Ottawa – Everyone in Canada deserves a health system that provides each of us with access to the services we need, when and where we need them. The availability and types of mental health and substance use supports can vary across Canada, which can lead to inconsistencies in quality and accessibility. To help address this challenge, Health Canada commissioned the …
Ottawa – Every year, approximately 4,500 people die by suicide in Canada. This is the equivalent to approximately 12 deaths every day. The impacts of suicide extend far beyond the individual – each life lost sends ripples of pain through family, friends, and communities. This is a significant, national public health issue and concerted action, from all levels, must be …
Ottawa – The Government of Canada is taking new steps to better understand the rapidly evolving vaping market as well as the impact that vaping can have on people’s health. Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced Vaping Products Reporting Regulations. These regulations require manufacturers to disclose information about their sales and the …
