St. John’s – During a tour in Atlantic Canada to highlight the importance of Canada’s international assistance, Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, today reaffirmed Canada’s commitment of $24.5 million in funding for the International Youth Internship Program (IYIP). Minister Hussen was joined for the announcement by representatives of the Memorial University of Newfoundland’s Fisheries and Marine Institute, 1 of …
Canada funding research on health risks of microplastics
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 …
Transforming Health with Integrated Care (THINC)
Ottawa – The Transforming Health with Integrated Care (THINC) initiative is comprised of a suite of funding opportunities that together support health research projects, people, teams and a coordinating hub that together advance knowledge creation, capacity development (training), and knowledge mobilization in pursuit of health care that is coordinated and centered around people’s and distinct populations’ specific needs. Overall, the THINC …