Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, introduced Bill C-64, An Act respecting pharmacare (Pharmacare Act), which proposes the foundational principles for first phase of national universal pharmacare in Canada and describes the Government of Canada’s intent to work with provinces and territories (PTs) to provide universal, single-payer coverage for a number of contraception and diabetes medications.
The Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, will introduce legislation relating to accessibility and affordability of pharmaceutical drugs for people in Canada. Following the introduction the legislation the Minister will hold a press conference.
Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health, the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Canada’s Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, and the Honourable Lesa Semmler, Minister of Health and Social Services of the Northwest Territories, announced two bilateral agreements to invest a total amount of more than $36 million to improve health care access and services in the Northwest Territories.
Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health and the Honourable Adrian Dix, Minister of Health of British Columbia announced a bilateral agreement to invest $733 million over the next five years to help British Columbians age with dignity, closer to home, through improved access to home and community care and long-term care (LTC).
The Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health and the Honourable Lesa Semmler, Minister of Health and Social Services, Northwest Territories, will make an important health care announcement.
The Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health, along with the Honourable Adrian Dix, Minister of Health for British Columbia, will make an important announcement on seniors’ health care.
Today, the Government of Canada announced further details on the oral health care services that will be covered under the CDCP to prevent and treat oral health issues and disease.
The Government of Canada will be transitioning away from Wellness Together Canada beginning on April 3, 2024. After this time, Canadians will be able to access information on mental health resources, supports and services, including those available in their home province or territory, at Canada.ca/mental-health.
The Government of Canada tables legislation to delay MAID expansion by 3 years This news release deals with topics that may cause distress. If you or someone close to you needs support, resources are available at Canada.ca/mental-health.
Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced three new appointments as members to the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Governing Council.
