| Health Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced the members of the Expert Panel on the legislative review of the Cannabis Act.
| Health Canada | backgrounders
To help support people living with an addiction or who use substances, as well as respond to the overdose crisis and address harms related to substance use and the toxic illegal drug supply, the Government of Canada has announced over $15 million in funding for 24 innovative community-led projects across Canada.
| Health Canada | news releases
Today, during National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW), the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced over $15 million in federal funding for 24 projects across Canada through Health Canada’s Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP).
| Health Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will make an important announcement in support of people living with an addiction or who use substances across Canada on National Addictions Awareness Week.
| Health Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, Dr. Eileen de Villa, Toronto Medical Officer of Health and Dr. Vera Etches, Ottawa Medical Officer of Health will hold a media availability related to pediatric vaccination.
| Health Canada | news releases
Government of Canada Invests Close to $270 Million to Support Home and Community Care, Mental Health and Addictions Services in Quebec.
| Health Canada | statements
This week is National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW), a chance for Canadians to learn more about addiction, talk openly about prevention, treatment and recovery, and reduce the stigma surrounding substance use.
| Health Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will make an important funding announcement to improve the quality and accessibility of home and community care as well as mental health and addictions services in Quebec.
| Health Canada | statements
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is an opportunity for people to come together as a community to grieve and remember loved ones. A day when we find connection, healing, and hope through the shared experience of having lost someone we loved. Suicide is a significant public health issue and, on this day in particular, we extend our condolences to those for whom every single day is affected by their loss.
| Health Canada | media advisories
Government of Canada to detail next steps regarding two targeted cost of living support measures for those who need it most.
