Ottawa – For over three years, Canada’s health workers, including those working in public health, have been challenged like never before. This has led to unprecedented levels of burnout, absences, and turnover. These workforce challenges are not only affecting the hard working health workers we rely on, they are also affecting patients who are experiencing long wait times for surgeries, …
Gatineau – Canadians are concerned about plastics littering beaches, parks, streets, shorelines, and other places they value. It is time to stop the harmful impacts of plastic pollution on nature and wildlife. The Government of Canada is taking ambitious action to reduce plastic pollution through a comprehensive approach that protects the environment, conserves biodiversity, and strengthens the economy. As part …
Ottawa – Adam van Koeverden, Liberal MP for Milton met with the members of the Canadian Cancer Society. He thanked them for their tireless advocacy and discussed how “we can continue to work together to create a better future for the millions of Canadians impacted by cancer. Was heartening to read some Get Better cards from Miltionians.
Delhi – A new strain of Covid has emerged in India that has raised concerns. This strain-Arcturus or Omicron subvariant XBB.1.16 – may be 1.2 times more infectious than the previous major sub-variant. The World Health Organisation has been monitoring this strain since 22 March. One additional mutation has been detected in the spike protein that could increase its infectivity …
Gatineau – The Government of Canada is committed to appointing highly qualified candidates to serve the best interests of Canadians. Minister of Labour Seamus O’Regan Jr. announced the reappointment of Anne Tennier as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) for another five-year term, effective April 16, 2023. Ms. Tennier has been …
Calgary – Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, met with stakeholders in Calgary to highlight Budget 2023’s investments in public health care. Canada has made a remarkable recovery from the COVID recession. Canada’s economic growth was the strongest in the G7 over the last year, and today, 830,000 …
Hamilton – The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is offering free virtual events to help celebrate Safety and Health Week from May 1-6, 2023. Safety and Health Week is an ideal time for employers, employees, partners, and the public to focus on the importance of preventing injury and illness in the workplace, at home, and in the …
$7.5 million investment will support a new state-of-the-art Innovation Arena for start-ups KITCHENER — The Ontario government is investing $7.5 million to help build a state-of-the-art Innovation Arena at the University of Waterloo. The new $35 million facility will be a hub for innovation in Ontario’s life sciences sector in Kitchener and Waterloo, supporting the development of new health technology …
Hamilton – The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) announced the winners of the 2023 Dick Martin Scholarship Award. The two recipients, Jonathan Gillis (University of New Brunswick) and Jacklyn Olson (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) will each be awarded $3,000. Additionally, their respective academic institutions will each receive $500. The Dick Martin Scholarships are awarded to post-secondary …
Ottawa – To help support the response to the overdose crisis and address harms related to substance use and the toxic illegal drug supply, the Government of Canada has announced nearly $4 million in funding for 9 innovative community-led projects across the Atlantic region. Funding is provided through Health Canada’s Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP), which supports evidence-informed and innovative …
