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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.
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Health Canada introduces new measures to help prevent harms to youth from nicotine replacement therapies
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As of today, more than 2.3 million Canadians have been approved to receive coverage under the plan and close to 450,000 have already received care. Participation among Canadians is steadily increasing, highlighting the importance of dental care and the need for the CDCP to make care more accessible and affordable.
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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, and the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, will make an important announcement about affordable housing in the Durham Region.
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Today, the Government of Canada released the final report from the Canadian Drug Agency Transition Office’s Appropriate Use Advisory Committee (Advisory Committee) on the appropriate use of medications.
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Canadians deserve a health care system that provides timely access to quality health services and medications, regardless of where they live or their ability to pay. The Government of Canada recognizes that concerted and collaborative efforts by federal, provincial, and territorial governments are needed to improve health care for Canadians, including through better supporting health workers and ensuring access to medications for all.
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The Governments of Canada and British Columbia (BC) signed the National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Diseases (DRD) agreement to invest a total amount of $194 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 British Columbia signed an amendment to the Aging with Dignity Agreement, providing British Columbia access more than $232 million in new funding to support Personal Support Workers (PSWs), also referred to as Health Care Assistants (HCAs) in BC. 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, along with the Honourable Adrian Dix, Minister of Health for British Columbia, will make an important announcement on health care for British Columbians.
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Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced the launch of two calls for proposals for the Climate Change and Health Capacity Building program. Up to $17.7 million in funding will be awarded to support work that advances climate action in the health sector and that helps to protect the health of people in Canada from extreme heat.
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Canadians deserve better access to health care services and affordable medicines, regardless of where they live or their ability to pay. However, the health system in Canada has been facing significant challenges, such as overwhelmed emergency rooms, lack of access to a family doctor, and health care workers under enormous strain. The Government of Canada knows concerted and collaborative efforts by federal, provincial, and territorial governments are needed to continue to address these challenges.
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Today, Yasir Naqvi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, and the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, visited the Medical Council of Canada to highlight more than $47 million in federal funding for innovative projects to help support Canada’s health workforce.
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Today, the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, and the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, on behalf of the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced more than $47 million in federal funding for innovative projects to help support Canada’s health workforce.
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The Government of Canada announced more than $47 million federal funding for innovative projects to help support and retain members of the health workforce by improving research, planning and health workforce data.
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Yasir Naqvi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health and Member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre, and the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, will make an announcement to help support and retain members of Canada’s health workforce.
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The Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Additions and Associate Minister of Health, and the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, on behalf of the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, will make an announcement to help support and retain members of Canada’s health workforce.
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The Government is taking action to make it easier for oral health providers, including dentists, dental hygienists, denturists or dental specialists, to treat patients and submit CDCP claims.
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The Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health will make a health care announcement about the implementation of a new process to help ensure that all oral health providers can provide care for eligible Canadians under the Canadian Dental Care Plan.
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Today, the Honourable Ya'ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, launched a national call for proposals to develop a collaboration centre to strengthen Integrated Youth Services (IYS) across Canada.
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Today, the Honourable Mark Holland joined the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor, to announce that eligible children under the age of 18 and adults with a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate can now apply for the Canadian Dental Care Plan.
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Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced two re-appointments to the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Governing Council.
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The Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency will make an announcement about the Canadian Dental Care Plan.
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Canadians should have access to the health products they need, when they need them. Today, Health Canada published a plan called Building Resilience: Health Canada’s Plan to Address Health Product Shortages. This plan outlines proposed actions the Department will take over the next four years to help reduce, mitigate and better prevent shortages of health products and their associated harms.
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Today, the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, launched a public online consultation to help inform the development of the Youth Mental Health Fund.
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Today, the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, tabled the results of the second legislative review of the Tobacco and Vaping Products Act (TVPA) in Parliament. This review will help to monitor the progress made in reducing tobacco use and its harms throughout the country.
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Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced Health Canada is publishing proposed amendments to the Pest Control Products Regulations (PCPR) in Canada Gazette, Part I.
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National Blood Donor Week and World Blood Donor Day on June 14, is an important time to raise awareness about blood, plasma and blood products donation and recognize the donors who help save lives with their contributions.
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Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, launched an Expression of Interest process for the second stream of funding under the Oral Health Access Fund (OHAF).
