| Health Canada | news releases
Canada is experiencing a growing number of opioid overdoses and deaths across the country, and days such as the International Overdose Awareness Day are bringing needed attention to this crisis. The Government of Canada is committed to addressing this complex public health issue.
| Health Canada | speeches
What a pleasure to be with you. I have been following very closely all that you've been doing here over the last number of days. I want to start by acknowledging the ancestral, traditional, and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations here in Vancouver. It's a privilege to be on the territory of these First Nations.
| Health Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Jane Philpott, Federal Minister of Health, will be delivering an address at the Canadian Medical Association's 149th Annual Meeting and General Council.
| Health Canada | media advisories
A statement will be issued today regarding marijuana regulations. Following the statement, Health Canada officials will hold a media briefing via teleconference to provide further detail and respond to questions.
| Health Canada | statements
OTTAWA - In response to the Federal Court of Canada's decision in Allard v. Canada, Health Canada today announced the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (ACMPR). The ACMPR will replace the Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (MMPR) as the regulations governing Canada's medical cannabis program, and will come into force on August 24, 2016.
| Health Canada | backgrounders
On August 11, 2016, Health Canada announced the new Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (ACMPR). These new regulations will replace the Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (MMPR) when they come into force on August 24, 2016, and are being implemented as a result of the Federal Court ruling in the case of Allard v. Canada. These new regulations will allow for reasonable access to cannabis for medical purposes for Canadians who have been authorized to use cannabis for medical purposes by their health care practitioner.
| Health Canada | statements
July 28th marks World Hepatitis Day, and is an opportunity to draw attention to the impact of viral hepatitis in Canada and the efforts to eliminate this disease around the world.
| Health Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Jane Philpott, Federal Minister of Health, will present remarks at the launch of the MyHealthNS Personal Health Record along with the Honourable Stephen McNeil, Nova Scotia Premier.
| Health Canada | news releases
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) and Health Canada are committed to working together and with other Inuit leaders and provincial and territorial governments to provide effective, sustainable, and culturally appropriate health programs and services to improve the health of Inuit.
| Health Canada | statements
Canada is facing a growing crisis related to opioid overdoses and deaths across the country, and our government is committed to addressing this issue.
