Today, the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Health, announced 18 new brain research projects, involving over 200 researchers, under the Canada Brain Research Fund, a public-private research fund administered by the Brain Canada Foundation.
Over the years, playpen designs have evolved and there are safety hazards associated with certain designs, including the use of accessories, such as change tables and other sleep accessories. Health Canada is proposing to replace the current requirements for playpens under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act, with the new Playpens Regulations.
Health Canada is proposing new regulations that would allow it to identify, assess and respond more quickly and effectively to safety issues that emerge after a drug comes on the market.
The Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Health, announced the expansion of mental wellness teams that will support First Nations communities in northern Saskatchewan.
The proposed Cannabis Act would create a strict legal framework for controlling the production, distribution, sale and possession of cannabis in Canada. Following Royal Assent, the proposed legislation would allow adults to legally possess and use cannabis.
The proposed Cannabis Act would create a strict national framework for controlling the production, distribution, sale and possession of cannabis in Canada. All levels of government in Canada would be able to establish certain requirements with respect to cannabis, consistent with their jurisdictional authorities and experience.