Health Canada authorized an adapted version of the Moderna Spikevax COVID-19 vaccine. This vaccine (known as a “bivalent” vaccine) targets the original SARS-CoV-2 virus from 2019 and the Omicron (BA.1) variant, and is authorized for use as a booster dose in individuals 18 years of age or older. Clinical trial results showed that a booster … 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 is International Overdose Awareness Day – a day to remember those we have lost to substance use harms and to reflect on the damaging effects stigma has on those who … Read more
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Carolyn Bennett (Toronto-St. Paul’s, Ont.) concluded a five-day visit to the United States. During this visit, she heard from government, public health and law enforcement officials, as well as community organizations addressing substance use in Oregon, Washington and Colorado about their jurisdiction’s experiences and … Read more
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) and Audrey Gordon, Manitoba’s Minister of Health, announced the signing of the Safe Long-Term Care Fund agreement. Through this agreement, Manitoba is receiving more than $37 million from the $1 billion investment made in the 2020 Fall Economic Statement to support initiatives undertaken in 2021/22. The full release is available online.
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) announced the signing of the Safe Long-Term Care Fund agreement with Alberta. Through this agreement, Alberta is receiving more than $115 million from the $1 billion investment made in the 2020 Fall Economic Statement. The full release is available online. Call 613-957-0200. Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) announced more than $2.8 million in funding from the Sexual and Reproductive Health Fund for projects by the … Read more
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) announced Leigh Chapman as the new Chief Nursing Officer for Canada. The full release is available online. Call 613-957-0200.
On behalf of Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.). Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of HealthÉlisabeth Brière (Sherbrooke, Que.) and Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis, Que.) announced $2 million in funding over four years to Healthcare Excellence Canada to improve access to palliative care for persons who are homeless or vulnerably housed. The full … 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.) highlighted progress made to address the recommendations of the Expert Panel on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) and Mental Illness: Health Canada is pleased to announce $3.3 million in funding to the … Read more
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Carolyn Bennett (Toronto-St. Paul’s, Ont.), joined by Liberal MP Lloyd Longfield (Guelph, Ont.) announced over $2.9 million in funding for five innovative community-led projects across the Guelph region in Ontario. This funding will allow for increased safer supply program capacity, as well as improved outreach services … Read more
Health Canada announced new regulations for supplemented foods. The new regulations will continue to protect the health and safety of Canadians, while providing people in Canada the information they need to make informed choices about these foods. Under the new regulations, all supplemented foods will have a standardized Supplemented Food Facts table, which includes information on the … Read more
