Measles in Canada: 2024-2025 Outbreak Report (Updated June 9, 2025)

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Figure 1. Number and incidence rates (per 100,000 population) of reported measles cases in Canada by year, 1924 to 2023 (Source : Canada.ca)

Executive Summary

Canada is currently experiencing a significant, multijurisdictional measles outbreak, with 2,755 cases reported across nine jurisdictions in 2025 as of May 24. This marks a sharp increase from 2024 (147 cases). The outbreak originated in New Brunswick in October 2024 and has primarily affected Ontario and Alberta, which account for the vast majority of cases. Hospitalizations have occurred in 8% of cases, with one reported death in Ontario. Factors contributing to the outbreak include declining vaccination rates, international travel, and the highly contagious nature of the virus. Provincial governments, led by their Premiers and Ministers of Health, are managing responses amidst varying health budget contexts and some reported criticisms regarding administration.

1. National Overview

While measles was declared eliminated in Canada in 1998, cases continue to occur, primarily due to importations from regions where the virus is still circulating, leading to localized outbreaks.

As of May 24, 2025, a total of 2,755 measles cases (2,429 confirmed, 326 probable) have been reported across nine jurisdictions in 2025 [1].

1.1 Key Outbreak Information

Of the 2,755 cases reported in 2025, 1,867 cases are linked to a multijurisdictional outbreak that originated in New Brunswick in October 2024. This outbreak has primarily spread in Ontario and has led to related cases in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and Saskatchewan [1].

1.2 Hospitalizations and Severity

As of May 24, 2025, 210 (8%) of all measles cases in Canada in 2025 resulted in hospitalization. The majority of hospitalized cases are among unvaccinated individuals, underscoring the importance of vaccination in preventing severe outcomes [1].

2. Federal Government Context

Type of Government: Liberal (Minority)
Prime Minister: The Right Honourable Mark Carney

3. National Measles Vaccination Statistics

To achieve and maintain measles elimination, public health authorities aim for a population immunity of at least 95% with two doses of measles-containing vaccine (MMR or MMRV). While Canada achieved elimination in 1998, national vaccination coverage rates have experienced declines, particularly in recent years.

Target Coverage: The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) consistently states that Canada's vaccination uptake is below the target of 95% coverage with two doses of a measles vaccine recommended for measles elimination [1].
Declining Rates:
- The rate of Canadian children receiving both doses of the two-dose vaccine against measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) has fallen from 86% in 2019 to 76% in 2023 [3].
- Between 2020 and 2022, over 61 million doses of measles vaccines were postponed or missed globally due to COVID-19-related delays, contributing to the decline in Canada [3].
Impact of Lower Coverage: Modeling suggests that below 85% vaccination coverage, community-level outbreaks are harder to control, and below 70% coverage, weak public health interventions are insufficient to manage outbreaks, leading to significantly larger and longer outbreaks [1].
Current Outbreak Cases Vaccination Status (as of May 24, 2025): Of the 2,755 measles cases reported in Canada in 2025:
- 83% (2,294 cases) were unvaccinated.
- 2% (67 cases) had received 1 dose.
- 2% (68 cases) had received 2 or more doses.
- 12% (326 cases) had unknown vaccination status. This highlights that the vast majority of cases are occurring in unvaccinated individuals, indicating significant pockets of susceptibility within the population [1].
Historical Context: Prior to the introduction of the measles vaccine in 1963, between 10,000 and 90,000 people were infected with measles in Canada each year.¹ Cases drastically declined following vaccination, leading to elimination status in 1998. The recent decline in vaccination rates threatens this elimination status [1].

4. Provincial Breakdown & Analysis

This section provides a detailed look at each province and territory, including their measles case counts, general government type, key health leadership, relevant health budget context (including the overall health budget), and any reported administration concerns related to the outbreak or broader health system.

Province or Territory	Total Cases in 2025 (as of May 24)	New Cases in Week 21 (May 18-24, 2025)	Epidemiological Week of Last Rash Onset	Premier (Party & General Type)
Ontario	1,949	105	Week 21 (May 18-24, 2025)	Doug Ford (Progressive Conservative - Conservative)
Alberta	632	123	Week 21 (May 18-24, 2025)	Danielle Smith (United Conservative - Conservative)
Manitoba	76	13	Week 21 (May 18-24, 2025)	Wab Kinew (New Democratic - Left-leaning)
Saskatchewan	46	1	Week 21 (May 18-24, 2025)	Scott Moe (Saskatchewan Party - Conservative)
Quebec	36	0	Week 11 (March 9-15, 2025)	François Legault (Coalition Avenir Québec - Conservative)
British Columbia	12	2	Week 21 (May 18-24, 2025)	David Eby (British Columbia New Democratic - Left-leaning)
Prince Edward Island	2	0	Week 15 (April 6-12, 2025)	Rob Lantz (interim) (Progressive Conservative - Conservative)
Northwest Territories	1	0	Week 18 (April 27-May 3, 2025)	R.J. Simpson (Consensus Government)
Nova Scotia	1	0	Week 18 (April 27-May 3, 2025)	Tim Houston (Progressive Conservative - Conservative)
New Brunswick	0*	0	N/A	Susan Holt (New Brunswick Liberal - Liberal)
Newfoundland and Labrador	0	0	N/A	Andrew Furey (Liberal - Liberal)
Nunavut	0	0	N/A	P.J. Akeeagok (Consensus Government)
Yukon	0	0	N/A	Ranj Pillai (Yukon Liberal - Liberal)

*Note: New Brunswick's outbreak (50 cases in total) was declared over in January 2025, with no new cases reported in 2025. This means the 1,867 outbreak-linked cases originating from New Brunswick in October 2024 are largely concentrated in other provinces in 2025 [1].

4.1 Provincial Summaries & Context

Ontario

Summary: Experiencing the highest number of cases, with significant ongoing transmission primarily in rural Southwestern Ontario, affecting unvaccinated infants, children, and teenagers. One death has been reported in Ontario, occurring in a congenital case of measles with underlying medical conditions. As of May 24, 2025, 140 (7.0%) of the 2,009 total cases linked to the outbreak (across 2024 and 2025) were hospitalized, with 9 admitted to ICU [1].
Health Leadership: The Minister of Health is Sylvia Jones. The Chief Medical Officer of Health is Dr. Kieran Moore.
Health Budget Context (Progressive Conservative government since 2018): Ontario's 2025 budget includes a significant investment of $1.8 billion for Ontario's Primary Care Action Plan, with over $235 million in 2025–26 to establish and expand up to 80 additional primary care teams. This investment aims to connect approximately two million people to primary care within four years [4]. While overall health spending continues, the provincial government has faced scrutiny over increased public spending on private agencies. Measles response and vaccination efforts are funded through the Ministry of Health's general budget.
Total Hospital Bed Capacity: Ontario is investing to add and upgrade 58,000 long-term care beds by 2028 [32]. As of 2023, Ontario had approximately 30,000 acute care beds [48]. The government also committed $4.9 billion by 2024-2025 to hire and retain health workers, which indirectly supports bed capacity [49].
3 Most Major Hospitals (by general recognition/size):
- Hamilton General Hospital (Hamilton) - Reported to have 1,273 acute care beds as of 2023, one of Canada's largest acute care facilities. The Hamilton Health Sciences network, which includes Hamilton General, has a community of 18,000 staff, physicians, researchers, and volunteers [50].
- Toronto General Hospital (University Health Network, Toronto) - Part of University Health Network (UHN), which employs approximately 18,000 staff, including physicians, researchers, and other professionals. [51]
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (Toronto) - Employs approximately 10,000 staff, including 1,300 physicians. [52]
Administration Concerns: Premier Doug Ford has publicly expressed frustration with the lack of willingness among some residents to get vaccinated, calling the measles vaccine a "no-brainer" and hoping parents would "step up" [30].

Alberta

Summary: Continues to see a substantial number of cases with ongoing transmission across all health zones. As of May 24, 2025, 64 hospitalizations and 10 ICU admissions have been reported among the 702 cases with known immunization status [1].
Health Leadership: The Minister of Health is Adriana LaGrange. The Chief Medical Officer of Health is Dr. Sunil Sookram (Interim).
Health Budget Context (United Conservative Party government since 2019): Alberta's Budget 2025 includes a $28 billion allocation to healthcare in operating expenses, representing a 5.4% increase. This includes $22.1 billion to improve access to health services and build hospital capacity [5]. There are also significant investments in primary care ($644 million) and acute care ($4.6 billion) [5]. Measles vaccination efforts and outbreak response are part of the broader public health services funded by the health budget.
Total Hospital Bed Capacity: Alberta's Budget 2025 includes a $2 million planning investment to add an additional 700 acute care beds to Misericordia Hospital and Grey Nuns Community Hospital in Edmonton [34].
3 Most Major Hospitals (by general recognition/size):
- Foothills Medical Centre (Calgary) - Largest hospital in Alberta, reported to have over 1,100 beds. As a major site within Alberta Health Services (AHS), AHS overall employs over 100,000 staff [53]. Specific numbers for Foothills alone were not readily available.
- University of Alberta Hospital (Edmonton) - Part of Alberta Health Services, which employs over 100,000 staff province-wide. [53] Specific numbers for this hospital alone were not readily available.
- Royal Alexandra Hospital (Edmonton) - Part of Alberta Health Services, which employs over 100,000 staff province-wide. [53] Specific numbers for this hospital alone were not readily available.
Administration Concerns: Alberta Health Minister Adriana LaGrange has publicly urged residents to "don't get measles; get immunized" [30]. A recent Angus Reid Institute poll (May 2025) indicated that while support for mandatory childhood vaccination is rebounding, one-quarter of Canadians lack confidence in their province to handle an outbreak [30].

Manitoba

Summary: Has reported a moderate number of cases and remains vigilant with ongoing public health measures. As of May 31, 2025, Manitoba had 90 confirmed measles cases [19].
Health Leadership: The Minister of Health, Seniors and Long-term Care is Uzoma Asagwara. The Chief Medical Officer of Health is Dr. Jose Francois.
Health Budget Context (PC government until 2023, then NDP): Manitoba's Budget 2025 projects total expenditures of $25.850 billion, with health care receiving $670 million of the $1.3 billion increase in overall expenditures [6]. The NDP government (elected Oct 2023) has emphasized increasing health-care professionals and "rebuilding" the health-care system, with a record increase in the 2025 budget [6]. Measles vaccination and outbreak response are managed within the province's overall health budget.
Total Hospital Bed Capacity: Manitoba's Budget 2025 includes an $8.5 million investment to permanently increase the total number of fully funded critical care beds from 114 to 131 across several Winnipeg hospitals [36].
3 Most Major Hospitals (by general recognition/size):
- Health Sciences Centre (Winnipeg) - Manitoba's largest health care facility and provincial tertiary center. More than 8,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers work at HSC Winnipeg [54].
- St. Boniface Hospital (Winnipeg) - Specific employee numbers for this hospital were not readily available, but it is a major teaching and research hospital within Shared Health Manitoba. Shared Health Manitoba oversees more than 28,000 health-care staff [55].
- Grace Hospital (Winnipeg) - Employs over 2,000 staff. [56]
Administration Concerns: Manitoba Public Health has expanded eligibility for measles-containing vaccines for children aged 6 months to under 12 months in specific health regions, indicating an active administrative response to regional concerns [19].

Saskatchewan

Summary: Recorded a notable number of cases (46 as of May 24, 2025), with most infections in children, spreading province-wide after initial clusters in rural southern areas [1].
Health Leadership: The Minister of Health is Everett Hindley. The Chief Medical Officer of Health is Dr. Saqib Shahab.
Health Budget Context (Saskatchewan Party government since 2007): While specific overall health budget figures for 2025-2026 were not immediately available through public search, the Saskatchewan Health Authority typically operates with significant annual budgets focused on expanding acute care, mental health, and surgical volumes. A $30 million investment in the 2024-2025 budget supports adding 109 acute care beds in Saskatoon over 12-16 months, bringing the total acute care capacity in Saskatoon hospitals to 879 beds [38]. Public health programs and vaccination for measles are funded through the general health budget.
Total Hospital Bed Capacity: The Saskatchewan Health Authority is adding 109 acute care beds in Saskatoon, which will bring the total acute care capacity in Saskatoon hospitals to 879 beds [38].
3 Most Major Hospitals (by general recognition/size):
- Regina General Hospital (Regina) - Historically recognized as one of the largest hospitals in the province. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), which includes this hospital, is the province's largest employer, with over 40,000 employees [57]. Specific numbers for Regina General Hospital alone were not readily available.
- Royal University Hospital (Saskatoon) - Part of the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), which employs over 40,000 staff province-wide. [57] Specific numbers for this hospital alone were not readily available.
- St. Paul's Hospital (Saskatoon) - Also part of the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA). [57] Specific numbers for this hospital alone were not readily available.
Administration Concerns: Dr. Saqib Shahab has previously pointed to the province's lack of mandatory school immunization as a contributing factor to lower vaccination rates, indicating a policy choice that impacts outbreak management [17].

Quebec

Summary: Has seen a smaller number of cases, with no new cases reported since mid-March, and declared its outbreak over in April 2025 [1].
Health Leadership: The Minister of Health is Christian Dubé. The Chief Medical Officer of Health is Dr. Luc Boileau.
Health Budget Context (Coalition Avenir Québec government since 2018): Quebec's 2025 budget projected a record deficit. Exact overall health budget figures for 2025-2026 were not immediately available. However, the province continues to fund its universal health care system and vaccination programs. Measles vaccination is free under the Québec Immunization Program and funded through the general health budget.
Total Hospital Bed Capacity: As of 2024, Canada generally had 2.6 beds per 1,000 population, a decline from 6.8 beds in 1985 [40]. The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) system, one of Quebec's largest, operates 1,379 beds across its network [41].
3 Most Major Hospitals (by general recognition/size):
- McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) - Glen Site (Montreal) - One of Canada's largest hospital systems by bed capacity, with 1,379 beds. The MUHC employs over 11,500 healthcare and other personnel [58].
- Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) (Montreal) - The CHUM Research Centre alone employs over 1,000 research and administrative staff, with a total staff (clinical and research) likely much higher. [59] Specific numbers for the entire hospital complex were not readily available.
- Hôpital Sacré-Coeur de Montréal (Montreal) - Part of the CIUSSS du Nord-de-l'Île-de-Montréal, which employs over 14,400 people across its 31 facilities. [60] Specific numbers for this hospital alone were not readily available.
Administration Concerns: No specific recent concerns directly related to measles outbreak administration have been widely publicized, likely due to the successful containment of their outbreak.

British Columbia

Summary: Reported a low number of cases (12 as of May 24, 2025), with most being travel-related, indicating largely contained instances, though vigilance is maintained [1, 22].
Health Leadership: The Minister of Health is Josie Osborne. The Deputy Chief Medical Officers of Health are Dr. Silvina Mema and Dr. Sue Pollock.
Health Budget Context (NDP government since 2017): The Ministry of Health in British Columbia is getting a boost of more than a billion dollars to more than $35 billion for 2025-2026, with $4.2 billion in new spending across the fiscal plan's three-year window [9]. This includes significant investments in primary care and new hospital infrastructure [9]. Measles vaccination is free and funded through the general health budget.
Total Hospital Bed Capacity: British Columbia had approximately 1.9 beds per 1,000 population in 2024 [40]. The province has significant capital projects underway, including a new 348-bed acute care tower at Royal Columbian Hospital (completion 2026) and a new acute care tower at University Hospital of Northern BC (completion by 2031) [42].
3 Most Major Hospitals (by general recognition/size):
- Vancouver General Hospital (Vancouver) - Largest hospital in BC, reported to have over 1,000 beds. As a key facility within Vancouver Coastal Health, the health authority employs over 26,000 staff [61]. Specific numbers for Vancouver General Hospital alone were not readily available.
- Royal Columbian Hospital (New Westminster) - A major facility within Fraser Health Authority, which employs over 44,000 staff and medical staff. [62] Specific numbers for Royal Columbian Hospital alone were not readily available.
- St. Paul's Hospital (Vancouver) - Part of Providence Health Care, which has over 8,000 staff and medical staff. [63] Specific numbers for St. Paul's Hospital alone were not readily available.
Administration Concerns: Scientists and infectious disease specialists in B.C. have raised alarms over persistently low measles vaccination rates in parts of the province, stating that if measles gets introduced into areas with "enough unprotected children," it "could take off" [20]. The government emphasizes general communicable disease prevention measures and encourages workers to stay home if sick [22].

Prince Edward Island

Summary: Has had very few cases (2 as of May 24, 2025), with no new reports since mid-April, suggesting effective containment [1].
Health Leadership: The Minister of Health and Wellness is Mark McLane. The Chief Medical Officer of Health is Dr. Heather Morrison.
Health Budget Context (Progressive Conservative government since 2019): While the 2025 P.E.I. budget projects record deficits and includes tax cuts, specific overall health budget figures for 2025-2026 were not immediately available. The province is adding 50 new public long-term care beds and plans for 175 more in private facilities; approximately 1 in 7 hospital beds are occupied by patients waiting for long-term care [44]. The MMR vaccine is available at no cost through the provincial immunization program, which is funded through the general health budget.
Total Hospital Bed Capacity: While total acute care beds are not explicitly stated, the Prince County Hospital has 110 beds, and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital is the largest hospital in the province [45].
3 Most Major Hospitals (by general recognition/size):
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital (Charlottetown) - Largest hospital in PEI. Health PEI, the provincial health authority, has over 4,000 employees [64]. Specific numbers for this hospital alone were not readily available.
- Prince County Hospital (Summerside) - Second largest acute care hospital with 110 beds. Approximately 800 staff work at Prince County Hospital [65].
- Hillsborough Hospital (Charlottetown) - A 69-bed psychiatric hospital. Has 137.16 full-time equivalent staff positions [66].
Administration Concerns: (No specific recent administration concerns widely publicized, effective containment noted in Summary).

Northwest Territories

Summary: Recorded a single imported case (as of May 24, 2025), with no further transmission reported, indicating successful isolation [1].
Health Leadership: The Minister of Health and Social Services is Lesa Semmler. The Chief Medical Officer of Health is Dr. Kami Kandola.
Health Budget Context (Consensus Government - no political parties): The NWT budget for 2025-26 includes a $49 million increase for the Department of Health and Social Services. Federal contributions for health for 2025-2026 are approximately $468.7 million, plus a supplementary amount of $1,386,479 for initiatives like the Drugs for Rare Diseases strategy [11]. Measles vaccine supply is closely monitored and funded through the existing health and social services budget.
Total Hospital Bed Capacity: The Stanton Territorial Hospital, the largest in the territory, has a 100-bed capacity [46]. Precise total bed capacity for the entire territory was not readily available.
3 Most Major Hospitals/Health Facilities (by general recognition/role):
- Stanton Territorial Hospital (Yellowknife) - Territory's largest, 100 beds. Specific employee numbers for this hospital were not readily available, but the NWT Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) employs over 1,500 people [67].
- Inuvik Regional Hospital (Inuvik) - The Beaufort Delta Region of NTHSSA, which includes this hospital, has over 300 employees. [68] Specific numbers for the hospital alone were not readily available.
- Hay River Regional Health Centre (Hay River) - The Hay River Health and Social Services Authority (HRHSSA), which operates this center, has approximately 259 dedicated employees. [69] Specific numbers for the health centre alone were not readily available.
Administration Concerns: The NWT's Chief Public Health Officer issued a measles alert in March 2025, highlighting the potential for introduction through travel, especially during spring break, and urging vaccination [24]. Dr. Kami Kandola previously noted that the entry of a single case can "wreak havoc" on remote areas with limited resources, underscoring existing administrative challenges [23].

Nova Scotia

Summary: Also reported a single imported case (as of May 24, 2025), with no further spread, demonstrating effective public health response [1].
Health Leadership: The Minister of Health and Wellness is Michelle Thompson. The Chief Medical Officer of Health is Dr. Robert Strang.
Health Budget Context (Progressive Conservative government since 2021): Nova Scotia's 2025-26 Capital Plan will invest more than $2.35 billion in healthcare facilities, housing projects, and other priorities, including $750.9 million for major hospital projects [12]. The government has focused on addressing the healthcare crisis, with significant investments in recruitment and retention of health professionals. The vaccine is free and funded through routine childhood immunizations and the broader health budget.
Total Hospital Bed Capacity: The new acute care tower at the QEII Halifax Infirmary, expected to be complete by Fall 2031, will add 216 beds, 16 operating rooms, and a 48-bed intensive care unit [47]. Precise total bed capacity for the entire province was not readily available.
3 Most Major Hospitals (by general recognition/size):
- QEII Health Sciences Centre (Halifax) - Largest health sciences centre in the province. The QEII spans multiple sites and has more than 7,000 staff and 700 physicians [70].
- Cape Breton Regional Hospital (Sydney) - More than 2,000 Nova Scotia Health (NSH) employees work at this hospital. [71]
- Dartmouth General Hospital (Dartmouth) - Part of Nova Scotia Health, which employs over 24,000 people across the province. [72] Dartmouth Health, a U.S. system with a similar name, employs over 13,000, but this is distinct. Specific numbers for Dartmouth General Hospital in Nova Scotia were not readily available.
Administration Concerns: Public health officials have emphasized the importance of vaccination as a preventative measure [25].

New Brunswick

Summary: The initial province where the multijurisdictional outbreak began in October 2024. Its own outbreak (50 cases in total) was declared over in January 2025, with no new cases in 2025 [1].
Health Leadership: The Minister of Health is John Dornan. The Chief Medical Officer of Health is Dr. Jennifer Russell.
Health Budget Context (Progressive Conservative government until 2024, then Liberal): The 2025-2026 Provincial Budget includes an additional $293 million to the Department of Health, with targeted investments in stabilizing and strengthening primary care [13]. The vaccine is part of the publicly funded vaccination program and funded through the health budget.
Total Hospital Bed Capacity: Precise, recent total bed capacity figures for New Brunswick were not immediately available in public search results.
3 Most Major Hospitals (by general recognition/size):
- Saint John Regional Hospital (Saint John) - Largest and busiest hospital in New Brunswick. Horizon Health Network, which operates this hospital, employs approximately 13,000 employees across its network [73]. Specific numbers for Saint John Regional Hospital alone were not readily available.
- Moncton Hospital (Moncton) - One of the largest employers in metro Moncton, employing 3,000 staff and physicians. [73]
- Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital Centre (Moncton) - Employs 2,250 doctors, nurses, special care experts, employees, and students. [74]
Administration Concerns: New Brunswick, like Ontario, has mandatory school immunization requirements, which public health experts often advocate for as a tool to improve vaccination rates [30].

Newfoundland and Labrador

Summary: This jurisdiction has reported no measles cases in 2025, indicating continued successful prevention and control measures [1].
Health Leadership: The Minister of Health and Community Services is Krista Lynn Howell. The Chief Medical Officer of Health is Dr. Janice Fitzgerald.
Health Budget Context (Liberal government since 2015): Health care is the largest spending area, with the 2025 budget allocating $4.45 billion. The government states it has increased health spending by 42% since 2020, focusing on its "Health Accord" and includes additional funding for vaccines to protect seniors [14]. Measles vaccination programs are funded through the overall health budget.
Total Hospital Bed Capacity: Precise, recent total bed capacity figures for Newfoundland and Labrador were not immediately available in public search results.
3 Most Major Hospitals (by general recognition/size):
- Health Sciences Centre (St. John's) - Specific employee numbers for this hospital were not readily available. However, NL Health Services, the provincial health authority, employs over 23,000 professionals across the province [75].
- St. Clare's Mercy Hospital (St. John's) - Specific employee numbers for this hospital were not readily available, but it is part of NL Health Services, which employs over 23,000 professionals. [75]
- Western Memorial Regional Hospital (Corner Brook) - Specific employee numbers for this hospital were not readily available, but it is part of NL Health Services, which employs over 23,000 professionals. [75]
Administration Concerns: The province's health authority provides detailed information for healthcare providers and public health management of measles, including immunization recommendations [27].

Nunavut

Summary: This jurisdiction has reported no measles cases in 2025, indicating continued successful prevention and control measures [1].
Health Leadership: The Minister of Health is John Main. The Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health is Dr. Ekua Agyemang.
Health Budget Context (Consensus Government): Nunavut's 2025-26 budget includes a $66 million increase for the Department of Health's budget, bringing its total to just over $580 million [15]. This includes increased funding for local long-term care, community-based health care, paramedic services, and out-of-territory medical services [15]. Measles vaccination efforts are part of the broader health budget.
Total Hospital Bed Capacity: Precise, recent total bed capacity figures for Nunavut were not immediately available in public search results. Nunavut's healthcare system relies heavily on health centres and air transport for serious cases to major hospitals in the south.
3 Most Major Hospitals/Health Facilities (by general recognition/role):
- Qikiqtani General Hospital (Iqaluit) - Largest facility in Nunavut, serving as the main referral centre. It has more than 150 employees [76].
- Rankin Inlet Health Centre (Rankin Inlet) - Specific employee numbers for this health centre were not readily available.
- Cambridge Bay Health Centre (Cambridge Bay) - Specific employee numbers for this health centre were not readily available.
Administration Concerns: Dr. Ekua Agyemang, Nunavut's acting CMOH, previously noted that if measles were to enter some communities with "high level of mistrust of the government health-care system," where vaccination rates can be as low as 50%, it "would be a 'serious situation'," attributing this mistrust to "the enduring trauma of colonization" [29].

Yukon

Summary: This jurisdiction has reported no measles cases in 2025, indicating continued successful prevention and control measures [1].
Health Leadership: The Minister of Health and Social Services is Tracy-Anne McPhee. The Chief Medical Officer of Health is Dr. Sudit Ranade.
Health Budget Context (Liberal government since 2016): The 2025-26 budget was passed with the government stating it includes record spending on health care. Priorities include hiring more health-care professionals and supporting the Yukon Hospital Corporation. Measles vaccination and outbreak response are funded through the overall health budget.
Total Hospital Bed Capacity: Precise, recent total bed capacity figures for Yukon were not immediately available in public search results.
3 Most Major Hospitals/Health Facilities (by general recognition/role):
- Whitehorse General Hospital (Whitehorse) - Yukon's only acute care hospital. Yukon Hospitals (the corporation operating Whitehorse General, Dawson City Community, and Watson Lake Community hospitals) supports a workforce of more than 600 people [77]. Specific numbers for Whitehorse General Hospital alone were not readily available.
- Dawson City Community Hospital (Dawson City) - Part of Yukon Hospitals, which employs more than 600 people across its facilities. [77] Specific numbers for this hospital alone were not readily available.
- Watson Lake Community Hospital (Watson Lake) - Part of Yukon Hospitals, which employs more than 600 people across its facilities. [77] Specific numbers for this hospital alone were not readily available.
Administration Concerns: Yukon's Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Sudit Ranade, has expressed concerns about the impact of a large-scale outbreak on the territory's limited healthcare resources [31].

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