Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Ya’ara Saks (York Centre, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today’s national data release on opioid-and stimulant-related harms shows us that the number of opioid-related deaths in Canada remains far too high. An average of 22 people are dying every day, and there are approximately 80 opioid-related poisoning … Read more
Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam issued a statement: “As of today, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is aware of 40 measles cases in Canada this year, which is already more than three times the number of cases reported in 2023. PHAC has received reports that seven of these people with measles … Read more
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Ya’ara Saks (York Centre, Ont.) announced the first round of successful projects under the School Health Grant for Youth program. Grants of up to $3,500 are approved for 81 high school students across Canada to develop youth-driven and youth-inspired initiatives that encourage and promote healthy living … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.), Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) and Minister of Northern Affairs Dan Vandal (Saint Boniface-Saint Vital, Man.) issued a statement: ” On March 24th we mark World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, an annual campaign to raise awareness about the health, social and economic consequences of TB […] Although … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) announced $9,450,000 over five years for two groups through the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Healthy Early Years program. This investment will help improve access to community-based early childhood health promotion programming in official language minority communities, including assisting families facing health equity barriers. It will also expand knowledge and … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.), Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Ya’ara Saks (York Centre, Ont.) and Minister for Sport and Physical Activity Carla Qualtrough (Delta, B.C.) issued a statement: “Brain Awareness Week, which takes place during Brain Health Awareness Month, is a timely opportunity to highlight the importance … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today is the National Day of Observance for COVID-19; a day to acknowledge the devastating health, societal and economic impact that the pandemic left on millions of people in Canada. Today, we remember the families, and honour the more than 58,000 people who lost their lives … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) and Minister for Sport and Physical Activity Carla Qualtrough (Delta, B.C.) issued a statement: “On this year’s World Obesity Day, “Let’s talk about obesity and…”, we would like to take the opportunity to talk about obesity and health, physical activity and nutrition, recognizing that the factors contributing to obesity are … Read more
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Ya’ara Saks (York Centre, Ont.) announced over $3.5 million to 19 organizations to help build their capacity and ability to respond to the diverse needs and experiences of every person who reaches out to them. These organizations are the first successful applicants under the … Read more
The Public Health Agency of Canada issued a statement: “Today, Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) tabled documents from the Public Health Agency of Canada and the Canadian Security Intelligence Service related to an investigation initiated in 2019 into the activities and subsequent employment termination of two scientists at the National Microbiology Lab.The documents were … Read more
