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 …
TORONTO — The Ontario government will soon introduce legislation that, if passed, will better connect seniors and their caregivers to complex care supports, including enhanced dementia supports, as well as increasing access to community and social programs that help seniors stay fit, active and healthy in their communities. “Our government is putting forward bold, innovative changes to ensure Ontario’s seniors receive the best …
TORONTO – Ontario government’s expansion to the Northern Health Travel Grant is now in effect. Over the next three years, the province is investing $45 million to expand the Northern Health Travel Grant program to help people in Northern Ontario connect to the specialized care and services they need. This will reduce expenses while making it easier for Northern families …
Ottawa – Avian influenza A(H5N1), commonly known as bird flu, is a viral disease that is typically transmitted between wild birds and poultry but can spread to other birds and mammals. Based on current evidence in Canada, the risk to the general public remains low at this time. Human infection with avian influenza is rare and usually occurs after close …
Ottawa – Diabetes affects nearly 1 in 10 people in Canada, and more than 200,000 new cases are diagnosed every year. Throughout Diabetes Awareness Month, and today on World Diabetes Day, we raise awareness about this disease and what we can do to improve the lives of those affected by diabetes in Canada. As Canada’s population ages, the number of …
ORANGEVILLE — The Ontario government is connecting people in Orangeville to better, more convenient emergency and diagnostic care by renovating and expanding the emergency and diagnostic imaging departments at Headwaters Health Care Centre to connect more people to the world class care they need, where and when they need it. “Our government is addressing demand for emergency and diagnostic care in …
Scarborough – More than 1 million Canadians have received care under the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) and more than 2.7 million Canadians have been approved to be part of the plan. The CDCP is saving Canadians on average more than $730 through a wide range of oral health care services, from cleanings to life-saving screenings for diseases like oral …
Ottawa – Every woman should be free to make her own decisions about her own body. Every woman in Canada should have access to the health care she needs. However, concerns have been raised that some registered charities that offer reproductive health services to women, including pregnancy options counselling—and that are provided federal supports under the tax system—may be spreading …
Ottawa – Medical assistance in dying (MAID) is a deeply personal and complex topic. Canada’s federal framework governing MAID has been carefully designed with stringent safeguards to affirm and protect the inherent and equal value and dignity of every person’s life. Given the significant life-or-death implications, the Government of Canada has always chosen a cautious approach to expanding MAID eligibility. …
