Press Release Department: Federal - Health Canada

Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) announced the appointment of Sharon Blady to the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board for a five-year term. 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.) announced the launch of the first call for proposals for Health Canada’s Emergency Treatment Fund. The fund will invest $150 million to help municipalities and First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities address their urgent needs and support rapid responses … Read more

Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Ya’ara Saks (York Centre, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today is World Mental Health Day and this year’s theme is, “It is Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace.” Prioritizing workplace mental health is good for people, companies, and communities, and we are committed … Read more

Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Ya’ara Saks (York Centre, Ont.) issued a statement: “This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week, an opportunity to highlight that everyone’s experience with mental illness is unique. Almost all of us have been affected by mental illness, either directly or through the experiences of … Read more

Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.)  tabled the National Framework on Cancers Linked to Firefighting in Parliament and announced an investment of $12.29 million to advance firefighter health and safety. New federal actions will focus on raising awareness and promoting information sharing, generating scientific knowledge, and developing guidance and addressing training needs. The full release is available online. … Read more

Health Canada commissioned the Standards Council of Canada to coordinate the development of a series of guidelines and resources to promote better understanding, alignment, and integration among mental health and substance use health care providers throughout the country. These resources include: Guidance document on Integrated Youth Services Report on the integration of Mental Health and Substance Use … Read more

Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) and B.C. Minister of Health Adrian Dix confirmed their intention to work together to make essential and preventive medications more accessible and more affordable for residents of B.C. Once Bill C-64 receives Royal Assent, both governments intend to enter formal negotiations to implement universal, single-payer, first-dollar coverage for a range … Read more

EU Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, Stella Kyriakides, and Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) held a virtual meeting to launch the EU-Canada Health Policy Dialogue under the EU-Canada Strategic Partnership Agreement. The Health Policy Dialogue, focused on cooperation across three priority areas: antimicrobial resistance, health security (including climate-related health risks), and non-communicable diseases (including cancer and mental … Read more

Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Ya’ara Saks (York Centre, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today is International Overdose Awareness Day, a day to reflect on the devastating and tragic impact of the toxic drug and overdose crisis and remember our loved ones whose lives have been tragically cut short by … Read more

Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) announced $2.4 million in funding over three years to McMaster University to design programs and education materials to encourage earlier access to palliative care. Through this funding, researchers will be able to work with health care providers,  patients, and  those close to them as well as  communities and organizations … Read more