Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) and National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) issued a statement: “On December 1, the Government of Canada began accepting applications for the new, interim Canada Dental Benefit. We are pleased to announce that yesterday, the Canada Dental Benefit reached an important milestone: we have now helped approximately 100,000 children … Read more
Health Canada published the results of the 2022 Canadian Cannabis Survey. Health Canada has conducted the Canadian Cannabis Survey every year since 2017. The 2022 survey is the sixth cycle of the survey, and data were collected from April to June 2022. The full release is available online.
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) and Ernie Hudson, Minister of Health and Wellness for Prince Edward Island (PEI) announced that as of Dec. 28, 2022, 38 new medications are being added to the PEI formulary, including two important medications, Zejula® (niraparib tosylate) and Lynparza® (olaparib), for treating ovarian cancer. This announcement is a critical milestone … Read more
Health Canada authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty Omicron BA.4/BA.5 bivalent-adapted booster for use in children five to 11 years of age. This is the first bivalent COVID-19 booster authorized for use in this age group that targets the original COVID-19 strain and the Omicron BA.4/BA.5 subvariants. The full release is available online. Call 613-957-2983. Health Canada announced … Read more
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) was at Centre dentaire Montcalm in Quebec City, Que., to discuss the new, temporary Canada Dental Benefit, which opened for applications last week. The benefit gives eligible families up-front, tax-free, direct payments of up to $650 a year per eligible child under 12 for two years (up to $1,300) … Read more
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Carolyn Bennett (Toronto-St. Paul’s, Ont.) announced nearly $10 million in federal funding for 16 projects across Canada through Health Canada’s Substance Use and Addictions Program. The full release is available online.
Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth Marci Ien (Toronto Centre, Ont.) announced more than $3.8 million in funding from the Sexual and Reproductive Health Fund for a project by Trans Care BC. This project aims to improve access to gender-affirming care by developing educational resources for health care providers and Two-Spirit, trans and non-binary people … 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.) announced the members of the Expert Panel on the legislative review of the Cannabis Act. The Expert Panel, chaired by Morris Rosenberg, will lead a credible and inclusive review with the following members: Dr. Oyedeji … Read more
During National Addictions Awareness Week, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Carolyn Bennett (Toronto-St. Paul’s, Ont.) announced over $15 million in federal funding for 24 projects across Canada through Health Canada’s Substance Use and Addictions Program. The full release is available online. Call 343-552-5568.
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: “More than ever before, digital technologies are integral to improving the health and well-being of Canadians. Digital health is key to improving access to health care information, including allowing … Read more
