Yellowknife – Personal support workers (PSWs) are integral to Canada’s health care system, providing essential care to seniors, individuals with disabilities, and vulnerable populations in the comfort of their own homes and communities. Given their critical role, PSWs must be offered supportive working conditions to ensure Canada has enough PSWs to support Canadians, now and in the future. Today, Michael …
Pickering – The Rouge National Urban Park is a gem of the Greater Toronto Area. Within one hour’s drive of 20 percent of Canada’s entire population and accessible by public transit, the park provides unparalleled opportunities for visitors to experience the area’s natural, cultural and agricultural heritage, while protecting the habitat of thousands of local plant and animal species. Today, …
New Brunswick – Governments of Canada and the province of New Brunswick signed the National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Disease (DRD) agreement to invest over $32 million over three years to improve access to new drugs for rare diseases for New Brunswick residents and to support enhanced access to existing drugs, early diagnosis, and screening for rare diseases. In March …
Saskatoon – In Canada, 1 in 12 people live with a rare disease, and for most people suffering from these diseases, the cost of treatment is unaffordable. Canadians deserve a health care system that provides timely access to quality health services and medications, including effective drugs for rare diseases, regardless of where they live or their ability to pay. Today, …
Ottawa – Canadians are facing significant challenges when it comes to our healthcare system – from overwhelmed emergency rooms, to lack of access to a primary care provider, and health care workers under enormous strain. Collaborative efforts by all levels of government are needed to address these challenges. Our government has made a series of historic investments to strengthen public …
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 – One year ago, the Government of Canada launched one of Canada’s largest social programs to date, the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). Since its launch, the CDCP has improved the lives of millions of Canadians by expanding access to affordable dental care. Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced that more than 3 million Canadians have …
Ottawa – Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related death among women* living in Canada. One in eight women is expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Breast cancer screening, which aims to detect cancer at an earlier, more treatable stage, is a priority for the …
Ottawa – On International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, we remember those we’ve lost to suicide, and the loved ones left behind. The ripple effects that losing someone to suicide has on families, friends and communities can be devastating. Suicide can affect anyone, regardless of age, race, gender or background and it leaves complex feelings of loss and grief for …
Ottawa – This Digital Health Week, we recognize the important role that digital health systems play in creating a secure and connected health care system. We are committed to ensuring that digital health data and tools, such as electronic health records, telemedicine, and mobile health apps, work together to securely connect patients, caregivers, and health care providers so Canadians can …
