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 Illness Awareness Week, an opportunity for us all to learn about mental illness, how it affects people, understand what help is available for … 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: “On September 30, we mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It is a time for all of us to remember the tragic history and ongoing impacts of … Read more
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Ya’ara Saks (York Centre, Ont.) announced the launch of the 2023 national call for proposals for Health Canada’s Substance Use and Addictions Program. The deadline to submit applications is November 22, 2023. Those disproportionately impacted, including Indigenous peoples and communities; Women; LGBTQ2S+ individuals; and rural and … Read more
Health Canada has authorized the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine targeting the Omicron XBB.1.5 subvariant for individuals six months of age and older. Health Canada received Pfizer-BioNTech’s submission on June 29, 2023. After a thorough and independent review of the evidence, Health Canada has determined that the vaccine meets the Department’s stringent safety, efficacy and … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Julie Dabrusin (Toronto—Danforth, Ont.) announced more than $1.6 million in funding to The Endometriosis Network Canada and the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada to improve awareness of endometriosis, access to vital Sexual Reproductive Health services and reduce barriers to care by developing resources … Read more
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Ya’ara Saks (York Centre, Ont.) issued a statement: “This month was International Pain Awareness Month, a time dedicated to improving our understanding of chronic pain, an often invisible condition that affects one in five Canadians across the country. That’s roughly eight million Canadians, ranging from … Read more
During Living Donation Week, Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) announced key milestones achieved through the Pan-Canadian Data and Performance Reporting System for Organ Donation and Transplantation (ODT) initiative that will help Canada become a world leader with respect to ODT services. The Canadian Institute for Health Information and Canada Health Infoway (Infoway) have collectively received $40.4 million over … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) announced key milestones achieved through the Improving Access to living donor kidney transplantation (LDKT) in Ethno-racial Minority Communities in Canada project. The project will help improve equitable access to LDKT for patients with kidney failure from marginalized communities in British Columbia and Ontario. With almost $1 million in funding over three … 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.) welcomed the release of the Canadian MAiD Curriculum developed by the Canadian Association of MAiD Assessors and Providers. This curriculum is the first nationally accredited, bilingual MAiD education program available to licensed physicians and … Read more
Health Canada has authorized the use of the Moderna SPIKEVAX™ COVID-19 vaccine targeting the Omicron XBB.1.5 subvariant for people six months of age and older. Health Canada received Moderna’s submission for its new COVID-19 vaccine on June 29, 2023. After a thorough, independent review of the evidence, Health Canada has determined that the vaccine meets the Department’s … Read more
