Government of Canada moves forward on commitments to strengthen the pesticide review process
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Government of Canada moves forward on commitments to strengthen the pesticide review process
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Public Health Update on the Health Effects of Wildfires
| Health Canada | news releases
Canada is facing unprecedented impacts from forest fires this year, with the increased intensity of this year’s wildfire season being felt by communities across the country.
The Government of Canada will hold a technical briefing on sustainable pesticide management
| Health Canada | media advisories
Officials from the Government of Canada will hold a technical briefing on the next steps in the ongoing pesticide transformation agenda.
Government of Canada to provide update on public health concerns related to wildfires (June 19, 2023)
| Health Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, and Government of Canada officials will provide an update on public health concerns related to wildfires.
Message from the Minister of Health and the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health – National Blood Donor Week (June 11-17, 2023)
| Health Canada | statements
This year, to highlight the need for new donors and inspire people to help make our blood system stronger, Canadian Blood Services (CBS) is continuing their “Shine a Light” campaign and Héma-Québec is continuing their call to action for more people to make a difference. More donations help save lives and strengthen our health care system overall, improving access to life saving health care services when and where we need them.
Government of Canada and Chief Nursing Officer hosted the Nursing Retention Forum to address health workforce challenges
| Health Canada | news releases
Today, the Government of Canada hosted a Nursing Retention Forum, led by Canada’s Chief Nursing Officer, Dr. Leigh Chapman, bringing together the nursing community, employers and frontline workers from across the country to discuss the current health workforce crisis including strategies to address and improve nursing retention.
Government of Canada Supports Research on COVID-19 Treatments for Transplant Recipients
| Health Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, announced $1.8 million in funding over three years to the Canadian Donation and Transplantation Research Program (CDTRP), hosted by the University of Alberta, to support research to address COVID-19 related issues for transplant recipients.
Joint Statement on the North American Drug Dialogue Public Health Summit
| Health Canada | statements
Ministers and Secretaries of Health and Senior officials from Canada, Mexico, and the United States met on June 6 and 7, 2023, in Washington, D.C. at the White House for the North American Drug Dialogue (NADD) Public Health Summit.
Message from the Minister of Health – Clean Air Day
| Health Canada | statements
The air we breathe is essential to our health and wellbeing and it is our responsibility to protect it.
Statement from the Minister of Health on drug and other health product shortages
| Health Canada | statements
Drugs and other health products are essential to maintaining and improving our health. Disruptions to this critical supply can cause hardships for Canadians and their families and put stress on our health care system. This is why ensuring Canadians can get the drugs and other health products they need when they need them, is one of our government’s top priorities.