Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) issued the following statement on International Women’s Day: “Our Government is committed to ensuring that girls and women have access to the tools and resources they need to reach their full potential. We will continue to promote sexual health, physical and emotional health for mothers and children, and healthy relationships by preventing … Read more
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) issued a statement on Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: “Through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Government of Canada is funding innovative research aimed at improving health services and care for cancer patients. For example, researchers like Dr. Natalie Coburn and her colleagues are evaluating survival, patient-reported outcomes and costs … Read more
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) issued the following statement: “February 12-16, 2018, is Sexual and Reproductive Health Week – a week to raise awareness about sexual and reproductive health as part of overall health and well-being…. The Government of Canada is working with the provinces and territories, community-based organizations, scientific and medical experts, care … Read more
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) issued the following statement on World Cancer Day: “We can all reduce our risk of developing cancer and other chronic diseases by being physically active, reducing smoking and alcohol consumption and eating healthy. Helping Canadians to eat healthier is one of our top priorities and an important approach … Read more
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) issued the following statement on Heart Month: “We can all reduce our risk of heart disease by making healthy lifestyle choices, like quitting smoking, eating a healthy and balanced diet, getting enough sleep, exercising regularly, and limiting alcohol intake. To help make the healthier choice a little easier … Read more
During National Non-Smoking Week, Liberal MP Robert Oliphant (Don Valley West, Ont.) announced funding for Picking Up the PACE (Promoting and Accelerating Change through Empowerment) – a smoking cessation resource program for health practitioners provided through the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. The program provides online courses for health practitioners as well as tools they can use with … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada Jody Wilson-Raybould (Vancouver-Granville, B.C.) announced an investment of $1.3 million over five years for the British Columbia Centre for Disease Control and the University of British Columbia’s Collaborating Centre for Prison Health and Education. They will develop an approach to preventing HIV, hepatitis C and related sexually transmitted and … Read more
Dr. Theresa Tam, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, issued the following statement: “The Government of Canada has made a commitment to working closely with Indigenous Peoples to close socio-economic gaps and collaborate on shared priorities…. Beyond the Public Health Agency of Canada’s important role in disease prevention, health promotion, emergency preparedness and response, and … Read more
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) issued the following statement on Alzheimer’s Awareness Month: “The Government of Canada is leading the development of a national dementia strategy that is inclusive of all stakeholders and builds on the innovative work already underway across the country. This includes creating an advisory board to advise me on … Read more
Co-chairs of the Special Advisory Committee on the Epidemic of Opioid Overdoses Dr. Theresa Tam, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, and Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued the following statement: “Since December 2016, the provinces, territories and federal government have worked collaboratively to collect and share data on opioid-related mortality. Today, on behalf … Read more
