Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) issued the following statement: “A cornerstone of public health in Canada, vaccination is one of the most effective ways to control, prevent and, in some cases, eliminate infectious diseases. From April 21-28, Canada proudly joins the Pan American Health Organization, the World Health Organization, in celebrating and promoting … Read more
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) was in Washington, D.C. to deliver remarks at a panel discussion on mental health as a global issue. Entitled “Moving the needle: Mental health stories from around the world,” it was hosted by the World Bank Group at the Embassy of Canada, on the margins of the International Monetary … Read more
On behalf of Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.), Liberal MP Randy Boissonnault (Edmonton Centre, Alta.), Special Advisor to the Prime Minister on LGBTQ2 Issues, announced funding for the Metropolitan Action Committee on Violence Against Women and Children to deliver a project called TransFormed: Better Health for Trans, Gender-Diverse, and Two-Spirit Survivors of Domestic Violence/Intimate … Read more
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) announced $10.5 million over three years for seven projects to promote healthier lifestyles among young Canadians and their families. The projects will target people in both urban and rural settings, as well as in remote, northern and underserved communities. These projects are part of the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Innovation … Read more
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) issued the following statement: “Autism Spectrum Disorder has a significant impact on many Canadians and their families. World Autism Awareness Day is a time to recognize the unique challenges that people with autism and their families face, and how emerging research can advance our understanding of this disorder. … Read more
The Public Health Agency of Canada released the first national Autism Spectrum Disorders prevalence estimates among children aged 5-17 years. The report, Autism Spectrum Disorders Among Children and Youth in Canada 2018: A report of the National Autism Spectrum Disorder Surveillance System, was developed in close cooperation with the provinces, territories and ASD stakeholder groups. The report … Read more
Dr. Theresa Tam and Dr. Robert Strang, Co-Chairs of the Special Advisory Committee on the Epidemic of Opioid Overdoses, issued the following statement: “Today, on behalf of the federal, provincial and territorial Special Advisory Committee on the Epidemic of Opioid Overdoses, the Public Health Agency of Canada is releasing data that includes an update to the preliminary national data … Read more
Dr. Theresa Tam, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, issued a statement: “As we approach World Tuberculosis Day on Saturday, March 24, I am pleased to release my first public health spotlight report to shine a light on one of my key priorities: to accelerate our efforts toward elimination of tuberculosis in Canada.” The full statement … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Yvonne Jones (Labrador, Nfld.) announced an investment of $375,176 over three years from the HIV and Hepatitis C Community Action Fund for the Labrador Friendship Centre. The funding will support the Sexual Health Information Exchange Labrador District project to implement culturally appropriate community-based interventions to … Read more
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) participated in an international meeting to discuss emerging health security issues and to explore collaborative actions to strengthen health security globally through the Global Health Security Initiative. While in London, Petitpas Taylor also participated in events to learn about health initiatives underway in the UK and to share Canada’s perspectives … Read more
