Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Ya’ara Saks (York Centre, Ont.) issued a statement: “This week is National Addictions Awareness Week, a time for Canadians to learn more about substance use and addiction and how we can support people looking for help. We remember those who have lost their lives … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Chris Bittle (St. Catharines, Ont.) announced $3.5 million to Regional Essential Access to Connected Healthcare Niagara for their project Transitions Into Comprehensive Care. This project is funded through Health Canada’s Substance Use and Addictions Program. The full release is available online. Call 343-576-4407.
Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) and Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Ya’ara Saks (York Centre, Ont.) issued a statement: “This Digital Health Week, we recognize the important role that digital health systems play in creating a secure and connected health care system.” They continued “This is why we … Read more
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Ya’ara Saks (York Centre, Ont.) launched the first call for proposals under the Youth Mental Health Fund. Organizations can apply for funding to increase access to community-based mental health care for young people across Canada. These projects will enhance access to mental health supports … Read more
Health Canada announced that it has appointed the members of an expert committee that will recommend options on how to operate and finance a national, universal, single-payer pharmacare program in Canada. The committee members are: Dr. Nav Persaud, chair of the committee; Dr. Stéphane Ahern; Amy Lamb; Dr. Steve Morgan; and, Linda Silas The press … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) appointed Dr. Paul C. Hébert as the new President of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research for a five-year term, effective Jan. 2, 2025. The full release is available online. Call 343-552-5654.
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Ya’ara Saks (York Centre, Ont.) issued a statement: “National Pain Awareness Week is also an opportunity to recognize and thank those in the pain community working hard to advance priorities identified by the Canadian Pain Task Force, supported by Health Canada. The Government of Canada … Read more
Starting Nov. 1, the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) will begin accepting requests for services that require preauthorization. This will mean that it will be possible for patients to receive services such as the initial placement of partial dentures, or crowns, as well as requests for services when a CDCP patient has a particularly high need or … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) and Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani (Parkdale–High Park, Ont.) issued a statement: “The Government of Canada acknowledges the work the Government of Quebec has conducted on the implementation of advance requests and their interest in having the Criminal Code amended so that advance requests can be permitted … Read more
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Ya’ara Saks (York Centre, Ont.) and Quebec Minister Responsible for Social Services Lionel Carmant announced the Canada-Quebec Contribution Agreement to address substance use and addictions. The agreement provides more than $86.8 million to support Quebec’s efforts to address addiction, the prevention of overdoses and reduce … Read more
