Health Canada is informing consumers of potential risks from buying products online. In recent years, an increasing number of consumer products and cosmetics from around the world have become available for purchase online, but not all of them meet Canadian laws and regulations. Consumers should be aware that some products found online could be prohibited … Read more
Health Canada moved a step closer to mandatory public reporting for drug companies experiencing shortages and discontinuances, by inviting prequalified contractors to submit proposals to develop and maintain a website for the reporting of this information. The new website will eventually replace the current industry-run site drugshortages.ca. When completed, the site will include a number … Read more
Health Minister Jane Philpott (Markham-Stouffville, Ont.) along with the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, Dr. Gregory Taylor, kicked off a conference in the nation’s capital to inform the development of a Federal Framework on Lyme Disease. The conference will provide an opportunity to bring together perspectives on Lyme disease from key stakeholders, including patients’ groups, … Read more
Health Canada announced that the department will propose a regulatory amendment to allow access to diacetylmorphine under Health Canada’s Special Access Programme (“SAP”). A significant body of scientific evidence supports the medical use of diacetylmorphine, also known as pharmaceutical-grade heroin, for the treatment of chronic relapsing opioid dependence. Diacetylmorphine is permitted in a number of other … Read more
Marking the beginning of National Nursing Week, Health Minister Jane Philpott (Markham-Stouffville, Ont.) congratulated Florence Wood, Joyce Ball and Sandra Chapman, the recipients of Health Canada’s 2016 Awards of Excellence in Nursing. Now in its 14th year, Health Canada annually recognizes three nurses for their excellence in their work in First Nations and Inuit communities. Nurses are … Read more
Health Minister Jane Philpott (Markham-Stouffville, Ont.) issued a statement to mark National Hospice Palliative Care Week – May 1st to May 7th, 2016. The full statement is available online.
Health Minister Jane Philpott (Markham-Stouffville, Ont.) announced consultations on proposed amendments that would restrict menthol flavoured tobacco products on the Canadian market and would further protect youth from the dangers of tobacco use. A 30-day consultation period will begin when a Notice describing the proposal is published in Canada Gazette, Part I on April 30, 2016. Interested … Read more
Health Minister Jane Philpott (Markham-Stouffville, Ont.) announced a $3.5 million investment over three years for ImmunizeCA, an innovative mobile app that helps Canadians keep their immunization information close at hand. First launched in 2014, the successful app will be enhanced and expanded in a collaborative project led by researchers from The Ottawa Hospital with support from … Read more
Health Minister Jane Philpott (Markham-Stouffville, Ont.) announced funding for five new projects that will improve surveillance of chronic disease risk factors, such as unhealthy eating and physical inactivity. Chronic diseases like cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular disease are some of the leading causes of death and reduced quality of life in Canada. The good news, however, … Read more
Statement from Health Minister Jane Philpott (Markham-Stouffville, Ont.) on the United Nations General Assembly Special Session on the World Drug Problem: “I am honoured to serve as the Head of the Canadian delegation to the United Nations General Assembly Special Session on the World Drug Problem,” said Philpott. “Drug use and drug-related crime are both … Read more
