Ottawa – Canadians deserve better access to health care services and affordable medicines, regardless of where they live or their ability to pay. However, the health system in Canada has been facing significant challenges, such as overwhelmed emergency rooms, lack of access to a family doctor, and health care workers under enormous strain. The Government of Canada knows concerted and …
Ottawa – Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister announced Canada’s new Youth Mental Health Fund. She said: I will say a few things about new measures our government is taking through our upcoming federal budget to improve access to mental health services for younger Canadians. I will then pass it over to Minister Ya’ara Saks who will elaborate on the details …
Ottawa – From downtown Toronto, Vancouver and Montréal to Canmore, Alberta, and Truro, Nova Scotia, Canadians deserve access to timely, high-quality health care—where and when they need it. The cost of education and training for nurses and doctors is high and can discourage many talented Canadians from pursuing their career of choice. The Government of Canada is taking the next …
Ottawa – On International Overdose Awareness Day, Canadian ministers reflected on the devastating and tragic impact of the toxic drug and overdose crisis, and remember those who have lost their lives, and their loved ones to an overdose. They said: “It is a reminder that every person who overdoses is somebody who has a family and people that care about …
