Ottawa – Through the Healthy Canadians and Communities Fund (HCCF), the Public Health Agency of Canada supports projects that address physical inactivity to help people in Canada lower their risk of chronic disease and improve their overall physical and mental health. The HCCF program supports interventions that focus on people who face health inequalities and are at greater risk of developing chronic …
Ottawa – Through the Healthy Canadians and Communities Fund (HCCF), the Public Health Agency of Canada supports projects that address tobacco cessation and prevention, unhealthy eating and physical inactivity. Projects funded through the HCCF help lower the risk of chronic disease, including type 2 diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease, with a focus on populations in Canada at the highest risk. To support …
BC – Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), announced over $11 million in Regional Quantum Initiative (RQI) funding to three innovative B.C.-based organizations. The projects announced today include: Regional Quantum Initiative 1QB Information Technologies, Inc. (1QBit) $3,488,806 The funding will support the development and commercialization of 1QBit’s …
Ottawa – Babies and young children have sensitive skin that can be damaged easily by ultraviolet radiation from the sun. Why children are at risk Extreme heat from the sun can be dangerous for all children, especially infants and young children. Babies are not born with a developed skin protection system, so they burn more easily. Even children born to parents with …
Ottawa – Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, supported by Federal Ministers* issued the following statement in commemoration of the tenth anniversary of Menstrual Hygiene Day, as the Government of Canada continues to advance menstrual equity. “Menstrual health is an integral part of overall health, as well as a key component of comprehensive sexual and reproductive …
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Scarborough – Canadians should have access to quality medicines, regardless of where they live or their ability to pay. People should not have to choose between paying for their medications and putting food on the table. Unfortunately, many Canadians are still forced to make this impossible decision. Mark Holland, Minister of Health, alongside Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and …
Ottawa – Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland apoke on strong public healthcare to lift up every generation. Hello and thank you. I will begin with a few words about the Budget Implementation Act and the steps our government is taking to strengthen the universal public health care system. Then, Minister Mark Holland will provide an update on the new Canadian Dental …
Edmonton – Every senior in Canada deserves to age in dignity, safety, and comfort, regardless of where they live. That is why the Government of Canada is investing close to $200 billion over 10 years, which includes $5.4 billion for tailored bilateral agreements with provinces and territories on Aging with Dignity. Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, …
TIMMINS — The Ontario government is breaking ground on a new health care facility for the Francophone community in Timmins and the surrounding area. The Centre de santé communautaire de Timmins (CSC Timmins) is receiving $1.1 million for early planning work in addition to the $15.6 million the province will be investing to support construction of the new facility. “Our …
