| Health Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Canada’s Minister of Health, and the Honourable Mark McLane, Minister of Health and Wellness for Prince Edward Island (PEI), announced that as of July 1, 2023, PEI will enhance its Catastrophic Drug Program by lowering the cap on the amount of money a household needs to spend out of pocket on eligible medications.
| Health Canada | news releases
The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue, announced that applications for the second benefit period of the Canada Dental Benefit will open on July 1, 2023.
| Health Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, announced that the Government of Canada has banned the cruel and unnecessary testing of cosmetic products on animals in Canada, representing a major step forward in supporting animal welfare by reducing our reliance on animal testing, while ensuring health and safety.
| Health Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health will make an important announcement on proposed amendments that would prohibit testing cosmetics on animals in Canada.
| Health Canada | news releases
Every day, firefighters put their lives on the line to keep Canadians safe. The Government of Canada acknowledges the incredible work they do to protect our communities and continues to take the necessary action to protect these first responders in their lifesaving work.
| Health Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board and Member of Parliament for Ottawa-Vanier, on behalf of the Honorable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, highlighted more than $1.9 million in funding for Pathways to Recovery’s Safer Supply Ottawa Program through Health Canada’s Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP).
| Health Canada | news releases
Government of Canada gets access to vaping product sales and ingredients information
| Health Canada | statements
Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, we celebrate and honour the heritage and achievements of Indigenous Peoples across the country. This day encourages Canadians to learn more about the rich and diverse cultures, voices, experiences, and histories of First nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples.
| Health Canada | media advisories
The Honorable Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board and Member of Parliament for Ottawa-Vanier, on behalf of the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will highlight funding to improve the health outcomes of people who use substances in Ottawa.
| Health Canada | backgrounders
Health Canada, along with Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), announced the next steps toward a sustainable approach to pesticides management in Canada.
