Ottawa – Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced three new appointments as members to the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Governing Council. Dr. Christine Fahim is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto. Additionally, Dr. Fahim is an implementation scientist and leads the Team for Implementation, …
Ottawa – Medical assistance in dying (MAID) is a very personal choice and a deeply sensitive topic. In Canada, MAID may be an option for some people who are suffering intolerably due to an eligible medical condition. The Government of Canada recognizes that mental illness can cause the same level of suffering as that of physical illnesses. Under Canada’s current …
Ottawa – The CDCP is expanding applications: on February 1st, potentially eligible seniors aged 72 and up will start receiving invitation to apply letters. Last month, the Government of Canada launched the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). The CDCP is a new federal dental plan that will help ease financial barriers to accessing oral health care for up to 9 million people …
Research investment successfully delivers on several key milestones of the National Dementia Strategy Ottawa – Close to half a million people in Canada aged 65 and older live with dementia. As our population ages, that number is expected to increase. Researching brain health and age-related cognitive impairment will help us develop strategies to prevent dementia, discover new treatments, improve patient …
Ottawa – The rate of newly diagnosed dementia cases has been decreasing over the past decade when age is taken into account, partly due to improvements in the adoption of healthy behaviours and the management of chronic conditions. According to the latest national data, almost 477,000 people aged 65 and older have been diagnosed with dementia in Canada. While there …
Ottawa – Marking the start of National Non-Smoking Week, a time to reflect on the benefits of a smoke-free life and support people to have the confidence and commitment and resources to quit smoking. Tobacco use continues to be the leading preventable cause of illness and premature death in Canada, killing approximately 46,000 Canadians each year. For those who smoke, …
Ottawa – The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring the health and safety of Canadians which includes continuing to assess emerging risks in our environment such as plastic pollution. Plastic pollution and the health impact it may have is still an emerging area of research. Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced funding of $2.1 million over four years to …
Ottawa – On January 5, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the state of Florida’s plan to import select Canadian prescription drugs in bulk. Since the statement issued by Health Canada last week, the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, has spoken to senior US officials to express Canada’s disappointment with the FDA decision and to advise that Canada …
Ottawa – The Government of Canada is investing in small and medium-sized businesses working on innovative tools, products and services that help keep Canada’s food, plants and animals safe. Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced a $300,000 investment in two Canadian small businesses. As part of an Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC) challenge sponsored by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the …
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 …
