The Government introduced today important new legislation — the proposed Tobacco and Vaping Products Act. The proposed Act amends the Tobacco Act to regulate vaping products as a separate class of products. As such, the Tobacco Act would be renamed the Tobacco and Vaping Products Act and would include provisions to protect youth from nicotine addiction and tobacco use; … Read more
Health Minister Jane Philpott (Markham-Stouffville, Ont.) and Dr. Eric Hoskins, Ontario Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, released a Joint Statement of Action to Address the Opioid Crisis setting out priority actions to address the opioid crisis and a commitment to public reporting on progress. The statement was developed with input from 42 partner organizations during the national … Read more
Statistics Canada published the results of the Canadian Tobacco, Alcohol, and Drugs Survey 2015. The CTADS is a general population survey of tobacco, alcohol and drug use among Canadians aged 15 years and older, with a focus on 15-24 year olds. Statistics Canada conducted the survey on behalf of Health Canada and interviewed more than … Read more
Under the Federal Tobacco Control Strategy, Health Canada announced a proposed Order that would amend the Tobacco Act to ban the use of menthol in cigarettes, blunt wraps and most cigars sold on the Canadian market. The changes proposed would expand on restrictions by prohibiting menthol, an additive used by tobacco manufacturers to improve the palatability … Read more
Health Minister Jane Philpott (Markham-Stouffville, Ont.) issued the following statement on corded window coverings: “Corded window coverings pose a danger to children. There is significant concern that children continue to be entangled in accessible cords. Strangulation happens silently and can lead to injury or even death.” She continued “Some Canadian retailers, however, are taking action … Read more
Health Minister Jane Philpott (Markham-Stouffville, Ont.) and Indigenous and Northern Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett (Toronto-St. Paul’s, Ont.) issued the following statement: “Like all Canadians, we have been heartbroken to learn about the recent suicides in First Nation communities in Saskatchewan. We offer our heartfelt condolences to the families and communities who have been affected. No community should … Read more
Health Minister Jane Philpott (Markham-Stouffville, Ont.) and Sport and Persons with Disabilities Minister Carla Qualtrough (Delta, B.C.) announced that the Government of Canada is investing $1.4 million to develop a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to preventing, managing and raising awareness among Canadians about concussions. The guidelines and protocols will focus on children, youth and athletes in sport and recreational … Read more
The Government of Canada is committed to working with First Nations and Inuit leaders, as well as provincial and territorial governments, to provide effective, sustainable and culturally appropriate mental wellness programs and services for First Nations and Inuit. Health Minister Jane Philpott (Markham-Stouffville, Ont.) announced the launch of the national toll-free First Nations and Inuit Hope … Read more
Health Minister Jane Philpott (Markham-Stouffville, Ont.) announced that Health Canada has authorized naloxone nasal spray for non-prescription use, following an expedited review. Philpott had previously signed special Interim Order on July 5, 2016, to allow for the importation of a version of the product from the United States while Health Canada was conducting the expedited review. Naloxone can save … Read more
Health Canada has announced that information on inspections of companies that manufacture pest control products will now be available to the public in an online database. Canadians can search the Pest Control Registrant Inspections Database for specific inspection findings, as well as summary report cards from inspections and information about companies’ history of compliance with the Pest … Read more
