The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announces the launch of consultations for two regulatory initiatives, marking progress in Health Canada’s efforts to reduce red tape. These proposals, the Ministerial Reliance Order and regulations for Clinical Trial modernization are expected to reduce barriers to innovation, introduce new ways of conducting clinical trials and provide better access to drugs not available in Canada.
Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced amendments to the regulations for precursor chemicals and drug manufacturing equipment under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. These actions further strengthen Canada’s controls of precursor chemicals and equipment that can be used in the production of illegal drugs.
Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced 3 appointments to the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) Board of Directors.
Two years ago, the Government of Canada launched the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), marking the beginning of one of Canada’s largest social programs.
Today, Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury highlighted the $2.6 million in funding for Cambrian College to develop Northeastern Ontario’s first Level II dental assisting program.
Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced the launch of a new public dashboard under the National Wastewater Drug Surveillance (NWDS) program as part of Canada’s collective response to the illegal drug crisis.
Today, the Honourable Terry Duguid Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South, highlighted that in the Prairies, over 630,000 people are now covered under the Plan, and more than 340,000 people have already received care from participating providers.
On November 24, 2025, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced that close to six million Canadians are now covered under the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). Today, Eric St-Pierre, Member of Parliament for Honoré-Mercier, highlighted that in Québec, over 1.6 million people are now covered under the Plan, and more than 955,000 people have already received care from participating providers. The CDCP is making life more affordable by saving eligible Canadians an average of $800 per year on their oral health care services. Minister Michel also announced more than $35 million over three years for 30 projects under the Oral Health Access Fund (OHAF). This includes nearly $400,000 for one project in Québec to date. This project will improve training for dental students by allowing them to obtain the hands-on experience they need to provide care to Canadians across the country while strengthening efforts to improve access to care.
Today, Shannon Miedema, Member of Parliament for Halifax, highlighted thatin the Atlantic region, over 370,000 people are now covered under the Plan, and more than 200,000 people have already received care from participating providers.
On November 24, 2025, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced that close to six million Canadians are now covered under the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). Today, Jean Yip, Member of Parliament for Scarborough-Agincourt, highlighted that in Ontario, over 2.3 million people are now covered under the Plan, and more than 1.4 million people have already received care from participating providers. The CDCP is making life more affordable by saving eligible Canadians an average of $800 per year on their oral health care services. Minister Michel also announced more than $35 million over three years for 30 projects under the Oral Health Access Fund (OHAF). This includes over $9 million for seven projects in Ontario. These projects will improve training for dental students by allowing them to obtain the hands-on experience they need to provide care to Canadians across the country while strengthening efforts to improve access to care.
