Ottawa – The Government of Canada is concerned with the impact of fentanyl, and other illegal synthetic drugs on the overdose crisis and on public safety, including 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 counter the global synthetic …
Accessing affordable dental care at York Centre
York – Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, and Associate Minister of Health said: Over 18K people in #YorkCentre have accessed affordable dental care through Canada’s Dental Care Plan! Pierre Poilievre will cut this support which has already helped over 1.3M Canadians. Our plan will ensure seniors, kids & everyone in between will get the care they need.
Youth Mental Health Fund is accepting applications
Ottawa – Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, said: “The Youth Mental Health Fund is accepting applications until tomorrow, Jan 22! Community organizations can apply to expand services, add capacity, and fill gaps in youth mental healthcare. Let’s provide young Canadians with the supports they need, when and where they need them.”
Statement from Health Minister on National Non-Smoking Week
Ottawa – Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, on on National Non-Smoking Week, said: “Marking the beginning of National Non-Smoking Week, a time to raise awareness about the heath risks of smoking and the importance of supporting those on their journey to a smoke-free life. Tobacco use continues to be one of the leading preventable causes of premature …
Improving care in Hamilton’s hospitals
Hamilton – The toxic drug and overdose crisis is having tragic impacts on communities across Canada. Too many Canadians have lost their lives to this public health crisis, impacting families, friends, and neighbours. Canada’s approach to addressing this public health crisis is focused on providing access to a full continuum of health care services and leveraging tools at our disposal …
Improving health outcomes for youth in Ottawa at risk of substance harms
Ottawa – The overdose crisis in one of the most serious public health crises our country has ever faced. Canada’s approach to addressing this crisis is focused on providing access to a full continuum of health care services and leveraging every tool at our disposal to save lives, connect people to care, and keep communities safe. Yasir Naqvi, Parliamentary Secretary …
Canada releases 2024 Suicide Prevention Progress Report
Ottawa – Each life lost to suicide has far-reaching impacts. The ripple effect that losing someone to suicide has on families, friends and communities can be devastating. Our government is making sure that everyone in Canada has access to suicide prevention resources and supports – whenever and wherever they need them. I am pleased to share the 2024 Suicide Prevention Progress …
Canada Addressing Substance Use Harms, Improve Health Outcomes
Renfrew – The overdose crisis is one of the most serious public health crises our country has ever faced. It is driven by a dangerous illegal synthetic drug supply that is unpredictable and increasingly toxic. Too many Canadians have lost their lives to this public health crisis. Canada’s approach is focused on providing access to a full continuum of health care …
Canada marks International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
Ottawa – On International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, we remember those we’ve lost to suicide, and the loved ones left behind. The ripple effects that losing someone to suicide has on families, friends and communities can be devastating. Suicide can affect anyone, regardless of age, race, gender or background and it leaves complex feelings of loss and grief for …
Improving health outcomes for those at risk of substance-related harm, overdose
St. Catharines – The overdose crisis is one of the most serious public health crises our country has ever faced. It is driven by a dangerous illegal synthetic drug supply that is unpredictable and increasingly toxic. Too many Canadians have lost their lives to this public health crisis. Canada’s approach is focused on providing access to a full continuum of …