Today, the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, alongside Patrick Weiler, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country, announced more than $20 million in federal funding for 42 projects across British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan through Health Canada’s Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP).
Today, the Government of Canada and the Government of Nunavut are taking the next step by announcing an agreement in principle for a shared plan that will invest $381 million in federal funding over 10 years in Nunavut, including $70 million for a new bilateral agreement focusing on shared health priorities. This investment also includes $127 million in CHT growth since 2022-2023, a guaranteed 5 per cent growth to the CHT for the next five years (expected additional value of $17 million over 10 years), and $2 million through an immediate one-time CHT top-up to address urgent needs, especially in pediatric hospitals and emergency rooms, and long wait times for surgeries.
The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will announce funding to improve health outcomes for people at risk of substance-related harms and overdose across British Columbia and the Prairies.
As part of the Government of Canada’s plan to address this challenge and improve health workforce planning, today the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, announced over $2.5 million over three years to the Canadian Council for Practical Nurse Regulators (CCPNR) for the project Nursys in Canada, a national nurse database to allow the exchange of information about a nurse’s licensing history.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
