| Health Canada | news releases
On June 3, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, tabled the National Strategy for Eye Care in Parliament. This national strategy is the first of its kind in Canada to outline a shared plan for all levels of government and partners to improve access to eye care services and information, prevent vision loss, and strengthen supports for people who are blind or partially sighted.
| Health Canada | news releases
June is Men’s Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, promoting prevention, and improving the health and well-being of men and boys.
| Health Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable Mona Fortier, Member of Parliament for Ottawa—Vanier—Gloucester, Ontario, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced over $1.6 million in funding for an Oral Health Access Fund (OHAF) project at Collège La Cité to improve access to oral health care for targeted populations within the Francophone community.
| Health Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Mona Fortier, Member of Parliament for Ottawa—Vanier—Gloucester, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will be joined by Lynn Casimiro, President, La Cité College, to make an announcement about improving access to oral health care.
| Health Canada | statements
Ahead of World No Tobacco Day, we reaffirm our commitment to protecting Canadians from the harms of tobacco and nicotine products, and making informed decision about their health. This year’s theme, Unmasking the Appeal - Countering Tobacco and Nicotine Addiction, speaks to product design and appeal.
| Health Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced the launch of the Canadian Drug Analysis Centre (CDAC). This significant investment will transform Canada’s drug testing capacity by creating new specialized laboratories in Toronto and Vancouver with advanced analytical capabilities. By strengthening laboratory analysis, the CDAC will help generate new and innovative intelligence to support ongoing efforts to address the illegal drug crisis in Canada.
| Health Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, joined by Michael Coteau, Member of Parliament for Scarborough-Woburn, will hold a news conference to announce the launch of the Canadian Drug Analysis Centre.
| Health Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Member of Parliament (Moncton–Dieppe), on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced a $10 million investment through the Youth Mental Health Fund (YMHF) to help Integrated Youth Services (IYS) in New Brunswick help more youth facing barriers to mental health care, such as long wait times and a lack of culturally responsive supports.
| Health Canada | news releases
This week, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, led the Canadian delegation at the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva, reaffirming Canada’s commitment to strong global leadership and collaboration. The Minister underscored the importance of the investment in healthcare as an investment in the economy and in Canadians.
| Health Canada | speeches
Remarks for the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, at IFPMA #WHA79 flagship event: #AlwaysInnovating
