Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) announced a $26.4 million investment for 84 projects involving 122 organizations for up to five years. Through targeted prevention interventions focused on priority populations in Canada, these projects will help to prevent HIV, Hepatitis C and other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections. Petitpas Taylor also announced almost $10 million for … Read more
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) Dr. Theresa Tam, Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement to congratulate the recipients of the 2017 Ernest C. Manning Foundation Principal Award: “On behalf of the Government of Canada, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Xiangguo Qiu and Dr. Gary Kobinger who received the prestigious 2017 Ernest … Read more
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) issued the following statement: “Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. It also marks the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, which ends on December 10, International Human Rights Day. On this occasion, I ask you to join me … Read more
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) issued the following statement: “November 20 is National Child Day, a day to celebrate children and youth as active citizens who can and should meaningfully contribute to society. Canada is committed to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and takes its human rights commitments seriously. Children and youth have the right … Read more
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) announced that the Dr. Peter Centre will receive $1.5 million over five years, through the Harm Reduction Fund, to provide support and training to new supervised consumption sites across Canada. Supervised consumption sites have shown positive results in Canada, as well as in other countries – disease transmission and infections, emergency room … Read more
Liberal MP Rob Oliphant (Don Valley West, Ont.) announced funding towards two new concussion projects: the SCHOOLFirst project and PACE mobile app. These projects build on the Government of Canada’s ongoing actions related to concussion awareness and prevention. The SCHOOLFirst project, led by Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, will provide access to up-to-date information for teachers and school boards on concussion practices in the … Read more
Dr. Theresa Tam, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, issued the following statement: “Today, I released my report on the state of public health in Canada. I chose designing healthy living as the topic for my first report as Chief Public Health Officer because of the tremendous potential that our built environment has for helping Canadians … Read more
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) issued the following statement on Human Papillomavirus Prevention Week: “October 1-7, 2017 marks the first-ever Human Papillomavirus Prevention Week. HPV is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections. In fact, it is estimated that 75 per cent of sexually active Canadian men and women will have a sexually … Read more
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) announced funding for the Farm to School: Canada Digs in! Initiative. This innovative program aims to empower and educate students in schools and on campuses about healthy eating. She was joined by Dr. Theresa Tam, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada. This project also supports the Government of Canada’s Healthy Eating Strategy. … Read more
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) issued the following statement: “Mental Illness Awareness Week and World Mental Health Day provide an opportunity for us to reflect on the importance of mental health in our everyday lives and what we can do to support people living with mental illness. Throughout my career, I have been a … Read more
