Health Canada published findings from the Wind Turbine Noise and Health Study. Launched in 2012, in collaboration with Statistics Canada, this study explored the relationship between exposure to wind turbine noise and the health effects reported by, and measured in, people living near wind turbines. the findings are available on Health Canada’s website. The findings provide … Read more
Health Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.) and Dr. Gregory Taylor, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, announced a $30.5 million investment and further actions to strengthen Canada’s domestic preparedness and international response to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. The full release is available online. Call 613-957-0200.
Health Canada released the October 2014 issue of the Canadian Adverse Reaction Newsletter (CARN). This issue includes an article on diabetes drugs known as incretin-based therapies and a possible association with pancreatic cancer. It also includes an article on the potential risk of liver injury associated with a steroid drug called methylprednisolone when it is … Read more
Health Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.), Dr. Gregory Taylor, chief Public Health Officer of Canada, Terry Lake, British Columbia’s Minister of Health and Dr. Perry Kendall, British Columbia’s Provincial Health Officer held a teleconference of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Health Ministers to discuss Ebola preparedness. The group discussed ways to further strengthen coordination across … Read more
In a move widely supported by optometrists, ophthalmologists and opticians, Health Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.) announced that Health Canada will be consulting on new guidance for industry that will lead to non-corrective or ‘cosmetic’ contact lenses being regulated as medical devices. More information is available online. Call 613-957-0200. Health Canada is warning Canadians of the … Read more
Health Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.) issued a statement on an import ban on drug products from three plants in India. “Our expectation is that Health Canada uses the appropriate powers and tools at its disposal to help ensure that the drugs Canadians need meet the highest safety and quality standards. To that end, Health Canada has taken … Read more
Health Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.) announced new proposed regulatory amendments that would further restrict flavoured tobacco products that appeal to youth. Canada was the first country in the world to take action on ”little cigars” in 2010 when The Cracking Down on Tobacco Marketing Aimed at Youth came into force, banning the use of … Read more
Following a tour of the Alberta Children’s Hospital, Health Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.) announced renewed federal support for Canadian Blood Services to continue the government’s joint efforts with provinces and territories to strengthen the organ and tissue donation and transplantation system across Canada. This support will help increase the public’s access to life-saving and enhancing … Read more
Health Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.) committed to continued efforts to strengthen global health security at the Global Health Security Agenda meeting in Washington, DC. The meeting brought ministers and representatives from over 50 countries together at the White House to discuss future actions to ensure long-term global health security, and global efforts to … Read more
The Government of Canada and the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) have launched the second tour of Break It Off, a joint tobacco cessation, awareness and outreach campaign aimed at young Canadians. This tour is part of the Government of Canada’s multi-year $4.8 million investment to help young adults quit smoking and stay smoke-free. The full release is … Read more
