Mental Health and Addictions Minister Ya’ara Saks (York Centre, Ont.) announced the launch of an open call for proposals under the Public Health Agency of Canada’s new Youth Substance Use Prevention Program focused on supporting communities to build capacity to implement and adapt the Icelandic Prevention Model. This model, which is recognized internationally for its collaborative … Read more
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Ya’ara Saks (York Centre, Ont.) announced that Chimo Community Services has signed a service agreement with Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and will join the 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline network. Chimo is a registered not for profit organization serving people through community building, … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) and Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Ya’ara Saks (York Centre, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today, on International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, we remember those we’ve lost to suicide, and the loved ones left behind. Suicide can affect anyone, regardless of age, race, … Read more
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Ya’ara Saks (York Centre, Ont.) announced $245,367 in funding to the WHO for a project aimed at the dissemination and testing of guidance and training, internationally and across Canada, to recognize and respond to child maltreatment. The full release is available online. Call 613-290-0318. Minister of … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) announced $14.5 million through the HIV and Hepatitis C Community Action Fund and the Harm Reduction Fund for 15 projects. This investment will support the work of community-based organizations addressing HIV, hepatitis C and other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections in the Prairie region. The full release is available online.
Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) issued a statement: “Diabetes affects approximately 3.7 million people, with more than 200,000 new cases diagnosed every year, making it one of the most common chronic diseases in Canada. This Diabetes Awareness Month and World Diabetes Day, our government reaffirms its commitment to make meaningful change in the lives … Read more
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Ya’ara Saks (York Centre, Ont.) announced that South Asian Canadians Health and Social Services (SACHSS) has signed a service agreement with Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and will join the 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline network. SACHSS is a registered not-for-profit charity organization offering culturally … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) announced the 20 semi-finalists selected to receive a $35,000 prize for proposing the most promising concept as part of the first-stage of the Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Challenge. During the second-stage of the challenge, these semi-finalists will develop their concept and create a fully implementable plan. The full release is … Read more
Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued a statement: “Today, my annual report on the state of public health in Canada, entitled Creating the Conditions for Resilient Communities: A Public Health Approach to Emergencies, was tabled in Parliament by the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health. In Canada and around the world, emergencies are occurring with … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) and Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) issued a statement: “We would like to thank the Auditor General for this performance audit on antimicrobial resistance (AMR). We are pleased that the Auditor General found that progress has been made since the last audit in 2015, including in data collection … Read more
