Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Ya’ara Saks (York Centre, Ont.), Minister of Public Safety David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) and Canada’s Fentanyl Czar Kevin Brosseau issued a statement: “The government formalized additional controls for three fentanyl precursor chemicals and the drug carisoprodol, following consultations on implementing these key controls. We … Read more
Liberal MP Michael McLeod (Northwest Territories) announced more than $1.9 million to Tlicho Leagia Ts’iili Ko for their project “Tlicho No One Left Alone”. This project will provide counseling and recovery coaching, harm reduction, and after care services and assist people who are on their recovery journey in the Tlicho region of Northwest Territories. This project is … Read more
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Ya’ara Saks (York Centre, Ont.) announced the first six projects to receive funding under the Youth Mental Health Fund. These projects will represent a total investment of more than $46 million over five years. The full release is available online. Call 343-576-4407.
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Ya’ara Saks (York Centre, Ont.) announced consultations on the implementation of additional controls for three precursor chemicals that can be used in the production of illegal drugs. This consultation will open for public comment in the Canada Gazette, Part I on Feb. 14, and close on Feb. … Read more
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Ya’ara Saks (York Centre, Ont.), alongside Dr. Simone Vigod, head of the Department of Psychiatry at Women’s College Hospital, and Dr. Benicio Frey, professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University, highlighted the publication of the Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety … Read more
Liberal MP Michael McLeod (Northwest Territories) and Northwest Territories Health Minister Lesa Semmle announced a bilateral agreement to invest $5.3 million over five years to support PSWs across the Northwest Territories: Hiring PSW educators in each Health and Social Services Authority to provide ongoing training and support; and Enhancing PSW education programs to meet labour market demands … Read more
The annual meeting of Canada’s Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Health was held in Halifax, N.S., from Jan. 29-30, 2025. Ministers discussed shared priorities within the health sector, including the health workforce, digital health and health data, mental health and substance use, public health, and pharmaceuticals. Discussions included: The recently announced Canada Health Act Interpretation letter issued … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) and Ontario Minister of Health Sylvia Jones announced a bilateral agreement investing over $535 million to improve access to selected new drugs for rare diseases, and to support enhanced access to existing drugs, early diagnosis, and screening in Ontario. The full release is available online. Call 343-552-5654.
Liberal MP Wayne Long (Saint John-Rothesay, N.B.) announced more than $900,000 to Sophia Recovery Centre in Saint John, N.B., for their project aimed at expanding and strengthening the peer substance use health workforce through co-designed mentorship and wellness training for women. The full release is available online. Call 343-576-4407.
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Ya’ara Saks (York Centre, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today marks the beginning of National Non-Smoking Week begins, a time to raise awareness about the heath risks of smoking and the importance of supporting those on their journey to a smoke-free life. Tobacco use continues … Read more
