Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.), joined by Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance Rachel Bendayan (Outremont, Que.), announced more than $1.8 million in funding for three projects in Québec that support the national dementia strategy: The Centre collégial d’expertise en gérontologie in Drummondville will receive up to $378,597 in … Read more
Dr. Theresa Tam, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, issued a statement: “Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization updated guidance on mRNA vaccination for children aged 5-11 years on Jan. 25, and for adolescents aged 12 to 17 years, today,” she said. “NACI now strongly recommends that children aged 5-11 years receive a complete two-dose primary series of the Pfizer … Read more
Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19: “During the latest seven day period (Jan 14-20, 2022), an average of 25,821 new cases were reported daily across Canada. While this is a 28 per cent decrease compared to the week prior, infection rates remain elevated and are increasing in … Read more
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) issued a statement: “The Government of Canada remains committed to supporting Canadians living with dementia, their families, and caregivers. That’s why the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is working with stakeholders and partners across the country to raise awareness about dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. Through this awareness, we … Read more
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) announced an investment of more than $4.8 million to fund two projects that support healthy living and increased physical activity for children, youth, and their families: The Sport for Life Society is receiving more than $3.79 million for the Physical Literacy for Communities project. The Thunder Bay District Health … Read more
The Public Health Agency of Canada is launching its first national dementia awareness campaign during Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in Canada, to reduce negative perceptions about dementia and the people living with the condition. The PHAC campaign is supporting the implementation of Canada’s first national dementia strategy: A Dementia Strategy for Canada: Together We Aspire and aims to … Read more
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.), Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) and Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino (Eglinton-Lawrence, Ont.) issued a statement: “On Nov. 19, 2021, we announced that as of Jan. 15, 2022, certain categories of travellers who are currently exempt from entry requirements will only be allowed to enter the country if they are fully vaccinated with one … Read more
Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued a statement on COVID-19: “The latest provincial and territorial data show that an average of 3,646 people with COVID-19 were being treated in Canadian hospitals each day during the most recent seven-day period (Dec 30-Jan 5), which is 91 per sent higher than last week. This includes, … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Kevin Lamoureux (Winnipeg North, Man.) announced over $8 million for the Government of Manitoba to support the expansion and creation of safe voluntary isolation sites across the province. These sites help people who have COVID-19—or have been exposed to it—access safe isolation accommodations … Read more
Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19: “During the latest seven day period (Dec 10-16), an average of 5,001 new cases were reported across Canada, which is an increase of 45 per cent compared to the previous week. Of these, as of December 16, 2021, there have been … Read more
