Ottawa – Health workers are the backbone of Canada’s health care system. More than ever, there is a need to improve health workforce planning and to better share knowledge and experience to recruit and retain health workers across the country. The federal government, provinces and territories, and health care system partners recognize the need for a network that will bring …
London – AstraZeneca will present new clinical and real-world data in multiple haematological conditions at the 65th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition in San Diego, CA, 9 to 12 December 2023. A total of 63 abstracts will feature 14 approved and potential new medicines across the Company’s portfolio and pipeline including from Alexion, AstraZeneca’s Rare Disease …
Toronto – Employers in Canada recognize that having inclusive businesses and workplaces is a business imperative. A culture of diversity and inclusion is required to attract and retain the best talent, and to foster the growth and vitality of a business. As celebrations for International Day of Persons with Disabilities continue around the world, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons …
Indigenous-Led Data Research Projects program Through an open call for proposals, the Indigenous-Led Data Research Projects program provides contribution funding for Indigenous-led research initiatives designed to develop qualitative and distinctions-based methodologies to increase knowledge around missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people and around safety for Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people. In June 2022, the Government of …
New London facility will help close gap in local supply chain and help ensure future pandemic preparedness LONDON — Ontario has secured a stable and reliable domestic source of medical grade nitrile gloves through Medicom Group Inc.’s $165 million investment to construct a new 140,000 square-foot production facility in London. Medicom’s investment supports the government’s effort to shore-up domestic production of …
$68 million boost in funding to expand pediatric services TORONTO — Ontario is investing nearly $68 million to increase access to pediatric services for children and youth in the GTA so they have the care they need, when they need it, right in their own community. This is part of the Ontario government’s investment of an additional $330 million each year in …
Toronto – On World AIDS Day, Mayor Olivia Chow is joined by Councillor Chris Moise (Toronto Centre), Chair of the Board of Health, Medical Officer of Health Dr. Eileen de Villa, and Dr. José M. Zuniga, President and CEO of Fast-Track Cities Network, to deliver remarks and participate in a signing ceremony to formalize Toronto’s inclusion in the Fast-Track Cities …
Alberta – Alberta Health Services (AHS) is warning the public about a lab-confirmed case of measles in the Calgary, saying public may have been exposed. The patient is a child who was on Air Canada flight AC206 from Vancouver. Disease which include a fever of 38.3 C or higher, cough, runny nose/and or red eyes and a red rash that …
Edmonton – Farm families have improved access to mental health services and resources thanks to more support for the AgKnow Alberta Farm Mental Health Network. Farm life can be extremely demanding, with unpredictable challenges that affect the mental health and well-being of everyone in the family. The is receiving $388,500 to generate awareness and expand mental health research and supports …
Winnipeg — The retrofitting of two buildings will create detox services at Lighthouse Mission, after an investment of more than $2.3 million from the federal government. Announced by MP Ben Carr, this project will help address the shortage of crisis detox beds in Winnipeg. This funding will support Lighthouse Mission expanding the services it provides to people in need in …
