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 is National Physicians’ Day […] Physicians are a key pillar of our healthcare system and play a crucial role in the delivery of health services. Despite many challenges, … Read more
Liberal MP David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) announced up to $1 million in funding over three years to Roger Neilson Children’s Hospice for their project to enhance access to pediatric palliative care across Canada. The development of a centralized hub of resources for health care organizations, professionals, and their communities, will build capacity in the system to … 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: “This week is National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week.” They continued “The Government of Canada is working together with provinces and territories, Canadian Blood Services (CBS), patients, families, … Read more
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Ya’ara Saks (York Centre, Ont.) was at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Man., to highlight Budget 2024’s investments in research funding. The full release is available online. Call 819-360-6927.
Informed by consultation and conversations with oral care providers and with their associations across Canada, we are taking a number of new actions so that all providers can deliver care to Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) clients. As of July 8, 2024, oral health providers will be able to direct bill Sun Life for services provided on a … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) issued a statement: “April is Oral Health Month in Canada, an opportunity to highlight the essential role oral health plays in our overall health and well-being. This month also provides an opportunity to acknowledge the outstanding care provided by Canada’s six regulated oral health professions including dental therapists, dental … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) issued a statement: “This week marks National Dental Hygienists Week™, sponsored by the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association. This week offers the opportunity to acknowledge the outstanding work of Canada’s dental hygienists in providing safe, quality care to help keep our teeth, mouth, and gums healthy. This year’s theme is … Read more
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Ya’ara Saks (York Centre, Ont.) issued a statement: “Each year on March 30th, we recognize World Bipolar Day. This is a day for everyone to learn more about bipolar disorder, and how we can better understand and support the people in our lives affected … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) announced the signing of two bilateral agreements to invest more than $3.7 billion in federal funding to improve health care in Quebec. These agreements represent the first funding under the government’s commitment to invest $6.7 billion in Quebec over a 10-year period. The Government of Canada will initially provide … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.), Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs Dominic LeBlanc (Beauséjour, N.B.), N.B. Minister of Health Bruce Fitch, N.B. Minister responsible for Addictions and Mental Health Services Sherry Wilson and N.B. Minister responsible for Seniors Kathy Bockus announced two bilateral agreements: Through the Working Together Agreement, the Government of Canada will provide more than … Read more
