On March 6, the Government of Canada announced proposed regulatory amendments to the Tobacco Act to further restrict flavours used to market cigars that appeal to youth. The amendments would build on the restrictions introduced in 2009 through the Cracking Down on Tobacco Marketing Aimed at Youth Act, limiting the marketing of tobacco products and … Read more
Health Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.) issued a statement on an announcement of a support package for Canadian survivors of Thalidomide. More information is available online.
Health Canada is warning consumers of potential risks of using tattoo removal products. In Fall 2014, Health Canada received four separate incident reports concerning adverse reactions related to the use of tattoo removal products. Reported adverse reactions have included skin irritation and scarring. More information is available online. 613-957-2983.
On behalf of Health Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.), Conservative MP Peter Kent (Thornhill, Ont.) announced $127,000 in funding for Saint Elizabeth Health Care in Markham, Ont. The funding will support a project to assist healthcare providers working in homes and in long-term care facilities to improve the care experience of clients, residents and their families, … Read more
On behalf of Health Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.), Transport Minister Lisa Raitt (Halton, Ont.) and Conservative MP Terence Young (Oakville, Ont.) launched the Drug and Health Product Register, a new web tool designed to provide Canadians with easy access to consumer-friendly information on medicines and vaccines. The full release is available online. Call 613-957-0200. Health Canada has added a new … Read more
The Government of Canada finalized new regulations related to the implementation of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) for workplace hazardous chemicals. The GHS strengthens the level of protection already in place for workers in Canada, facilitates trade with the United States and other international partners, and enhances the competitiveness of … Read more
Health Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.) was joined by Conservative MP Wai Young (Vancouver South, B.C.) to announce that the Government of Canada is advancing regulations that will require manufacturers to publicly report drug shortages in order for Canadians to better plan for their health and safety. By providing advanced warning of upcoming shortages, Canadians … Read more
In honour of World Cancer Day, Health Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.) was at Toronto’s SickKids hospital to announce over 80 innovative cancer research projects across Canada totalling over $60 million. The full release is available online. Call 613-957-0200.
Health Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.), British Columbia Health Minister Terry Lake, First Nations Health Council Chair Grand Chief Doug Kelly and First Nations Health Authority Chief Operating Officer Richard Jock met in Ottawa on Feb. 2 to discuss future directions and opportunities to continue the ongoing successful implementation of the BC Tripartite Framework Agreement … Read more
Health Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.) along with TJ Flood, senior vice-president of marketing, Canadian Tire, announced that Canadians from across the country chose Trottibus as the winner of The Play Exchange, a national challenge to seek out innovative ideas to promote healthier, active living across Canada. Trottibus will receive up to $1 million in investment funding from … Read more
