Today, we recognize Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, a time to extend our compassion and support to the many families across Canada who have experienced the loss of a child during pregnancy or early infancy. This day serves as a reminder that behind each statistic is a family forever changed by grief and loss.
The Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, met with G7 health leaders and international health partners to discuss how they can work collaboratively to prepare for future health emergencies and build a healthier planet.
The Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Ya'ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, issued a joint message during Breast Cancer Awareness Month to highlight the Government of Canada’s progress on the breast cancer screening and prevention action plan.
The Government of Canada is investing more than $5 million over five years to fund five Indigenous focused projects aimed at preventing child maltreatment and youth dating violence. These projects will help over 1,270 Indigenous children, youth, and families, as well as service providers, across Canada by providing them with the tools to build safe, supportive relationships.
Today, we are pleased to announce the release of the Pan-Canadian Action Plan (PCAP) on Antimicrobial Resistance Year 1 Progress Report. The report provides an overview of the activities underway and milestones we have reached with our federal, provincial and territorial partners during the first year of the Pan-Canadian Action Plan.
The Government of Canada is committed to supporting the needs of all persons with disabilities in Canada, including people with neurodevelopmental conditions like autism, and those who care for them.
Today, the Honourable Ya'ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced an investment of over $5 million in funding over five years for five Indigenous focused projects aimed at promoting child development and preventing, recognizing and responding safely to child maltreatment and youth dating violence. These projects will serve over 1,270 Indigenous children, youth and their families across Canada.
The data released today shows that the number of opioid-related deaths, hospitalizations and emergency service (EMS) responses in the first quarter of 2024 was lower than the same period in 2023, however the rates remain at critically high levels.
Today, the co-chairs of the federal, provincial, and territorial Special Advisory Committee on Toxic Drug Poisonings—Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, and Dr. Sudit Ranade, Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health—issued the following statement on the release of the latest surveillance data on opioid and stimulant-related harms in Canada for the period of January to March 2024. While it is too early to draw conclusions on trends this year, the latest data shows that the number of opioid-related deaths, hospitalizations and EMS responses in the first quarter of 2024 was lower than the same period in 2023.
