Toronto – The Government of Canada is marking new milestones toward making oral health care more accessible and affordable in Canada. This week two million Canadian seniors will have been approved to receive coverage under the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) and will be able to access the dental care they need. To date, more than 90,000 seniors have received care from participating providers. For …
Budget 2024-Stronger Public Health Care to Lift Up Every Generation
Ottawa – Canadians deserve better health care and a stronger social safety net. And, Canada’s success is the success of younger generations. We’re making health care more affordable and more accessible for every Canadian who needs it. Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance; Mark Holland, Minister of Health; and Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and …
Helping residents of Newfoundland & Labrador age with dignity
Newfoundland and Labrador – Every senior in Canada deserves to age in dignity, safety, and comfort, regardless of where they live. That is why the Government of Canada is investing close to $200 billion over 10 years, which includes $5.4 billion for tailored bilateral agreements with provinces and territories on Aging with Dignity. Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Labour and Seniors, …
Removing barriers for sperm and ova donors
Ottawa – Many people including those experiencing infertility, single parents and same-sex couples, may choose assisted human reproduction, including the use of donated sperm and ova, as a way of growing their families. Mark Holland, Minister of Health, is announcing that Health Canada’s updated screening criteria for sperm and ova donors have come into force, integrating the latest scientific evidence …
Supporting Lakehead varsity’s project to assist underserved populations
Thunder Bay – Palliative care improves the quality of life and comfort of seriously ill patients and their families. Some people experience more challenges than others when accessing palliative care, including people aged 85 and over, those with dementia, mental illness, intellectual or developmental disabilities, those from linguistic minority groups, those living in rural and remote areas, and those experiencing …
Growing domestic biomanufacturing & life sciences sector
New multidisciplinary projects across the country will prepare Canada for future health emergencies and build capacity Montréal – Growing a robust, competitive, domestic biomanufacturing and life sciences sector ensures that Canada has access to critical vaccines, therapeutics and other life-saving medicines. The Government of Canada has been doing just that since the launch of Canada’s Biomanufacturing and Life Sciences Strategy in 2021 …
Food Allergy and Celiac Disease Awareness Months
Ottawa – In Canada, more than 3 million people live with food allergies, while nearly 400,000 navigate the challenges of celiac disease. As May approaches, we recognize both Food Allergy and Celiac Awareness Month and the impacts, including the uncertainties and anxieties, associated with these conditions. Experiencing an allergic reaction can be frightening and demands immediate action. In severe cases, symptoms can …
Enhancing Access to Pediatric Palliative Care
Up to $1 million to develop a resource hub to support health care professionals in providing palliative care to children and families. Ottawa – Everyone in Canada deserve access to the care they need, when they need it most, including children and youth. Palliative care helps improve the quality of life, comfort, and resilience of seriously ill patients and their …
1m seniors can access services under Canadian Dental Care Plan
Ottawa – The first one million seniors who successfully applied to the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) and have a May coverage start date in their welcome package, can now receive the dental care they need. Also as of today, potentially eligible people aged 65 and above can now apply to the CDCP online, a new user-friendly tool designed to help Canadians …
Supporting Oral Health Providers’ Participation in Canadian Dental Care Plan
Ottawa, ON | Government of Canada To date more than 1.7 million Canadian residents have been approved to receive oral health care services through the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). We thank the more than 5,000 oral health providers who have already agreed to help CDCP clients get the care they need, and the many more who continue to join …