Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Ya’ara Saks (York Centre, Ont.) announced almost $15.5 million, over the next five years, for 12 projects that focus on youth dating violence prevention across Canada. The projects will promote healthy relationships through the delivery and testing of evidence-based interventions, as well as training for … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) met with G7 health leaders and international health partners to discuss how they can work collaboratively to prepare for future health emergencies and build a healthier planet. They discussed access to vaccines, climate change, pandemic preparedness and respond to future health emergencies. They also discussed the the need for antimicrobials, including research and development. Finally, … Read more
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has established an External Expert Review (EER) Panel to study the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care’s (Task Force) governance, mandate, and scientific review processes. The EER Panel, composed of 13 experts from various fields across the health sector, will review domestic and international approaches and best practices … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) tabled the Framework for Autism in Canada (Framework) in Parliament. The Framework outlines principles and best practices to guide national autism policy, programs and activities in Canada. It leverages the Government of Canada’s leadership role to advance best practices that support Autistic people of all ages, their families and caregivers. The Public … Read more
Co-chairs of the federal, provincial, and territorial Special Advisory Committee on Toxic Drug Poisonings—Dr. Theresa Tam, Chief Public Health Officer, and Dr. Sudit Ranade, Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health—issued the following statement on the release of the latest surveillance data on opioid and stimulant-related harms in Canada for the period of January to March 2024. While … Read more
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Ya’ara Saks (York Centre, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today, as we mark World Suicide Prevention Day, let us remember those lives lost to suicide and help Change the Narrative on Suicide, this year’s theme, by breaking the silence and encouraging open conversations about mental health. It is … Read more
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Ya’ara Saks (York Centre, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today, we come together to recognize Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day and Month. For 25 years, September 9 has been dedicated to raising awareness about this critical issue that affects individuals and families across Canada in … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) announced an investment of over $3.2 million through the Intersectoral Action Fund (ISAF) for 16 additional projects based in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. These projects aim to improve health conditions and the systems and structures that shape them, helping everyone in Canada reach their … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) announced an investment of $6,621,475 through Enhanced Surveillance for Chronic Disease Program (ESCDP) to seven organizations: British Columbia Centre for Disease Control, Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction, First Nations Health Authority, Inner City Health Associates, St. Paul’s Foundation of Vancouver, University of Toronto, and University of Waterloo. The full release … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) announced an investment of more than $7.6 million through the Immunization Partnership Fund for 31 projects over the next two years. These projects will use innovative approaches to increase vaccine uptake and confidence in communities facing barriers to vaccination, with a particular focus on routine vaccination throughout a person’s life. The full release … Read more
