| Health Canada | news releases
Canada's public healthcare system is a source of pride and the Government of Canada and the Government of New Brunswick are committed to ensuring it is there to meet the needs of Canadian families.
| Health Canada | news releases
Making science-based nutrition information easier to understand is one way to empower Canadians to make healthier food choices. Today, the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Health, announced amendments to the Food and Drug Regulations to make the Nutrition Facts table and list of ingredients on packaged foods easier for Canadians to use and understand.
| Health Canada | news releases
Today the Task Force on Cannabis Legalization and Regulation provided their report to the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and the Minister of Health.
| Health Canada | statements
The Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Minister of Health, and the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada today announced that they have received the report from the Task Force on Cannabis Legalization and Regulation.
| Health Canada | media advisories
Government of Canada will be holding a media technical briefing about food labelling
| Health Canada | backgrounders
Supervised consumption sites are an important harm reduction measure and part of a comprehensive, compassionate and evidence-based approach to drug policy.
| Health Canada | backgrounders
The rapid rise in opioid-related overdose and death, exacerbated by the increased availability of illicit fentanyl across Canada, has highlighted gaps in the Government's enforcement toolkit.
| Health Canada | backgrounders
Many of the legislative amendments being proposed in Bill C-37 would modernize the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) to strengthen law enforcement and the Government's ability to monitor, promote and enforce compliance.
| Health Canada | backgrounders
The Government of Canada is committed to a comprehensive, collaborative, compassionate and evidence-based approach to drug policy, which uses a public health approach when considering and addressing drug issues.
| Health Canada | news releases
A record number of Canadians have died from drug overdoses this year, including those involving fentanyl. Building on actions taken earlier this year, the Government of Canada is updating its drug strategy to provide for a comprehensive approach that will reduce the harms currently being experienced by individuals and communities.
