Funding will support those who have experienced, are experiencing, or are at-risk of experiencing violence. Toronto – Mistreatment of older persons can have serious health and psychosocial consequences, including premature mortality, poor physical and mental health, diminished quality of life, and increased rates of emergency services use, hospitalization, and nursing home placement. These issues touch families in all parts of Canada, …
Improving health care in Northwest Territories
Yellowknife – Canadians deserve a health care system that provides them with timely access to health services whenever and wherever they are needed, as well as the ability to age with dignity closer to home. Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health, Ya’ara Saks, Canada’s Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, and Lesa Semmler, Minister of …
Legislation to delay Medical Assistance in Dying expansion by 3 years introduced
Ottawa – Medical assistance in dying (MAID) is a very personal choice and a deeply sensitive topic. In Canada, MAID may be an option for some people who are suffering intolerably due to an eligible medical condition. The Government of Canada recognizes that mental illness can cause the same level of suffering as that of physical illnesses. Under Canada’s current …
Ministers of Health speak on National Non-Smoking Week
Ottawa – Marking the start of National Non-Smoking Week, a time to reflect on the benefits of a smoke-free life and support people to have the confidence and commitment and resources to quit smoking. Tobacco use continues to be the leading preventable cause of illness and premature death in Canada, killing approximately 46,000 Canadians each year. For those who smoke, …
Feds offer $355m to Nova Scotia to improve health care in 3 years
This investment will increase access to a primary health provider, reduce backlogs and wait times, further support mental health services, and provide greater access to health data. Halifax – Canadians want and deserve a health care system that provides timely access to health services whenever and wherever they are needed. That is why the Government of Canada is investing over …
Call for proposals to enhance equity, diversity in crisis centres in Canada
Ottawa – Everyone in Canada should have access to mental health resources when they need them the most, regardless of their culture, social or economic status. The Government Canada is committed to helping ensure the best possible crisis intervention supports and resources are available for those in distress. Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of …
Assessing fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in Canada
The assessment will help identify challenges and opportunities to strengthen Canada’s approach to addressing FASD Ottawa – Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a lifelong disability caused by prenatal alcohol exposure that can affect both brain and body development. FASD is a serious public health issue linked to many complex social determinants of health. It can have far reaching impacts …
Canada Invests in New Tool for Educators to Prevent Gender-Based Violence
Funding will build capacity of educators to recognize and respond to youth violence Ottawa – Family and gender-based violence are serious public health issues that have profound and long-lasting consequences within our communities and across Canada. These issues affect families and youth, and include many different forms of physical, sexual and emotional abuse and neglect. Within our communities, especially during …
Supporting projects to prevent substance use-related harm in youth
Public Health Agency of Canada launches national call for proposals under new youth substance use prevention program Ottawa – Communities across the country have been touched by the unrelenting and tragic toxic drug and overdose crisis. Many young people across Canada continue to face challenges with substance use. The Government of Canada continues to take urgent action to help save …
Feds supports 10 new crisis detox beds in downtown Winnipeg
Winnipeg — The retrofitting of two buildings will create detox services at Lighthouse Mission, after an investment of more than $2.3 million from the federal government. Announced by MP Ben Carr, this project will help address the shortage of crisis detox beds in Winnipeg. This funding will support Lighthouse Mission expanding the services it provides to people in need in …