Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) congratulated Health Adaptation Capacity Building Program (HealthADAPT) partners on their work to help their communities adapt to the impacts of climate change. Most of the HealthADAPT projects included an assessment to better understand how communities may be vulnerable to the impacts of climate change from a health perspective. Their results will … Read more
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Carolyn Bennett (Toronto-St. Paul’s, Ont.) issued a statement: “As Veterans’ Week draws to a close, we reflect on the dedication, strength and courage of our Veterans, military, and public safety personnel, who risk their lives and sacrifice so much to keep Canadians safe. She … 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: “Today, we met in-person with our provincial and territorial counterparts for the first time since 2018 following an unprecedented period of collaboration during the COVID-19 pandemic, including 57 FPT … Read more
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) issued a statement: “In the spirit of collaborative leadership, I’m glad to confirm that the Canadian government is ready to increase healthcare investments through the Canada Health Transfer. We would do this if provinces and territories are prepared to commit to a meaningful expansion in the sharing and use … 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: “This week is National Pain Awareness Week in Canada, an opportunity to learn about chronic pain, the programs and services that are available, and the steps we can take to better … Read more
Health Canada authorized an adapted version of the Moderna Spikevax COVID-19 vaccine that targets the Omicron BA.4/BA.5 subvariants. It is authorized for use as a booster dose in individuals 18 years of age or older. The full release is available online. Call 613-957-2983.
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) issued a statement: “This November during Radon Action Month, the Government of Canada is raising awareness of an often-overlooked risk to Canadians’ health. Unlike other household dangers like carbon monoxide, radon doesn’t affect our health right away. It leads to lung cancer which, due to its long latency period, … Read more
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) and Minister of Public Services and Procurement Helena Jaczek (Markham-Stouffville, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today, we are taking another step towards establishing our Canadian Dental Care Program. We are issuing an Invitation to Qualify to create a list of qualified vendors who could deliver a long-term, Canada-wide dental care program … 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: “This Canadian Intensive Care Week, we would like to thank and recognize intensive care teams across the country for everything they do to help Canadians in critical moments. Each … Read more
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Carolyn Bennett (Toronto-St. Paul’s, Ont.) issued a statement to mark the inaugural meeting of federal, provincial and territorial Ministers responsible for mental health and substance use: “[…] I was able to join my counterparts from across the country in a virtual discussion about important … Read more
