The Public Health Agency of Canada is collaborating with provincial public health partners, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Health Canada to investigate an outbreak of Salmonella infections involving six provinces: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec. Call 613-957-2983.
Liberal MP Peter Fragiskatos (London North Centre, Ont.) announced that the Public Health Agency of Canada will be investing up to $2.5 million over three and a half years to help expand Western University’s Hockey Fans in Training (Hockey FIT) program across the country. This program aims to motivate Canadian adult males to eat healthier foods and … Read more
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) announced funding for a community-based project that will better serve the complex needs of individuals with ASD as well as their families and caregivers throughout their lives, with a focus on times of transition from youth to adult and from adult to senior. The first in a series of projects, … Read more
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) issued the following statement: “April is Oral Health Month in Canada – an opportunity to emphasize the importance of maintaining good oral health as part of a healthy lifestyle. The theme this year is Oral Health for Total Health. Oral health is just as important as healthy eating, … Read more
Dr. Theresa Tam, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, issued the following statement: “Today, on World Tuberculosis Day, I am encouraged by the ongoing efforts to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) in Canada, and by the fact that governments, researchers, community leaders and those impacted by TB are joining together to address the medical, social, and historical factors … Read more
Dr. Theresa Tam, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, issued the following statement: “As Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, I am very concerned to see vaccine-preventable diseases, particularly those as serious and highly contagious as measles, making a comeback in Canada and around the globe. From my perspective, even one child dying of measles is unacceptable. … Read more
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) issued a statement: “Today marks International Women’s Day, a day that recognizes and celebrates the many accomplishments of women, while acknowledging that there remains work to be done to move us closer to gender equality in Canada and around the world. The Government of Canada is deeply committed to … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Sean Casey (Charlottetown, PEI) highlighted the Government’s continued commitment to ending gender-based violence by announcing nearly $1 million in funding over five years to the Antigonish Women’s Resource Centre and Sexual Assault Services Association to support its Healthy Relationships for Youth initiative. This unique … Read more
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) reiterated the Government of Canada’s commitment to ending gender-based violence by providing nearly $1 million to the Students Commission of Canada to support its Be the Change project, which will help prevent teen and youth dating violence. The full release is available online. Call 613-957-0200.
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) announced an investment of $1.7 million over the next two years for eight projects that will help improve the health of Canadians in our changing climate. Funding is provided through the Infectious Disease and Climate Change Fund which is now accepting proposals from interested applicants for future funding opportunities. Call 613-957-0200. … Read more
