Health Canada hosted a one-day public education symposium with approximately 90 representatives from federal, provincial and territorial governments, Indigenous groups, and health and other partner organizations that play a role in raising awareness and educating Canadians about the health and safety risks of cannabis use. Participants shared insights on successes, proven practices, and challenges in raising … Read more
Health Canada has received and rigorously reviewed new scientific evidence submitted by the drug sponsor, Linepharma (represented in Canada by Celopharma). The Department has also undertaken a thorough review of new and existing scientific literature on the safe use and effectiveness of Mifegymiso. The formulation of Mifegymiso itself has not changed. It remains a combination … Read more
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) and Dr. Theresa Tam, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, participated in a meeting of G7 Health Ministers in Milan, Italy, on November 5 and 6, 2017. Discussions focused on three key themes: the impact of climate and environmental factors on health, women’s and adolescents’ health, and antimicrobial resistance. G7 Health Ministers … Read more
Health Canada announced it will publish proposed amendments in the Canada Gazette, Part I that set out mandatory new requirements and tests for magnetic toys in the Toys Regulations. The amendments will be published for a 75-day consultation period. The full release is available online. Call 613-957-0200.
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) issued a statement: “November is both National Radon Action Month and Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Sadly, it is estimated that 21,100 Canadians will die this year from lung cancer, and more than 3,000 of those deaths are because of exposure to radon indoors. In fact, radon is the … Read more
The Government announced a new investment of $36.4M over the next five years for a cannabis education and awareness campaign. The funding will be used to inform Canadians, including youth and other priority populations such as Indigenous peoples, pregnant and breastfeeding women, and Canadians with a history of mental illness, of the health and safety … Read more
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) issued the following statement: “Canadian Patient Safety Week will be held from October 30 to November 3, 2017. During this national annual campaign, the Canadian Patient Safety Institute reaches out to everyone involved in the delivery of healthcare in Canada. This campaign is for those receiving care, current … Read more
The federal, provincial and territorial Ministers responsible for health concluded their meeting in Edmonton, Alberta. Ministers held productive discussions on a number of health-related priorities, including efforts to address the overdose crisis, increase the accessibility and affordability of pharmaceuticals, and protect the health and safety of Canadians in relation to legalization and regulation of cannabis. All jurisdictions continue … Read more
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) marked the one-year anniversary of the Healthy Eating Strategy at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress in Vancouver. The Government of Canada is taking actions to help Canadians make healthy food choices. Last December, the Government publishedupdates to the Nutrition Facts table and list of ingredients that will make the table easier … Read more
A new report released by the Conference Board of Canada, and funded by Health Canada, offers more evidence that tobacco use is a significant burden on all Canadians, costing society $16.2 billion in 2012, or $466 for every Canadian. This includes costs associated with direct health care, fire, policing, research and prevention as well as … Read more
