Health Canada released an update on the health effects of wildfires and ways to protect yourself, including: Pay attention to the Air Quality Health Index or other indicators of smoke levels in your area to help identify your level of risk and actions you can take to protect your health. Limit outdoor activity and strenuous physical … Read more
On June 14, the Government of Canada hosted a Nursing Retention Forum, led by Canada’s Chief Nursing Officer, Dr. Leigh Chapman, bringing together the nursing community, employers, and frontline workers from across the country to discuss the current health workforce crisis including strategies to address and improve nursing retention. Participants met to co-develop a toolkit with … Read more
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) and Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Carolyn Bennett (Toronto-St. Paul’s, Ont.) issued a statement: “On World Blood Donor Day, and during National Blood Donor Week, we thank those who have selflessly helped to save lives by donating blood, plasma, and other blood products … Read more
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) announced $1.8 million in funding over three years to the Canadian Donation and Transplantation Research Program, hosted by the University of Alberta, to support research to address COVID-19 related issues for transplant recipients. This is part of Health Canada’s Organ Donation and Transplantation Collaborative that aims to achieve improvements that result … Read more
Health Canada issued a statement: “Ministers and Secretaries of Health and Senior officials from Canada, Mexico, and the United States met on June 6 and 7, 2023, in Washington, D.C. at the White House for the North American Drug Dialogue (NADD) Public Health Summit. Synthetic drugs, such as illicit fentanyl, are having devastating health and … Read more
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) issued a statement: “As the Minister of Health, I am acutely aware of the harmful impact that air pollution has on our health. Studies have shown that poor air quality can lead to a range of serious health problems, including respiratory issues, heart disease, and even a stroke. As … Read more
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Carolyn Bennett (Toronto-St. Paul’s, Ont.) announced regulatory changes that will come into effect on August 30, 2023, to schedule a group of chemicals, known as novel fentanyl precursors, as precursors under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. These changes follow the temporary year-long Ministerial Order that was put in place to disrupt the illegal importation … Read more
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) issued a statement: “Today, at my request, Health Canada launched a 60-day consultation with Canadians on how the Government and its stakeholders and partners can better prevent and mitigate shortages of drugs and other health products. You are invited to provide your input at Canada.ca. In addition, I will be … Read more
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) announced over $1.4 million in funding over two years to the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association to make Advance Care Planning (ACP) resources more universally accessible. This funding will specifically support the Making ACP More Accessible for Canadians with Disabilities project. The full release is available online. Call 613-957-0200.
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Carolyn Bennett (Toronto-St. Paul’s, Ont.) announced that Canada will soon require that health warnings be printed directly on individual cigarettes. The new Tobacco Products Appearance, Packaging and Labelling Regulations will be part of the Government of Canada’s continued efforts to help adults who smoke to quit, to … Read more
