Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health and to the Minister of Sport Adam van Koeverden (Milton, Ont.) announced an investment of over $252,000 through the Healthy Canadians and Communities Fund to support a project in PEI to promote healthy behaviours. The funding will support the province’s Live Well PEI initiative. The project will feature interactive online … Read more
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Carolyn Bennett (Toronto-St. Paul’s, Ont.) announced an investment of over $365,000 to The Centre for Resilience and Social Development for its project to promote positive mental health among Black youth in school districts across Ottawa. This aspiring project aims to improve the mental health and well-being … Read more
The Public Health Agency of Canada issued a statement: “On Feb. 9, 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) Director General convened a meeting of the International Health Regulations Emergency Committee on the multi-country outbreak of mpox to assess the ongoing international outbreak. The WHO Director General declared that mpox is a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) … Read more
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.), Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Carolyn Bennett (Toronto-St. Paul’s, Ont.) and Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth Marci Ien (Toronto Centre, Ont.) issued a statement: “February 13 – 17 marks Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Week in Canada to raise awareness … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the King’s Privy Council of Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness Yasir Naqvi (Ottawa Centre, Ont.) announced a total of $568,106 to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute for a cardiovascular disease prevention and care network to improve the heart health of women. The project is receiving funding through the … Read more
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) and Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Carolyn Bennett (Toronto-St. Paul’s, Ont.) issued a statement on World Cancer Day: “The Government of Canada recognizes that much work remains to be done in the fight against cancer. This is why we continue to fund the Canadian … Read more
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) issued a statement: “February marks Heart Month and provides us with an opportunity to focus on the efforts we can make to improve our heart health. Although rates of heart disease in Canada have been declining, largely due to advances in research, drug therapies and prevention efforts, there are … Read more
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) and Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Carolyn Bennett (Toronto-St. Paul’s, Ont.) issued a statement: “Every February, Canadians are invited to take part in Black History Month to recognize and celebrate the significant contributions of Black Canadians across the country. This year’s theme, “Ours to … Read more
Public Health Agency of Canada issued a statement: ” On January 27, 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) convened a meeting of its International Health Regulations (IHR) Emergency Committee to consider whether the COVID-19 pandemic still constitutes a global public health emergency. The WHO Director General considered the advice offered by the Committee and determined that the … Read more
Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Dan Vandal (Saint Boniface-Saint Vital, Man.) announced $149,940 in funding to the Regina Open Door Society to support their project COVID-19 Vaccine, Immunization Awareness and Uptake for Newcomers. The full release is available online. Call 613-957-0200.
