Ottawa – Tobacco remains a significant preventable cause of death in Canada, with approximately 46,000 people dying from tobacco-related illnesses every year. For this reason, we remain steadfast in our objective of less than 5% tobacco use among Canadians by 2035. We urge Canadians who smoke to consider quitting. We know that quitting smoking can be difficult, but it is …
Measles Cases on the Rise: Protect Yourself and Your Family In 2024, we saw a sharp increase in measles cases globally compared to 2023. In Canada this concerning trend has continued with more cases reported in the first two months of 2025 than in all of 2024 due to a noticeable increase in cases associated with outbreaks in New Brunswick, …
Ottawa – The life of a farmer is demanding and comes with different challenges and uncertainty. This can have a direct impact on mental health and our producers deserve access to mental health support, along with resources and tools that are tailored to their needs. Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the launch of the new $3-million Producer Mental …
Montréal – The federal government is committed to protecting the health of Canadians, as well as safeguarding the environment. The Government is taking additional steps to address the potential harm of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals,” commonly found in everyday products, including clothing, electronics, food packaging and cosmetics. PFAS are a class of thousands of …
Apex – No kid should go to school hungry, no matter where they live. In Nunavut, where food prices are among the highest in the country and supply chains are complex, feeding kids at school is not always a simple task. But we must show up for every child in need. Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, …
Toronto – Canada is home to some of the best doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals in the world. However, the health sector is a demanding field with challenging working conditions. These workforce challenges are not only affecting the hard-working healthcare workers we rely on but also patients, who are experiencing long wait times for surgeries, emergency room closures, and difficulties …
Gatineau – The Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Kamal Khera, issued the following statement today regarding the Canada Disability Benefit: “I am very proud to announce that the final Canada Disability Benefit Regulations are now complete and will come into force on May 15, 2025. This means that the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) will be delivered on …
Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow, on behalf of Toronto City Council, has officially proclaimed Black Mental Health Week in Toronto from today until Sunday, March 9. This year’s theme of “Joy as Resistance” highlights the transformative power of joy and resilience in combatting the systemic impacts of anti-Black racism. Joy will be observed as a celebration of identity, community and …
Ottawa – The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) plays an important role in keeping fentanyl, its precursors and other dangerous narcotics off our streets. Today, the CBSA shared details about additional actions being taken to stop fentanyl and other synthetic narcotics from reaching communities across the country and abroad. As part of Canada’s Border Plan, the CBSA has launched Operation …
Winnipeg – Lake of the Woods is a vital freshwater resource, supporting livelihoods, drinking water, culture, Indigenous cultural and spiritual life, and biodiversity. Protecting water quality in Lake of the Woods and addressing harmful algae blooms is essential to protecting the health of fish and wildlife and ensuring recreational access for visitors for years to come. The Canada Water Agency …
