Ottawa – No community in Canada has been left untouched by the toxic illegal drug supply and overdose crisis. Efforts to prevent substance use, especially among youth, are critical and this means reaching out to young people who may be struggling with targeted support right in their communities. Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of …
Ottawa – Tobacco remains a significant preventable cause of death in Canada, with approximately 46,000 people dying from tobacco-related illnesses every year. For this reason, we remain steadfast in our objective of less than 5% tobacco use among Canadians by 2035. We urge Canadians who smoke to consider quitting. We know that quitting smoking can be difficult, but it is …
Ottawa – No community has been left untouched by the toxic drug and overdose crisis. Its tragic impacts are felt among our families, friends, and neighbours. Municipalities and Indigenous communities are on the front lines of this public health crisis, each and every day. Yasir Naqvi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health and to the Minister of Mental Health …
Ottawa – Canada is taking significant action to stop the production and devastating impacts of illegal fentanyl and other illegal drugs on public health and public safety. Health Canada plays a critical role in supporting Canadian law and border enforcement in their activities to counter the global drug threat and is taking concrete action to keep communities safe on both …
Thunder Bay – No community has been left untouched by the toxic drug and overdose crisis. Its tragic impacts are seen and felt among our families, friends, and neighbours. Municipalities and Indigenous communities are on the front lines of this public health crisis, each and every day. Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health …
Yellowknife – Tobacco use remains a significant preventable cause of premature death in Canada, with approximately 46,000 people dying from tobacco-related illnesses every year. The Government of Canada has a comprehensive strategy to help Canadians who smoke to quit. It also aims to protect youth and people who do not use tobacco from the dangers of tobacco use and nicotine …
Ottawa – Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women. One in eight women in Canada is expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Raising awareness of breast cancer screening, which aims to detect cancer at an earlier, more treatable stage, is a priority …
Edmonton, AB | Public Health Agency of Canada Black Canadians continue to face significant barriers to accessing mental health services and supports, including cost of care, a history of systemic racism and discrimination in healthcare, personal and community experiences of racial bias, and overall lack of culturally representative and responsive mental health professionals. Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and …
British Columbia – When young people face mental health challenges, having the right support can make a meaningful difference for them, their families, and communities. The Youth Mental Health Fund, Canada’s largest investment in youth mental health, will improve and enhance access to compassionate care that meets youth where they are at. By supporting community organizations to expand services for …
Ottawa – We are accelerating Canada’s work to detect, disrupt, and dismantle the fentanyl trade. Illegal drugs are having a devastating impact on people and communities, including creating security challenges associated with their illegal production, importation, trafficking, and related crimes. Health Canada plays a critical role in supporting Canadian law and border enforcement in their activities to disrupt the global …
