 mg supply shortage through December 18
Public health · Source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)
Shortage expected to end Dec 18, 2026 · in 49 days
Sanofi reports supply shortage for 2.5 mg metolazone tablets until December 18
Public health · Source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)
Shortage expected to end Dec 18, 2026 · in 49 days
Sandoz reports critical shortage of Estradot 75 mcg patches until December 18
Public health · Source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)
Shortage expected to end Dec 29, 2026 · in 60 days
BGP Pharma reports manufacturing disruption causing 50 mg Viagra shortage in December
Public health · Source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)
Discontinuation date Dec 31, 2026 · in 62 days
Baxter to discontinue 200 mg cyclophosphamide intravenous solution by year end 2026
Public health · Source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)
Shortage expected to end Dec 31, 2026 · in 62 days
Sterimax hydromorphone injection supply shortage impacts Manitoba hospitals until December 31
Public health · Source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)
Shortage expected to end Dec 31, 2026 · in 62 days
Critical shortage of Stannous MDP imaging kits impacts bone scans until December
Public health · Source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)
January 2027
Shortage anticipated to start Jan 4, 2027 · in 66 days
Janssen reports 9 mg Invega tablet shortage starting January 2027
Public health · Source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)
Shortage expected to end Jan 5, 2027 · in 67 days
BGP Pharma reports upcoming 300 mg Neurontin capsule supply disruption
Public health · Source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)
Shortage expected to end Jan 5, 2027 · in 67 days
BGP Pharma reports Zoloft 25 mg shortage lasting until January 5
Public health · Source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)
Shortage expected to end Jan 5, 2027 · in 67 days
BGP Pharma reports Zoloft 100 mg shortage lasting until January 5
Public health · Source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)
Shortage expected to end Jan 5, 2027 · in 67 days
BGP Pharma reports Zoloft 50 mg supply shortage from December to January
Public health · Source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)
Shortage expected to end Jan 5, 2027 · in 67 days
BGP Pharma reports manufacturing disruption causing shortage of 2 mg Mavik capsules
Public health · Source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)
Shortage expected to end Jan 5, 2027 · in 67 days
BGP Pharma reports manufacturing shortage of 40 mg Zeldox capsules
Public health · Source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)
Shortage expected to end Jan 12, 2027 · in 74 days
BGP Pharma reports Caduet 10 mg 10 mg tablet shortage starting December
Public health · Source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)
Shortage anticipated to start Jan 15, 2027 · in 77 days
Sandoz reports upcoming Tier 3 shortage for Estalis hormone therapy patches
Public health · Source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)
Shortage expected to end Jan 26, 2027 · in 88 days
BGP Pharma reports Lyrica 150 mg capsule shortage starting December 6
Public health · Source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)
Shortage expected to end Jan 31, 2027 · in 93 days
Hikma reports actual shortage of 1 g vancomycin injections until January 31
Public health · Source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)
Shortage expected to end Jan 31, 2027 · in 93 days
Hikma reports 500 mg vancomycin injection shortage until January 31
Public health · Source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)
Discontinuation expected Jan 31, 2027 · in 93 days
Roche to discontinue Activase 100 mg alteplase powder by January 2027
Public health · Source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)
February 2027
Shortage expected to end Feb 12, 2027 · in 105 days
Sandoz Canada reports Erelzi 25 mg supply disruption until February 2027
Public health · Source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)
Shortage expected to end Feb 15, 2027 · in 108 days
Pfizer reports critical shortage of intravenous dextrose solution until February 15
Public health · Source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)
Discontinuation expected Feb 28, 2027 · in 121 days
Teva Canada to stop manufacturing 25 mg Treanda doses by February 2027
Public health · Source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)
Discontinuation expected Feb 28, 2027 · in 121 days
Teva to discontinue Treanda 100 mg chemotherapy drug on Feb 28, 2027
Public health · Source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)
March 2027
Home and community care funding expiry Mar 1, 2027 · in 122 days
Nurses union seeks national seniors care strategy from provincial health ministers
Health policy · Source: Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (opens in a new tab)
Shortage expected to end Mar 1, 2027 · in 122 days
Bayer reports supply shortage of 500 mg Cipro oral suspension until March
Public health · Source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)
Shortage expected to end Mar 15, 2027 · in 136 days
Baxter reports supply shortage of 4 mL Artiss fibrin sealant until March
Public health · Source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)
MAID legislative deadline Mar 17, 2027 · in 138 days
Federal government introduces bill to restrict MAID for mental health conditions
Health policy · Source: CityNews Winnipeg (opens in a new tab)
April 2027
Shortage expected to end Apr 13, 2027 · in 165 days
Mylan fluconazole 100 mg tablets face supply disruption until April 13
Public health · Source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)
Recently passed
Full results presented at ESMO meeting, Madrid Oct 24, 2026
Personalized mRNA vaccine reduces melanoma recurrence risk in clinical trial
Tech & trends · Source: CBC News (opens in a new tab)
Health ministers meeting date Oct 16, 2026
Health ministers meeting in Winnipeg focuses on workforce mobility and health data
Health policy · Source: Hospital News (opens in a new tab)