Health Canada released the following statement on the publication of a white paper on Public Release of Clinical Information in Drug Submissions and Medical Device Applications: “Health Canada recognizes that access to clinical information can help health researchers and practitioners, improve patient safety and health outcomes for Canadians. To that end, Health Canada is proposing to … Read more
Health Minister Jane Philpott (Markham-Stouffville, Ont.) issued the following statement on Pharmacist Awareness Month: “March is Pharmacist Awareness Month – a great time to recognize the important role that pharmacists play as part of Canada’s health care system. Pharmacists work closely with patients and health professionals in providing safe and effective medication management, health promotion … Read more
Health Minister Jane Philpott (Markham-Stouffville, Ont.) provided the keynote address at the National Forum on the Future of Tobacco Control in Canada, which was held February 28 to March 2, 2017 in Ottawa. The current Federal Tobacco Control Strategy is set to expire in March 2018, and this forum brings together a diverse group of partners and stakeholders … Read more
The Government of Canada launched a seven-week public consultation on the future of tobacco control in Canada to renew the Federal Tobacco Control Strategy. The proposed strategy will seek to reduce Canada’s rate of tobacco use to less than 5 per cent by 2035. This goal will require aggressive new measures that will focus long-term federal action to … Read more
Health Canada published final regulations in the Canada Gazette, Part II, which permit the sale of fresh and frozen raw ground beef treated with irradiation. Health Canada developed the new regulations after conducting a thorough assessment, and concluded that irradiation is a safe and effective treatment to reduce harmful bacteria in ground beef. The full release … Read more
The Government of Canada announced an additional $65 million over five years for national measures to respond to the opioid crisis and implement the government’s Opioid Action Plan. In addition, the federal government will provide $10 million in urgent support to the Province of British Columbia to assist with its response to the overwhelming effects … Read more
The federal government and the Government of British Columbia agreed to new targeted federal funding over 10 years for investments in home care and mental health care. Over the next 10 years, the federal government will provide British Columbia with an additional $1.4 billion: $785.7 million for better home care including addressing critical home care infrastructure … Read more
Health Minister Jane Philpott (Markham-Stouffville, Ont.) issued the following statement on Sexual and Reproductive Health Week: “Sexual health is an important part of good overall health. This year, from February 12-18, Canada recognizes Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Week. This week presents an opportunity for individuals, communities and governments to reflect on the work we … Read more
Health Minister Jane Philpott (Markham-Stouffville, Ont.) issued the following statement on Heart Month: “February is Heart Month, a time to bring attention to the importance of cardiovascular health, and what we can to reduce our risk of cardiovascular disease. Heart disease affects approximately 2.4 million Canadian adults, and is the second leading cause of death … Read more
Health Minister Jane Philpott (Markham-Stouffville, Ont.) issued the following statement on Health Canada’s Authorization of Three New Supervised Consumption Sites in Montreal: “The Government of Canada is committed to doing its part to address the public health crisis related to opioid overdoses and deaths across the country. Our approach must be comprehensive, collaborative, compassionate and evidence-based. Certain … Read more
