Vancouver – The Government of Canada is committed to working with provinces and territories to modernize Canada’s public health care system and adapt to the changing needs of Canadians. To strengthen Canada’s universal public health care system, Budget 2023 highlighted the Government of Canada’s plan to provide close to $200 billion over 10 years, which includes over $28 billion to …
Ottawa – Canada celebrates the 75th anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO). For over seven decades, the WHO has been dedicated to the well-being of all people and has championed global efforts to give everyone, everywhere an equal chance to live a healthy life. This anniversary is a time to reflect on our collective public health successes, …
Ottawa – April is Oral Health Month in Canada and an opportunity to highlight the importance of maintaining good oral health as part of a healthy lifestyle. Practising good oral hygiene is an important factor in preventing some chronic diseases like cancer and diabetes as well as serious health conditions such as respiratory, cardiovascular and brain diseases. Oral diseases and …
Toronto – Through Budget 2023—A Made-in-Canada Plan, the Government of Canada is making investments that will support a stronger middle class, an affordable economy, and a healthy future for Canadians. Canada’s economic growth was the strongest in the G7 over the last year, and today, 830,000 more Canadians are employed than before the pandemic, including 361,600 in Ontario. Carolyn Bennett, …
Report details findings and recommendations on strengthening support system for science and research Ottawa – Canada is a global leader in research and innovation, and our world-class researchers perform bold, cutting-edge work that benefits us all and will continue to do so for decades to come. But the government also recognizes that in order to cement Canada’s leadership position in …
Gatineau – Canadians are living longer and healthier lives than previous generations and many want to live independently, in their homes they built, in the communities that support them, for as long as possible. Helping Canadians age closer to home and family by supporting access to home care is a priority for our government. Minister of Seniors, Kamal Khera and …
New research initiative will focus on the aging brain and the complex care needs of older adults with dementia and other forms of cognitive impairment Toronto – Dementia is having a substantial and growing impact in Canada and around the world. Based on current trends, by 2030, the number of people living with dementia will nearly double. The Government of Canada …
This research hub will further strengthen Canada’s biomanufacturing and life sciences sector while protecting Canadians against future health threats Toronto – The Government of Canada’s main priority continues to be protecting the health and safety of Canadians. Throughout the pandemic, the quick and decisive actions taken by the government meant that Canada was able to scale up domestic biomanufacturing capacity, …
