Health Minister Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) launched a new portal dedicated to mental wellness on Canada.ca/coronavirus and the Canada COVID-19 app. Wellness Together Canada will connect Canadians to peer support workers, social workers, psychologists and other professionals for confidential chat sessions or phone calls, and will make it easier to find credible information and help address mental health and … Read more
Health Canada has received reports that fraudulent and uncertified N95 respirators that falsely claim to protect consumers against COVID-19 are being illegally sold to consumers online and in some stores. In Canada, N95 respirators are regulated by Health Canada as Class I medical devices and are manufactured or imported by companies that hold a Medical Device Establishment Licence. … Read more
Health Canada understands the stress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and recognizes that Canadians may be concerned about not being able to get medications they rely on for themselves and their loved ones. While the government recommends that Canadians refill their prescriptions now so that they do not have to go to a pharmacy if they … Read more
Health Minister Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) co-chaired a weekly conference call with provincial and territorial Ministers of Health, the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, the President of the Public Health Agency of Canada, and the Deputy Minister of Health to discuss COVID-19. The ministers heard an update on the situation in Canada from Dr. … Read more
Health Canada is aware of reports, including on social media, that reference safety issues with the use of ibuprofen in COVID-19 cases. There is no scientific evidence that establishes a link between ibuprofen, or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and the worsening of COVID‑19 symptoms. The Government of Canada is monitoring the situation closely, including reviewing new information and … Read more
Health Minister Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) has signed an Interim Order to allow expedited access to COVID-19-related medical devices for use by healthcare providers, including diagnostic test kits. This Interim Order will help ensure quicker and more flexible approval of the importation and sale of medical devices that are necessary for Canada’s response to COVID-19, including … Read more
Through the Chemicals Management Plan, the government assesses chemicals used in Canada, and takes action on those found to be harmful to human health or the environment. Under the Chemicals Management Plan, Health Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada have completed a draft screening assessment covering seven substances in the parabens group, a class of … Read more
Liberal MP Jim Carr (Winnipeg South Centre, Man.), Special Representative for the Prairies, on behalf of Health Minister Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.), announced almost $3 million to improve access to care and services for people living with chronic pain. Through Health Canada’s Substance Use and Addictions Program, the University of Saskatchewan will receive $1.7 million … Read more
Health Minister Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) issued the following statement: “March is Nutrition Month—a time to celebrate the importance of healthy eating to our overall health and well-being. Health Canada is proud to support this initiative every year, and I’m happy to support this year’s theme, “More than Food,” which focusses on healthy … Read more
Health Minister Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) tabled the 2018-2019 Canada Health Act Annual Report in Parliament. The report provides Canadians with an update on federal administration of the Act and a clear picture of how public health care insurance plans across the country operate. The report is developed by the federal government in collaboration with provincial … Read more
