Ottawa – The Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) has published its What We Learned Report, which summarizes the feedback received in the Policy Roundtable meetings it hosted in December. The report, along with the written submissions received, will help inform the PMPRB’s next steps toward developing new Guidelines. The What We Learned Report is a summary of the opinions …
Vancouver – Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is committed to preventing the introduction, establishment, and spread of aquatic invasive species, including Zebra and Quagga Mussels. In May 2023, DFO announced $8.75 million in contribution funding over five years as part of the newly created Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund (AISPF). The AISPF funds eligible organizations and projects that focus on preventing the introduction …
Ottawa – Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, and Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, announced the federal government’s economic plan is taking action to build more homes, faster in rural communities and attract the doctors and nurses …
Ottawa – Every year in February, we mark Sexual Health Week in Canada to raise awareness and promote resources to improve sexual health. This year’s theme “Sexual Health is for Everyone” emphasizes that sexual health is an important part of our overall health, at all ages. We also know that 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous, Black and racialized communities, people with disabilities, immigrants and migrants, …
NEWMARKET — The Ontario government is investing over $6.3 million to increase access to pediatric services for children and youth in York Region so they have the care they need, when they need it, right in their own community. This is part of the province’s investment of an additional $330 million each year in pediatric health services at hospitals and community-based health …
Over $4.5 million boost in funding to expand pediatric services WINDSOR — The Ontario government is investing more than $4.5 million to increase access to pediatric services for children and youth in Southwestern Ontario so they have the care they need, when they need it, right in their own community. This is part of the province’s investment of an additional $330 …
London – Researchers have asked parents to be aware that slushies can be dangerous, so much so that regulators have issued warnings to parents to not give slushies to their children after two kids almost died from consuming the sugary drink. In both cases, doctors blamed glycerol, an additive lurking inside the child-friendly drinks. Glycerol, or E422, gives the drink …
Ottawa – Canada’s Minister of Health Mark Holland has said that Canadians join millions around the globe to raise awareness, inspire action, and stand in solidarity with those affected by cancer. Canada has made significant strides in cancer research, innovation and patient care that are leading to better outcomes than ever before for those with a cancer diagnosis. The overall …
$794 million investment will connect more people in the Greater Toronto Area to care closer to home TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing $794 million to the University Health Network’s (UHN) new state-of-the-art patient tower at Toronto Western Hospital. The hospital will add more beds and operating rooms, to connect more families to convenient care, closer to home. “This …
FedDev Ontario invests over $3.5 million for Fero International Inc. to bring its cost-effective, hospital-grade modular medical infrastructure to market and create 50 jobs Stoney Creek – Growing the economy and making life more affordable for Canadians are the top priorities for the Government of Canada. That is why we are investing in local manufacturers that are creating innovative solutions …
