Author: Maya Bennett

Maya Bennett covers health and public policy for Canada News Media's Health Desk, focusing on Health Canada advisories, public health guidance, and consumer health information for Canadian readers. She is a journalist, not a medical professional — articles are informational summaries of official Health Canada and public health sources, not medical advice.

Health Canada’s national advisory committee has released its 2026-2027 flu vaccine guidance, and provinces are rolling out their campaigns on different dates this fall. Here’s exactly when you can get vaccinated where you live, who should prioritize getting the shot, and the free-vs-paid change in Quebec that’s catching people off guard.