Minister of Health Marjorie Michel (Papineau, Que.) announced $6 million to help communities across Canada develop locally driven, needs-based approaches to prevent substance use among young people through the Youth Substance Use Prevention Program (YSUPP). Through this funding, nine community projects will receive support, including seven that previously participated and will now expand their prevention efforts … Read more
Minister of Health Marjorie Michel (Papineau, Que.) issued a statement: “Each life lost by suicide sends shockwaves through families, friends and communities. The effects on survivors can be profound, and the emotional impacts can linger for years. Every person grieves in their own way as they work to come to terms with the absence of … Read more
The Public Health Agency of Canada issued a statement: “Canada is currently experiencing a large, multi-jurisdictional outbreak of measles that began in October 2024 with cases in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, and the Northwest Territories. While transmission has slowed recently, the outbreak has persisted for over 12 … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade and Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (International Development) Yasir Naqvi (Ottawa Centre, Ont.), and Liberal MPs Greg Fergus (Hull-Alymer, Que.) and Tatiana Auguste (Terrebonne, Que.) announced over $2.8 million to support 26 recipients through the Promoting Health Equity: Mental Health of Black Canadians Fund. All of the projects receiving funding are Black-led, community-based initiatives … Read more
Minister of Health Marjorie Michel (Papineau, Que.) issued a statement on breast cancer awareness month: “The Government of Canada continues to invest in research to improve outcomes for those affected by the disease. Funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) has enabled researchers to make radiation therapy more effective and safer and to explore novel treatments … Read more
Minister of Health Marjorie Michel (Papineau, Que.) issued a statement: “Today, on World Suicide Prevention Day, we must break taboos surrounding suicide, promote open dialogue, and direct people toward the help they need—actions that, ultimately, can save lives. It is crucial to know that no matter when or where you are in Canada, support is … Read more
Minister of Health Marjorie Michel (Papineau, Que.) visited Vivre Saint-Michel en santé in Montreal, Que., to highlight its Notre serre 4 saisons initiative. This project is one of seven new community-based initiatives recently announced as part of a $10 million investment under the Public Health Agency of Canada’s (PHAC) Healthy Canadians and Communities Fund (HCCF). The full release is available online. Contact guillaume.bertrand@hc-sc.gc.ca.
Minister of Health Marjorie Michel (Papineau, Que.) issued a statement: “September is Cancer Awareness Month and a time to come together to support and honour Canadians impacted by this disease. Cancer is the leading cause of death in Canada and the numbers speak for themselves. Two in five Canadians are expected to be diagnosed with … Read more
Minister of Health Marjorie Michel (Papineau, Que.) announced over $2.9 million in funding through the Youth Substance Use Prevention Program (YSUPP). The program helps communities across Canada create tailored approaches to substance use prevention based on their specific needs. This second round of funding will support four projects in Alberta and Ontario and each project will receive up to … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health Maggie Chi (Don Valley North, Ont.) announced over $10 million in funding to support initiatives that empower Canadians to adopt healthy behaviours. Funding recipients include the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, the Lung Association of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, McMaster University, Montréal – Métropole en santé, the Technology Evaluation … Read more
