York – Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, and Associate Minister of Health said: Over 18K people in #YorkCentre have accessed affordable dental care through Canada’s Dental Care Plan! Pierre Poilievre will cut this support which has already helped over 1.3M Canadians. Our plan will ensure seniors, kids & everyone in between will get the care they need.
Statement from Health Minister on National Non-Smoking Week
Ottawa – Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, on on National Non-Smoking Week, said: “Marking the beginning of National Non-Smoking Week, a time to raise awareness about the heath risks of smoking and the importance of supporting those on their journey to a smoke-free life. Tobacco use continues to be one of the leading preventable causes of premature …
Improving care in Hamilton’s hospitals
Hamilton – The toxic drug and overdose crisis is having tragic impacts on communities across Canada. Too many Canadians have lost their lives to this public health crisis, impacting families, friends, and neighbours. Canada’s approach to addressing this public health crisis is focused on providing access to a full continuum of health care services and leveraging tools at our disposal …
Improving health outcomes for youth in Ottawa at risk of substance harms
Ottawa – The overdose crisis in one of the most serious public health crises our country has ever faced. Canada’s approach to addressing this crisis is focused on providing access to a full continuum of health care services and leveraging every tool at our disposal to save lives, connect people to care, and keep communities safe. Yasir Naqvi, Parliamentary Secretary …
Minister of Health on toxic illegal drug, overdose crisis
Ottawa – Canada is facing a tragic public health crisis that has left no community untouched. The overdose crisis is driven by a dangerous, illegal toxic drug supply. The tragic impacts are seen and felt among our families. Every loss of life to this crisis has a tragic impact on friends, neighbours, and communities. The data released today, shows that the number …
Canada releases 2024 Suicide Prevention Progress Report
Ottawa – Each life lost to suicide has far-reaching impacts. The ripple effect that losing someone to suicide has on families, friends and communities can be devastating. Our government is making sure that everyone in Canada has access to suicide prevention resources and supports – whenever and wherever they need them. I am pleased to share the 2024 Suicide Prevention Progress …
Canada announces $7.5M to Kids Help Phone From: Public Health Agency of Canada
Toronto – Young people are facing new and complex challenges. And that can have a real affect on their mental health. Our government is committed to breaking down the barriers that prevent young people from accessing mental health services, and to ensure young Canadians can find support, guidance and hope. Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate …
Canada marks National Pain Awareness Week, suggests cure
Ottawa – Everyone will experience pain at some point in their lives, but for one in five Canadians, pain is a part of daily life. This week is National Pain Awareness Week in Canada. A time to raise awareness, show compassion towards people living with pain, and address stigma related to this chronic health condition. Since chronic pain remains largely …
Feds highlights initiative with Lakehead Varsity to prevent youth dating violence
Thunder Bay – Youth dating violence can have long-lasting health and social consequences, including physical injury, mental health impacts, higher-risk of substance use and difficulties in future relationships. The Government of Canada is committed to providing the support to help youth develop and maintain healthy relationships throughout their lives. Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, …
Canada funds new initiatives to prevent youth dating violence
Alberta – Youth dating violence can have long-lasting health and social consequences, including physical injury, mental health impacts, higher-risk of substance use and difficulties in future relationships. The Government of Canada is committed to providing the support to help youth develop and maintain healthy relationships throughout their lives. Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of …