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One year ago, the Government of Canada launched one of Canada’s largest social programs to date, the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP).
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Backgrounder on one year of Canadian Dental Care Plan
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The Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, will make an announcement about the Canadian Dental Care Plan.
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The Honourable Ya'ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, launched two key initiatives that will help Integrated Youth Services (IYS) hubs meet the needs of young people: the IYS Collaboration Centre and IYS Data Platform.
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Today, Health Canda published the 2024 Canadian Cannabis Survey (CCS) results. The data was collected from April 4th to July 2nd, 2024.
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Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health, and the Honourable Adriana LaGrange, Alberta’s Minister of Health, announced a bilateral agreement investing over $162 million to improve access to selected new drugs for rare diseases, and to support enhanced access to existing drugs, early diagnosis, and screening.
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Today, the Governments of Canada and Alberta signed the National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Disease (DRD) agreement to invest a total amount of over $162 million over three years to improve access to new drugs for rare diseases for its residents and to support enhanced access to existing drugs, early diagnosis, and screening for rare diseases.
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The Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health and the Honourable Adriana LaGrange, Alberta Minister of Health, will make an announcement on improving health care for people in Alberta.
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Today, Élisabeth Brière, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced $1.8M in funding to Mackay Manor for their project "Renfrew County Mobile Substance Use Service".
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Élisabeth Brière, Parliamentary Secretary of the Honourable Ya'ara Saks, Minister of Mental and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will announce funding under the Substance Use and Addictions Program.
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This week is National Addictions Awareness Week, a time for Canadians to learn more about substance use and addiction and how we can support people looking for help.
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Today, Chris Bittle, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, on behalf of the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced $3.5 million to Regional Essential Access to Connected Healthcare (REACH) Niagara for their project Transitions Into Comprehensive Care (TICC).
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Chris Bittle, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, on behalf of The Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will announce funding under the Substance Use and Addictions Program.
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The Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, will deliver opening remarks and take part in a fireside chat with Dr. Joss Reimer, President of the Canadian Medical Association, to discuss the current challenges and future directions of healthcare in Canada at the Canada Healthcare Innovation Summit 2024.
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This Digital Health Week, we recognize the important role that digital health systems play in creating a secure and connected health care system. We are committed to ensuring that digital health data and tools, such as electronic health records, telemedicine, and mobile health apps, work together to securely connect patients, caregivers, and health care providers so Canadians can more easily access the best quality care.
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Today, the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, launched the first call for proposals under the Youth Mental Health Fund. Organizations can apply for funding to increase access to community-based mental health care for young people across Canada. These projects will enhance access to mental health supports and services for youth in their communities that meet their unique needs, including underserved populations and Indigenous youth.
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The Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health will launch an open call for proposals under the Youth Mental Health Fund.
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Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and the Honourable John Hogan, K.C., Newfoundland and Labrador’s Minister of Health and Community Services announced over $47 million in federal investments as part of two bilateral agreements to support the health of people in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Today, the Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador signed the National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Disease (DRD) agreement to invest a total amount of over $22 million over three years to improve access to new drugs for rare diseases for its residents and to support enhanced access to existing drugs, early diagnosis, and screening for rare diseases.
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The Government of Canada and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador signed an amendment to the Aging with Dignity Agreement, providing Newfoundland and Labrador access to more than $25 million in new funding to support Personal Support Workers (PSWs) and related professions. This funding is being provided over five years (2024-25 to 2028-29), extending the existing Aging with Dignity (AWD) Agreement by one year.
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The Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health, and the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Canada’s Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Rural Economic Development, along with the Honourable John Hogan, K.C., Newfoundland and Labrador’s Minister of Health and Community Services, will make an announcement on improving health care for people in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Élisabeth Brière, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and to the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue, and Geneviève Hébert, Member of the National Assembly for Saint-François, visited CAP Estrie today to announce significant support for the organization and four other projects in the region. The total amounts to over $2.5 million, through the New Canada-Quebec Contribution Agreement, for local organizations to address substance use and addictions.
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Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced the establishment of the Committee of Experts which will recommend options on how to operate and finance a national, universal, single-payer pharmacare program in Canada.
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Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, appointed a new President of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.
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Élisabeth Brière, Parliamentary Secretary of the Honourable Ya'ara Saks, Minister of Mental and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health and MP for Sherbrooke, will hold a news conference to announce funding related to the Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP) that will support organizations in the Estrie region.
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This week is National Pain Awareness Week in Canada. A time to raise awareness, show compassion towards people living with pain, and address stigma related to this chronic health condition.
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The CDCP will expand to include more services so even more Canadians across the country are able to receive the care that they need.
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The Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, will make an announcement about the Canadian Dental Care Plan.
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Medical assistance in dying (MAID) is a deeply personal and complex topic.
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Today, the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Federal Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, Lionel Carmant, Quebec Minister Responsible for Social Services, and the Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, announced the Canada-Quebec Contribution Agreement to address substance use and addictions.
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The Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, and Quebec’s Minister Responsible for Social Services, Mr. Lionel Carmant, will hold a news conference on substance use and addictions.
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Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced a new appointment to the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB). Following a merit-based selection process, Sharon Blady is appointed to the Board for a five-year term.
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The government is launching call for proposals for urgent community support to help municipalities and First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities
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The Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health will provide an update and answer questions from media about pharmacare.
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Government of Canada to make an announcement on support for the toxic drug and overdose crisis
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Today, the Pharmacare Act received Royal Assent and immediately came into force. The Minister of Health will continue working with provinces and territories to reach bilateral agreements to provide universal, single-payer, first-dollar access to a range of contraception and diabetes medications.
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Today is World Mental Health Day and this year’s theme is, “It is Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace.”
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Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, tabled the National Framework on Cancers Linked to Firefighting in Parliament and announced an investment of $12.29 million to advance firefighter health and safety.
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This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week, an annual campaign designed to highlight that everyone’s experience with mental illness is unique and to encourage empathy towards those affected.
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The Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health will make an announcement about the National Framework on Cancers Linked to Firefighting.
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Government of Canada and Partners Pave Way for Standardized Mental Health and Substance Use Care New series of guidance and resources promote equitable access to quality care for all
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Governments will work together to provide universal access to contraception, diabetes medication, and hormone replacement therapy.
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The Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health and the Honourable Adrian Dix, Minister of Health for British Columbia will make an announcement about pharmacare.
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Today, the government launched an ad campaign in support of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). As one of the largest social programs in Canadian history, the CDCP will make dental care more affordable for up to nine million Canadians, who are currently without insurance.
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EU and Canada Launch Health Policy Dialogue to Advance Health Priorities
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The Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, will make an announcement about the Canadian Dental Care Plan.
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Today is International Overdose Awareness Day, a day to reflect on the devastating and tragic impact of the toxic drug and overdose crisis and remember our loved ones whose lives have been tragically cut short by overdose. These are our friends, our families, and our neighbours.
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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 developing the communication skills of providers and empowering patients with information. This will allow patients to access a palliative approach to care earlier in their illness journey, providing them with the support and resources they need to manage their symptoms, alleviate their suffering, and improve their physical and mental health.
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Today, on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, highlighted the redevelopment of the Arbo Downsview site in Toronto, Ontario—one of the five federal properties now ready to be converted into housing. The property, located at 1350 Sheppard Ave W. North York, is planned for about 280 units of housing with minimum 30% dedicated affordable homes.
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Every person in Canada deserves to age with dignity, safety, and comfort, regardless of where they live. While many Canadians want to age in their own home, they also expect and deserve that high quality long-term care options are available. That is why the Government of Canada is developing a Safe Long-Term Care Act.
