Health Minister Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) announced final regulations to prevent vaping products from being advertised in ways that the ads can be seen or heard by young people. It will now be prohibited to advertise vaping products in public spaces if the ads can be seen or heard by youth, whether in … Read more
Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development Maryam Monsef (Peterborough-Kawartha, Ont.) on behalf of Health Minister Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.), announced more than $1.2 million in funding over the next four years to the Elizabeth Fry Society of Peterborough, to better support people who have experienced overdoses. With this funding, the Elizabeth Fry … Read more
To mark World No Tobacco Day, Health Minister Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) announced nearly $4.8 million in funding for organizations across Canada to develop programs and services that will help stop tobacco use among Canadians, and reduce youth vaping. The Government of Canada knows the significant health harms associated with smoking and youth vaping, which … Read more
Health Minister Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) has authorized the following change for a more flexible process for clinical trials related to COVID-19, without compromising the safety of participants or the reliability of trials’ findings: Allow a wider range of health professionals, such as nurse practitioners, to be involved in running clinical trials; Allow a … Read more
Health Minister Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) issued a statement: “Food allergies are a serious public health concern, and in some cases, can cause severe and even life-threatening reactions. With an estimated 2.6 million Canadians reporting at least one food allergy, chances are you or someone you know has one […] There is no cure … Read more
Health Canada issued a statement: “Today, following priority scientific review, Health Canada authorized the first COVID-19 serological test for use in Canada, the DiaSorin LIAISON®. Canadian laboratories will use the test to detect antibodies specific to COVID-19. Serological testing will contribute to a better understanding of whether people who have been infected by COVID-19 are immune … Read more
Health Minister Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) issued a statement: “National Nursing Week is about recognizing the incredible contributions that nurses make to our lives every day of the year – contributions that have never been more evident than during this pandemic. As countries around the world respond to COVID-19, the theme for this … Read more
Health Minister Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) issued a statement: “Mental Health Week this year will be different than those in the past. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted and changed our lives. For many Canadians, living through the pandemic has led to heightened anxiety and unease. Some have lost employment, others are trying to … Read more
Health Minister Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) issued a statement on National Physicians’ Day: “Physicians across the country — both practicing and retired―have been working around the clock throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. They are on the frontlines dealing with the largest public health crisis in a century, and they are making immense sacrifices to … Read more
Increased demand for salbutamol inhalers due to the COVID-19 pandemic has led to reported shortages and limited supply of this product in Canada. Health Canada is taking steps to mitigate the impact of the shortages and is providing advice to Canadians on how to conserve supply. People should continue taking their regular medication for the maintenance … Read more
