Ministerial Statement - Oral Health Month - April 2016
| Health Canada | statements
April is Oral Health Month. This year's theme, "Good Oral Health Habits", reminds us of the importance of oral health as part of our overall wellbeing.
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Regulatory Update - Health Canada confirms proposed regulations requiring tamper resistance for Oxycodone will not move forward at this time
| Health Canada | statements
Health Canada confirms proposed regulations requiring tamper resistance for generic Oxycodone will not move forward at this time.
Half of British Columbians worry they spend too much time sitting at work
| Health Canada | news releases
UPnGO with ParticipACTION will help BC employers create a more active workplace culture
Statement from Jane Philpott and Eric Hoskins, following a meeting with northern Ontario First Nations leaders
| Health Canada | statements
As Ministers of Health, we are deeply troubled by the states of emergency declared in northern Ontario First Nations communities. These communities face many serious health challenges, ones that cannot be solved alone or in isolation, but must be met with collective action.
Health Minister to Speak at Healthcare Event
| Health Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Jane Philpott, Federal Minister of Health, will join the Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement (CFHI), the Canadian Frailty Network, and Sinai Health System's Mount Sinai Hospital (Toronto) at an announcement regarding CFHI's Spreading Healthcare Innovations Initiative.
World Tuberculosis Day
Ministerial Message
| Health Canada | statements
March 24th marks World Tuberculosis Day.
Message from the Minister of Health
National Poison Prevention Week - March 20-26, 2016
| Health Canada | statements
In Canada, unintentional poisoning is one of the leading causes of preventable injury and death among children under five.
Government of Canada announces simultaneous approval with the United States of veterinary drug Imrestor
| Health Canada | news releases
Health Canada and the United States Food and Drug Administration's Center for Veterinary Medicine today announced a simultaneous approval of the veterinary drug Imrestor. Access to this drug will provide Canadian dairy farmers with an innovative product to reduce the incidence of clinical mastitis, a significant infectious disease that affects approximately 15% of dairy cattle.
Statement from the Minister of Health – Minister Philpott confirms Canada's way forward on marijuana for medical purposes
| Health Canada | statements
Following a careful review of the Federal Court's decision in the matter of Allard v. Canada, the Government of Canada has decided not to appeal the decision. In the coming months, new regulations will be developed to provide reasonable access to marijuana for medical purposes.
Statement from Jane Philpott, Minister of Health, on the situation in Kashechewan
| Health Canada | statements
As Minister of Health, I am very concerned about the health of children living in Kashechewan First Nation. I have been in regular contact with my Health Canada officials, who have been working closely with community leaders to provide the immediate care that is needed for these children.