Ottawa – Palliative care services are an important part of the health care system, and can improve the quality of life and overall health of many people with a serious illness. Many Canadians find it difficult to discuss serious illness, death, dying and end-of-life care with their loved ones and health care providers. These conversations will be made easier by …
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 …
Halifax – Living a life free from violence is a fundamental human right. Unfortunately, gender-based violence (GBV) continues to be a significant barrier to achieving gender equality in Canada. It is one of the most pervasive, deadly, and deeply rooted human rights violations of our time that affects people of all backgrounds, genders, and ages. Lisa Hepfner, Parliamentary Secretary to …
Ottawa – The Sexual Reproductive Health Fund was created to support a wide range of evidence-informed and innovative projects that address the pressing needs of people in Canada who are at increased risk for poorer sexual and reproductive health (SRH) outcomes, such as members of 2SLGBTQI+ communities, Indigenous and racialized people, women and youth. Budget 2021 committed $45 million over …
