Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) issued the following statement: “National Addictions Awareness Week is particularly poignant this year as we continue to see an unprecedented number of opioid-related overdoses in Canada. Between January 2016 and March 2018, more than 8,000 Canadians lost their lives as a result of apparent opioid-related overdoses. This national … Read more
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) issued the following statement: “Today is National Bereavement Day, a time for all of us to reflect on the loss of friends and family who have touched our lives. Often, we are so focused on prolonging life and curing illness that very little attention is given to what … Read more
Results from the 2018 Canadian Cannabis Survey released provide a snapshot of Canadians’ views and habits related to cannabis several months before the Cannabis Act came into force. The Canadian Cannabis Survey contributes to the foundation of information needed to measure and monitor the impacts of the Government’s cannabis legislation. It also complements previously collected data on the prevalence of … Read more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has reported a significant increase in the use of vaping products by youth in the United States, and has announced new measures to restrict youth access to vaping products and new restrictions on flavoured tobacco products. While Canada has not seen a similar spike in the use of vaping products by youth, … Read more
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) issued the following statement: “During Family Doctor Week, I would like to encourage Canadians to join me in thanking our family doctors for all they do to keep us, and our families, healthy. As primary caregivers, Canada’s family doctors support us through all stages of life, from conception … Read more
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) issued the following statement: “November is National Radon Action Month. Radon is a radioactive gas that comes from the ground and is found in every home, though not always at elevated levels. Many Canadians may be unaware of the risks that radon can pose to their health. Here … Read more
Health Canada released the results of the 2017 Canadian Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs Survey (CTADS). CTADS is a general population survey of tobacco, alcohol and drug use among Canadians aged 15 and older. The full release is available online. Call 613-957-0200.
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) issued the following statement: “I am pleased to recognize Canadian Patient Safety Week from October 29 to November 2. Each year, the Canadian Patient Safety Institute leverages this national campaign to engage health care professionals, patients and citizens in discussions aimed at improving patient safety. The theme of … Read more
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) announced the launch of consultations on proposed new regulations that will help protect and promote the health and safety of people who use, or are born of, assisted human reproduction. Health Canada is proposing three sets of new regulations under the Assisted Human Reproduction Act. Specifically, the proposed regulations would: establish … Read more
The Government of Canada implemented a new legal framework that legalizes, strictly regulates and restricts access to cannabis. Adults who are 18 or 19 years of age and older, depending on the province or territory, can now legally possess and purchase up to 30 grams of dried cannabis or its equivalent from provincially or territorially authorized … Read more
