Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Carolyn Bennett (Toronto-St. Paul’s, Ont.) announced an investment of $6.5 million over five years for six projects funded through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Mental Health in the Early Years initiative. This initiative will help to advance Canada’s mental health strategy by identifying … Read more
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) and International Development Minister Harjit S. Sajjan (Vancouver South, B.C.) announced an investment of over $100 million to support the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI). Global Affairs Canada is providing $100 million to support CEPI’s new five-year strategic plan, CEPI 2.0, to help accelerate the development of vaccines and … Read more
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health and to the Minister of Sport Adam van Koeverden (Milton, Ont.) issued a statement: “April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month – a time dedicated to raising awareness and to show our support for Canadians who live with Parkinson’s disease and their families … Read more
Minister of Seniors Kamal Khera (Brampton West, Ont.) announced a $38.3 million investment over five years through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Institute of Aging for a new Brain Health and Cognitive Impairment in Aging (BHCIA) Research Initiative. This new initiative will support the latest areas of research to study the brain as it … Read more
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Carolyn Bennett (Toronto-St. Paul’s, Ont.) announced that the Canadian Institutes of Health Research is investing nearly $5 million in 25 research projects to examine existing standards, best practices and guidelines for the delivery of mental health and substance use services for children, youth and … Read more
Liberal MP Peter Fragiskatos (London North Centre, Ont.) announced an investment of $12 million in research to improve the continuity of care for Canadians throughout all stages of life. By supporting 14 world-class research teams, this research will support the government’s plan announced on Feb. 7, 2023 to improve health care and deliver real results for Canadians. The research … Read more
Liberal MP Michael McLeod (Northwest Territories) announced a combined investment of almost $24 million over five years from the Governments of Canada and the Northwest Territories to support the ongoing work of patient-oriented research in the territory through its SPOR SUPPORT Unit named Hotıı̀ ts’eeda. In the Tłı̨chǫ language, Hotıı̀ ts’eeda refers to peace and well-being in mind, body … Read more
Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Filomena Tassi (Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas, Ont.) announced a new investment to support one clinical trials consortium, seven training platforms, and 22 research projects. The Accelerating Clinical Trials Consortium is receiving $39 million for its activities; Seven training platforms are receiving a combined investment of over $32 million to … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health and to the Minister of Sport Adam van Koeverden (Milton, Ont.) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety Pam Damoff (Oakville North—Burlington, Ont.) announced $23 million in funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research to establish the Canadian Pediatric Cancer Consortium. This represents the largest … Read more
As part of Canada’s response to the mpox outbreak, Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) and International Development Minister and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada Harjit S. Sajjan (Vancouver South, B.C.) announced an investment of $16.5 million for research that will address the current global outbreak of mpox, strengthen the … Read more
