| Health Canada | statements
While everyone experiences pain at some point in their lives, for one in five people in Canada, pain is not temporary — it’s part of their everyday life. Today marks the beginning of National Pain Awareness Week, an opportunity to recognize the severe impact chronic pain can have on people’s lives, and share resources available to support those living with this complex health issue.
| Health Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced more than $1.6 million for two projects from the Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF).
| Health Canada | backgrounders
The Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF) is part of the Government of Canada’s efforts to help communities rapidly respond to emerging, critical needs related to the toxic illegal drug supply and overdose crisis.
| Health Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian Economy, and the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Member of Parliament for Moncton-Dieppe, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced more than $8 million for nine projects under the Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP).
| Health Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable Hedy Fry, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced that in British Columbia, over 720,000 people are now covered under the CDCP and can receive the dental care they need.
| Health Canada | backgrounders
The Government of Canda is providing more than $8 million for nine projects across Atlantic Canada under SUAP that will support community-led initiatives to improve health outcomes for Canadians affected by substance use and addictions.
| Health Canada | news releases
Today, Maggie Chi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced more than $19 million from the Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF) for 21 projects across Ontario, and more than $17 million for 13 projects across Ontario under the Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP).
| Health Canada | backgrounders
The Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF) is part of the Government of Canada’s efforts to help communities rapidly respond to emerging, critical needs related to the overdose crisis. Health Canada is providing more than $19 million in additional funding through the ETF to 21 projects across Ontario. Funding will support a wide range of urgent interventions to increase local capacity to help populations most affected by the toxic drug and overdose crisis.
| Health Canada | backgrounders
The Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP) provides time-limited funding for a wide range of innovative and evidence-informed projects including substance use prevention, harm reduction and treatment initiatives across the country. The Government of Canada is providing more than $17 million for 13 projects across Ontario under SUAP that will support community-led initiatives to improve health outcomes for individuals affected by substance use and addictions.
| Health Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Hedy Fry, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will make an announcement about the Canadian Dental Care Plan.
