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: “Each year we mark Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day and FASD Awareness Month to raise awareness about the risks of drinking alcohol during pregnancy, highlight prevention and … Read more
Ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day on Sept. 10, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Ya’ara Saks (York Centre, Ont.) announced a call for proposals to access $8 million in federal funding to address gaps in equity, diversity and inclusion within Canada’s distress line sector. This initiative to enhance equity, … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) issued a statement on cancer awareness: “This September join me and Canadians across the country as we recognize several cancer awareness initiatives, including childhood cancers, blood cancers, prostate and ovarian cancers among others.” He continued “The Government of Canada is also taking action to address incidence rates of cancer. … Read more
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Ya’ara Saks (York Centre, Ont.) and Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today is International Overdose Awareness Day, a day where we reflect on the devastating and tragic impact of the toxic drug and overdose crisis, and remember those who have lost … Read more
The Public Health Agency of Canada issued a statement: “Scientists from the Public Health Agency of Canada’s National Microbiology Laboratory (NML), École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland, and Imperial College London are leading a global effort to better understand the genetics of people living with HIV, who are of African ancestries, as they are a key … 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 World Hepatitis Day, people in Canada and across the globe are raising awareness about viral hepatitis and embracing this year’s theme ‘We’re Not Waiting’, acknowledging the urgent … Read more
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Carolyn Bennett (Toronto-St. Paul’s, Ont.) announced an investment of $156 million over three years to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) for the implementation and operation of the 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline, a national three-digit number for suicide prevention and emotional distress. She also announced an additional … Read more
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Carolyn Bennett (Toronto-St. Paul’s, Ont.) announced close to $900,000 in funding to the University of Manitoba for a project aimed at increasing research capacity in the field of child maltreatment, child welfare, and family violence. The project will develop and deliver a national research … Read more
Liberal MP Ken McDonald (Avalon, N.L.) announced $716,000 to the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador for the Partnering for Dementia Friendly Communities program. This funding supports the implementation of Canada’s national dementia strategy, and raises awareness about dementia, with a focus on reducing stigma and encouraging dementia-inclusive communities. The full release is available online. Call 613-957-0200.
Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion Minister Carla Qualtrough (Delta, B.C.) announced up to $500,000 in funding for Autism Alliance of Canada to collaborate with the Pacific Autism Family Network and Autism Speaks Canada to outline the requirements to design, develop, implement, and evaluate a National Autism Network that will support the implementation of a national autism strategy. The … Read more
