Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) announced $250,000 in funding to support Diabetes Québec in developing culturally appropriate learning material on diabetes for the North African (Maghrebians) population living in Quebec. This investment is funded through the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Healthy Canadians and Communities Fund. The full release is available online. Call 613-291-4176.
Minister for Sport and Physical Activity Carla Qualtrough (Delta, B.C.) and Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) issued a statement: “This National Health and Fitness Day we invite everyone to join in on making physical activity part of their daily routines to help lead healthier and happier lives! Being physically active is key to preventing … Read more
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Ya’ara Saks (York Centre, Ont.) announced the release of Canada’s first National Suicide Prevention Action Plan. The Action Plan leverages current evidence and builds on the existing Federal Framework for Suicide Prevention and the momentum and collaboration from the successful launch of the 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline. The … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) announced funding of up to $843,225 over three years to support the development and dissemination of national antimicrobial prescribing guidelines for 25 different syndromes in humans. The Association of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease Canada will develop the new guidelines and Firstline, a Canadian technology platform, will disseminate the … Read more
Minister of Public Services and Procurement Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) announced an investment of $301,918 through the Healthy Canadians and Communities Fund to Nature Québec for its project entitled Des ruelles vertes ET ACTIVES. The full release is available online. Call 613-323-6621.
Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.), Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Ya’ara Saks (York Centre, Ont.), Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth Marci Ien (Toronto Centre, Ont.), and Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani (Parkdale–High Park, Ont.) issued a statement: “May is Sexual Violence … Read more
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Ya’ara Saks (York Centre, Ont.) announced over $4.5 million for 26 organizations who provide distress line services to help them build capacity to meet the diverse needs of Canadians. These organizations represent the newest round of recipients under the $8 million Distress Line Equity … Read more
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Ya’ara Saks (York Centre, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today is World Maternal Mental Health Day, a day to shine a light on the significant mental health challenges many women experience during pregnancy and after giving birth. It is also the third annual Flora’s Walk, which … Read more
Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam issued a statement: “Today marks the beginning of National Immunization Awareness Week (NIAW) in Canada. This year, the theme highlights how vaccination supports our health and well-being throughout every stage of our lives, from infancy to older adulthood. Vaccination is an important tool to help keep us healthy so … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today is a day to raise awareness of autism worldwide. It is a time where all are encouraged to improve their knowledge and understanding of the different experiences and characteristics of individuals on the autism spectrum.” He continued “Our government is actively collaborating with the autism community towards … Read more
