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 …
Ontario – Mark Holland, health Minister said on Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month: Every day across Canada, firefighters risk their lives to keep us safe. January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, a time to recognize cancer as the leading cause of job-related deaths for firefighters in Canada. Firefighters’ dangerous work often exposes them to toxic chemicals from burning materials and firefighting …
Ottawa – Mark Holland, Federal Minister of Health, today tabled the 2023 Annual Report of the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) with the Clerks of the Senate and the House of Commons. The 2023 Annual Report outlines trends in the prices and sales of patented medicines in Canada. Sales of patented medicines in 2023 were $19.9 billion and accounted …
Ottawa – On World Food Safety Day 2024, the theme “Prepare for the unexpected” highlights the importance of being prepared and having strong systems in place for food safety. Canada has one of the safest food supplies in the world thanks to the many measures we have put in place to prevent food safety incidents such as food safety controls …
Ottawa – Each year in Canada, more than 1,500 lives are lost, and nearly 8,000 individuals find themselves hospitalized due to unintentional poisoning from various everyday items including medications and household cleaners. Today marks the start of National Poison Prevention Week, an important week dedicated to raising awareness about the widespread risks of poisonings across all age groups. Aligned with …
