Today marks World Suicide Prevention Day, an opportunity to reiterate our commitment for mental health support and suicide prevention. Suicide is a public health issue that tragically affects people of all ages and backgrounds across the country, and which continues to be the second leading cause of death among young people in Canada. Every day, approximately 12 people in Canada die by suicide. Their deaths leave behind family members and loved ones grappling with unfathomable grief and loss.
I join Canadians in mourning profoundly the loss of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada and Commander-in-Chief of the Canadian Armed Forces.
The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, issued this statement today on new regulations by the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) to ensure Canadians’ interests are protected when they travel by air:
Health Canada authorized a submission from Héma-Québec to implement a more inclusive approach to blood donor screening. The approach eliminates the current three-month blanket donor deferral period for all men who have sex with men, and instead screens all donors, regardless of gender or sexuality, for high-risk sexual behaviour.
Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, issued the following statement: “The last two years have shown us how important it is to have strong and resilient supply chains that remain strong in the face of unexpected disruptions, such as severe weather or a global pandemic
Every year, on the 3rd of September, Canadians honour the dedication, bravery, and personal sacrifice of the 12,000 men and women who served in Canada’s Merchant Navy during the Second World War.
