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: “Today marks World No Tobacco Day, a day to raise awareness of the harmful and deadly effects of tobacco use. Tobacco use continues to be the leading preventable cause … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) reiterated the Government of Canada’s commitment to make essential and preventive medications more accessible and more affordable. The Pharmacare Act is a concrete step towards the vision of a national pharmacare program that will improve the health of Canadians and build a stronger public health care system. The Government of Canada will consult … Read more
Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages Minister Randy Boissonnault (Edmonton Centre, Alta.), Indigenous Services Minister and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) and Adriana LaGrange, Minister of Health for Alberta, announced a bilateral agreement to invest $627 million over the next five years to … Read more
This week two million Canadian seniors will have been approved to receive coverage under the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) and will be able to access the dental care they need. Starting July 8, oral health providers will be able to direct bill Sun Life for services provided on a claim-by-claim basis, without formally signing up for the … Read more
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Ya’ara Saks (York Centre, Ont.) refused the request, as proposed from Toronto Public Health, to decriminalize personal possession of controlled drugs and substances for people in Toronto, Ont. She has determined that it does not adequately protect public health and maintain public safety. This includes concerns … Read more
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon (Gatineau, Que.) announced $450,000 in funding for Table Éducation Outaouais to support the mental health of elementary school students in Québec’s Outaouais region. The full release is available online. Call 613-290-0318.
Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) announced that Health Canada’s updated screening criteria for sperm and ova donors have come into force, integrating the latest scientific evidence and input from consultations with subject-matter experts in donor screening, industry, patient associations, and 2SLGBTQIA+ groups. The full release is available online. Call 613-291-4176.
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Ya’ara Saks (York Centre, Ont.) issued a statement: “B.C. has asked that we make amendments to its project and we are granting B.C.’s request to prohibit possession of controlled substances in public spaces […] Law enforcement also needs to have additional tools to address issues of public safety while continuing to take a compassionate and public health approach to addressing substance use … Read more
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: “Today marks the beginning of Mental Health Week, reminding us that our mental health is just as important as our physical health and there are things we can do … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) issued a statement: “In Canada, more than three million people live with food allergies, while nearly 400,000 navigate the challenges of celiac disease.” He continued “Health Canada has a list of allergens that are most frequently associated with potentially severe food allergies and so must be labelled when used as ingredients. … Read more
