The Government of Canada is committed to doing its part to address the public health crisis related to opioid overdoses and deaths across the country. Our approach must be comprehensive, collaborative, compassionate and evidence-based.
OTTAWA - Recently, two licensed producers of cannabis for medical purposes undertook voluntary recalls of cannabis products that contained low levels of prohibited pest control products (myclobutanil/bifenazate/pyrethrins). Under the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (ACMPR), licensed producers are permitted to use only the 13 pest control products that are currently approved for use on cannabis under the Pest Control Products Act (PCPA).
The Government of Canada and the Government of Prince Edward Island are committed to ensuring it is there to meet the needs of Canadian and Island families.
Tobacco use and smoking rates in Canada are some of the lowest they have ever been; however, studies show that youth and young adults continue to smoke.
January 15-21, 2017 is National Non-Smoking Week in Canada, and marks an opportunity to learn more about the dangers of tobacco use and support those who want to quit.
The Honourable Jane Philpott, Federal Minister of Health will visit New Brunswick and Nova Scotia on Thursday and Friday to meet ministers of Health, stakeholders and local service providers to discuss mental health and home care investments.
Canada's public healthcare system is a source of pride. The Government of Canada and the Government of Saskatchewan are committed to ensuring it is there to meet the needs of Canadian families.
Canada's public healthcare system is a source of pride. The Government of Canada and the Governments of the Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon are committed to ensuring it is there to meet the needs of Canadian families.
The Honourable Jane Philpott, Federal Minister of Health, will hold roundtable discussions with key stakeholders in Home Care and Mental Health, in Toronto.
Today, the federal government and the provincial governments of Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova agreed to new targeted federal funding over 10 years for investments in home care and mental health care.