Health Canada announced new rules for veterinary drugs that will better protect Canadians against antimicrobial resistance (AMR); these changes to the Food and Drug Regulations have been published in the Canada Gazette, Part II, including: Restricting the personal importation of certain veterinary drugs for food-producing animals; Requiring companies to follow stricter guidelines to ensure the quality of their … Read more
Health Minister Jane Philpott (Markham-Stouffville, Ont.) outlined the most significant suite of changes in over two decades in a comprehensive plan to protect Canadians from excessive drug prices. Through amending the Patented Medicines Regulations to change the list of countries used for price comparison, the government will be in a better position to take advantage of lower drug prices … Read more
Health Minister Jane Philpott (Markham-Stouffville, Ont.) issued the following statement on Montreal Supervised Consumption Site Applications: “We are facing a serious public health crisis in Canada related to the growing number of overdoses and deaths associated with substance use. It is a shocking fact that thousands of Canadians died of drug overdoses in 2016, and the Government … Read more
Health Canada issued the following statement on Mandatory Testing of Medical Cannabis for Unauthorized Pesticides: “Health Canada is committed to protecting the health and safety of Canadians, including those who use cannabis for medical purposes. On February 7, 2017, following three recalls of medical cannabis related to the use of unauthorized pesticides, Health Canada announced that … Read more
Health Minister Jane Philpott (Markham-Stouffville, Ont.) issued the following statement on the Day of the Midwife 2017: “Today, across Canada and around the world, we recognize and celebrate the work midwives do in providing and strengthening healthcare for women, their babies and their families. This year’s theme – “Midwives, Mothers and Families: Partners for Life!” – … Read more
Health Minister Jane Philpott (Markham-Stouffville, Ont.) issued the following statement on Celiac Awareness Month: “Every year in May, we recognize Celiac Awareness Month to raise awareness of the daily challenges facing Canadians with Celiac disease. Celiac disease is one of the most common chronic gastrointestinal disorders, and affects about one percent of the population. It can … Read more
Health Minister Jane Philpott (Markham-Stouffville, Ont.); George Hickes, Minister of Health, Government of Nunavut; and Aluki Kotierk, President, Nunavut Tunngavik Inc., announced the renewal of the Nunavut Wellness Agreement. The Government of Canada will provide $189 million in funding over 10 years to the Government of Nunavut for community-based programs covering four broad areas: healthy children, families … Read more
The Government of Canada released the first “Interim Update on Medical Assistance in Dying” report. Between June 17 and December 31, 2016, the initial six months that assisted dying has been available throughout Canada (excluding Quebec*), there were 803 medically assisted deaths. These deaths account for approximately 0.6 per cent of all deaths nationwide. Two more interim … Read more
Health Minister Jane Philpott (Markham-Stouffville, Ont.) announced close to $1.7 million in Immunization Partnership Fund funding for three new projects that aim to increase vaccination coverage in Canada. The projects are being led by the Prince Edward Island Department of Health and Wellness, Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living, and the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists … Read more
Health Minister Jane Philpott (Markham-Stouffville, Ont.) announced 18 new brain research projects, involving over 200 researchers, under the Canada Brain Research Fund, a public-private research fund administered by the Brain Canada Foundation. Through the Canada Brain Research Fund, a total of $29 million in public-private brain research funding will be awarded to 18 recipients across Canada. The … Read more
