Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) issued the following statement on National Child Day: “Canada is committed to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, an international treaty supporting the rights of children and youth under the age of 18. Canadian children and youth have the right to healthy development, nutritious … Read more
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) issued the following statement: “Today, the Government of Canada was pleased to receive the preliminary findings and recommendations of Mr. Dainius Pūras, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health. As Mr. Pūras noted … Read more
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale (Regina-Wascana, Sask.) announced $1.1 million over three years to help support Indigenous children who have, or may have, FASD as well as their families. The National FASD Mentoring Project, led by the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, will provide culturally and linguistically appropriate FASD information and awareness sessions to support Indigenous children and … Read more
Dr. Theresa Tam, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, Provincial Health Officer, B.C., Chair, Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health, issued a statement: “On October 17, the Cannabis Act came into force, putting in place a new legal framework for cannabis. This fundamental shift to a new legal approach is … Read more
Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, released her annual report on the State of Public Health in Canada. This year’s report provides a snapshot of the health status of Canadians, and then explores problematic substance use in youth with a focus on prevention. The full release is available online. Call 613-957-2983.
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 five provinces: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Quebec. The illness reported in Quebec was related to travel to British Columbia. Call 613-957-2983. Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, … Read more
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) issued the following statement: “Breast cancer is one of the leading cancer affecting women in Canada, with one in eight women expected to be diagnosed in their lifetime. Every October, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we recognize the courage of breast cancer survivors and those facing this disease. We … Read more
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) participated in the Global Ministerial Mental Health Summit where political leaders, innovators, experts-by-experience, policy makers and civil society from around the world shared innovative approaches to scale up mental health and social services; accelerate research and investments; reduce stigma and discrimination; and prevent mental health conditions in children and … Read more
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) announced $1.3 million in funding over five years for the Breastfeeding Committee for Canada to strengthen Canada’s Baby-Friendly Initiative. This funding will align the current initiative to the latest guidance on breastfeeding from the World Health Organization and increase the number of Baby-Friendly facilities across the country. The … Read more
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) issued a statement: “October is Autism Awareness Month, providing an opportunity for Canadians to learn more about this condition and about how we can support people living with autism, their families and their caregivers,” she said. “The Government of Canada is committed to helping people with autism and … Read more
