In Miramichi, N.B., Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) highlighted how investments in Budget 2019, Investing in the Middle Class, would help Canadians find and keep good jobs in a rapidly changing job market and in an increasingly competitive global economy. The full release is available online. Call 613-957-0200.
In Amherst, N.S., Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) highlighted Budget 2019, Investing in the Middle Class. Speaking at Maggie’s Place Family Resource Centre, Petitpas Taylor discussed how the Government is helping Canadians access and afford the prescription drugs they need. The full release is available online. Call 613-957-0200.
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) issued the following statement: “During National Poison Prevention Week, I would like to encourage Canadians to be mindful of the poisons they are exposed to in their everyday lives. When we think of common products that are poisonous, our minds turn first to substances like pesticides or cleaning … Read more
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) issued the following statement: “March is Pharmacist Awareness Month. Have you thanked your pharmacist today? Pharmacists are key players among the team of professionals who work to keep Canadians safe and healthy. Pharmacists ensure that their patients have access to the right information to manage their own care. … Read more
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) and Randy Delorey, Nova Scotia’s Minister of Health and Wellness, announced a bilateral agreement under the Government of Canada’s Emergency Treatment Fund. This bilateral agreement will see more than $6 million ($3,160,108 from the Government of Canada and $2,910,108 from the Government of Nova Scotia) invested to enhance access to treatment for opioid … Read more
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) issued the following statement: “As we mark Brain Awareness Week, a global campaign to increase public awareness of the progress and benefits of brain research, I encourage all Canadians to take steps to maintain and improve their brain health. An estimated 3.6 million Canadians live with a neurological condition. … Read more
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) announced that Health Canada is taking additional steps to further restrict the marketing and advertising of prescription opioids. Health Canada is proposing additional restrictions on the marketing and advertising of Class B opioid products provided to health care professionals. Class B opioids are equal to or stronger than morphine. She also announced … Read more
Based on the latest science, Health Canada, in collaboration with the provinces, territories and other federal departments, has updated the drinking water guideline to reduce the maximum acceptable concentration from 0.01 mg/L, set in 1992, to 0.005 mg/L. Call 613-957-2983.
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) and Finance Minister Bill Morneau (Toronto Centre, Ont.) announced that the Government has received an interim report from the Council, chaired by Dr. Eric Hoskins. The report identifies three initial recommendations for the implementation of national pharmacare: Creating a national drug agency to oversee national pharmacare; Developing a comprehensive, evidence-based list of prescribed … Read more
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) tabled the 2017-2018 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 available online. Call 613-957-0200.
