Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam issued the following statement: “Further to my previous statements, as Chief Public Health Officer, I have assessed individuals in quarantine at the NAV CENTRE pursuant to an Emergency Order under the Quarantine Act and determined that they do not pose a risk of significant harm to public health. I have authorized the … Read more
Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued a statement: “On Feb. 7, 2020, the Government of Canada repatriated individuals and their families from Wuhan, China, which is the epicentre of the outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) […] These Canadians were transported to Canadian Forces Base Trenton for a 14-day quarantine,” she said. “I would like … Read more
Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Therese Tam issued the following statement: “Further to my previous statements, as Chief Public Health Officer, I have assessed additional individuals in quarantine at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Trenton pursuant to an Emergency Order under the Quarantine Act and determined that they do not pose a risk of significant harm to public health. I … Read more
Health Minister Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) announced the release of Canada’s Federal Framework on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, a foundation that will guide government work in supporting those affected by PTSD. The Government of Canada has been working to better address and support those living with PTSD: the Federal Framework on PTSD Act received Royal Assent in 2018 … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport Chris Bittle (St. Catharines, Ont.) on behalf of Health Minister Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.), announced more than $1.3 million to support two initiatives aimed at preventing violence against children and supporting young survivors of family violence. The full release is available online. Call 613-957-0200.
Chief Public Health Office Dr. Theresa Tam issued the following statement: “Further to my previous statements, as Chief Public Health Officer, I have assessed additional individuals in quarantine at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Trenton pursuant to an Emergency Order under the Quarantine Act and determined that they do not pose a risk of significant harm to public health. I … Read more
On February 7, Canada welcomed home 174 Canadians and their family members travelling on a Government of Canada-chartered plane, as well as 39 who travelled on a second flight led by the United States from Wuhan, China. The repatriated Canadians and their family members were met at Canadian Forces Base Trenton by Canada Border Services Agency officers, … Read more
Health Minister Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) issued the following statement: “It is estimated that one in two Canadians are expected to be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime – a number that is far too high. On World Cancer Day, we remember those we have lost to cancer, those who are still battling, and those … Read more
Health Minister Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) announced an investment of more than $4.6 million for projects aimed at improving the lives of people living with dementia, their families and caregivers. More than 432,000 Canadians aged 65 and older are living with diagnosed dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. Funding recipients include: the Alzheimer Society of Canada, the University of British … Read more
Health Minister Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) issued the following statement: “The Province of Ontario informed the Public Health Agency of Canada earlier this afternoon that they have a presumptive confirmed travel-related case of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). The patient, who recently returned from Wuhan, China, is isolated and under care in hospital. All necessary … Read more
