Mississauga – As Canada’s largest group of regulated health professionals with more than 450,000 members, nurses are critical to Canada’s health care system. However, nurses are currently facing increased workloads, high rates of burnout, stress, anxiety and depression, and, in some cases, abuse. To help support and retain members of the nursing workforce, Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health joined …
Improving health care in Northwest Territories
Yellowknife – Canadians deserve a health care system that provides them with timely access to health services whenever and wherever they are needed, as well as the ability to age with dignity closer to home. Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health, Ya’ara Saks, Canada’s Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, and Lesa Semmler, Minister of …
Feds offer $355m to Nova Scotia to improve health care in 3 years
This investment will increase access to a primary health provider, reduce backlogs and wait times, further support mental health services, and provide greater access to health data. Halifax – Canadians want and deserve a health care system that provides timely access to health services whenever and wherever they are needed. That is why the Government of Canada is investing over …
Canada announces over $2.1m to improve home-based palliative care
Ottawa – Palliative care is a critical part of Canada’s health care system as it helps improve the quality of life for as long as possible. For many that means care at home or in the communities where they live. In 2022, more than half of Canadians received palliative care before the end of their lives. The Government of Canada …
New Appointment at Patented Medicine Prices Review Board
Ottawa – Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced a new appointment to the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB). Following a merit-based selection process, Anie Perrault is appointed as Vice Chairperson for a five-year term. With over 30 years of experience in the public and private sectors, Ms. Perrault held several positions in the genomic research and biotechnology sector both in Quebec …
Improving health workforce at Int’l Council of Nurses Congress
Montreal – Nurses in Canada make up Canada’s largest group of health professionals with more than 400,000 working from coast to coast to coast. Nurses are critical to Canada’s health care system and the Government of Canada is committed to ensuring Canadians have access to nursing services when and where they need them. This requires the removal of barriers, such …
Canada appoints new Chair to Patented Medicine Prices Review Board
Ottawa – Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, announced the appointment of the new Chairperson to the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB). Following a merit-based selection process, Thomas J. Digby is appointed for a term of five years. Digby is a lawyer with expertise in intellectual property and has an extensive educational background in the Biological Sciences. He has over …
Health Minister in Quebec City discusses new Dental Benefit
Quebec – One third of the population in Canada does not have dental insurance, and many may not be able to visit an oral health professional due to the costs of dental care services. This lack of access to vital health care can contribute to serious health issues. That is why the Government of Canada is taking concrete actions to …
$2M invested for palliative care for homeless, vulnerably housed people
Montreal – The Government of Canada is committed to improving the quality and availability of palliative care for all people in Canada. Budget 2021 provided nearly $30 million to help advance the Government’s Action Plan on Palliative Care and build a better foundation for coordinated action on long-term and supportive care needs. On behalf of Minister Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of …
Over $379M For Residents Of Long-Term Care in Ontario
Toronto – As we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, we must address the existing challenges that were made worse for many Canadians, including those living in long-term care (LTC) homes. Over the last two years, we have seen gaps in infection prevention and control, staffing, and infrastructure, with tragic effects on residents, their families, and those working in LTC homes. …
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