The Public Health Agency of Canada issued a statement: “On Aug. 14, 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) convened the first meeting of its International Health Regulations Emergency Committee regarding the upsurge of mpox 2024. Following the meeting, the WHO Director General issued a statement declaring that the increase in mpox cases in the Democratic Republic … Read more
Chief Public Health Officer of Canada Dr. Theresa Tam issued a statement: “[…] The wildfires situation in Jasper, Alta., shows how quickly these events can escalate and their devasting impacts on individuals (both residents and visitors to the area), infrastructure and communities […] These extreme weather events not only threaten the immediate health and safety of … Read more
Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) and Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Ya’ara Saks (York Centre, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today, Canada is reaffirming its commitment to end HIV as a public health concern by participating in the 25th International AIDS Conference in Munich, Germany. This conference brings together … Read more
Liberal MP Sonia Sidhu (Brampton South, Ont.) announced the final stage and seven finalists in the Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Challenge. Each finalist will receive a $600,000 prize, for a total of $4.2 million, to demonstrate the effectiveness of their concept. The finalists will have 18 to 21 months to implement their concepts. Results will be submitted … Read more
Co-chairs of the federal, provincial, and territorial Special Advisory Committee on Toxic Drug Poisonings, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, and Dr. Yves Léger, New Brunswick’s Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued a statement on the release of the latest surveillance data on opioid and stimulant-related harms in Canada from January 2016 to December … Read more
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Ya’ara Saks (York Centre, Ont.) issued a statement: “On National Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day, we come together to raise awareness around PTSD, break the stigma, and show support and compassion for those suffering. Post-traumatic stress can affect anyone, regardless of background or … Read more
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Ya’ara Saks (York Centre, Ont.) announced more than $3.1 million under the Youth Substance Use Prevention Program to reduce substance use-related harms among young people in communities across Canada. This investment includes $868,000 in funding for seven projects across British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario and Nova Scotia … Read more
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Ya’ara Saks (York Centre, Ont.) announced the latest round of recipients under the School Health Grant for Youth, congratulating 24 high school students whose projects have been approved. The School Health Grant for Youth provides Canadian youth, ages 13 to 19 and enrolled in grades 9 … Read more
Minister for Sport and Physical Activity Carla Qualtrough (Delta, B.C.) visited the Special Olympics Ontario – Greater Ottawa Area Rowing Program at the Ottawa Rowing Club, funded through ParticipACTION’s Let’s Get Moving initiative. During its inaugural season in 2023, the program welcomed 11 participants and looks forward to reaching even more participants this year. The full release is available online. … Read more
Minister for Sport and Physical Activity Carla Qualtrough (Delta, B.C.), Health Minister Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) and Innovation, Science and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne (Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Que.) announced the final winner of phase 2 of the Detecting Concussions Using Objective Indicators challenge. HealthTech Connex Inc. will receive $1 million to support its novel solution to detect concussions and … Read more
