On May 10, 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) Director General convened the fifth meeting of the International Health Regulations (IHR) Emergency Committee on the multi-country outbreak of mpox to consider whether mpox still constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).
Transport Canada is closely monitoring the wildfires throughout British Columbia, Alberta and the Prairies, and their impact on the national transportation system.
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As Minister responsible for the National Capital Commission, I am pleased to announce that following an open, transparent and merit-based selection process, Maryse Gaudreault has been appointed as chairperson of the National Capital Commission’s board of directors, effective June 6, 2023, for a term of 4 years.
This week marks National Hospice Palliative Care Week in Canada, a time to raise awareness about how palliative care can alleviate suffering and improve quality of life for people living with a serious illness and their loved ones.
From May 7 to 10, 2023, I was honoured to co-chair Canada’s first-ever Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) International Mentoring Workshop for Indigenous young women, organized in collaboration with the NEA and Trent University and supported by national and international mentors.
Today, as part of National Nursing Week, we recognize and celebrate the dedication and determination of nurses, nurse educators, and nursing students in Canada who provide essential care for us and our loved ones. This year's theme “Our Nurses. Our Future.” is an opportunity to highlight the pivotal role that nurses play in Canadian society.
At every stage of our healthcare journey—from birth to death and everything in between—nurses play an invaluable role in supporting patients and their families.
Today, as we close out Mental Health Week in Canada, we also mark National Child and Youth Mental Health Day – an opportunity to raise awareness about youth mental health and discuss how we can work together to end stigma.
Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, issued the following statement.