Health Canada is warning consumers not to use the prescription drug ratio-Morphine SR in 15 milligram (mg), 30 mg, and 60 mg formats. Some tablets may contain more morphine than the label indicates, exposing patients to the potential risk of accidental overdose. Oversized tablets that are noticeably thicker than the regular tablets, and which may contain more morphine than the strength indicated, have been found on the Canadian market. Ratio-Morphine SR tablets are taken orally for the relief of severe pain.
| Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
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Through the Communities Component, the federal and provincial governments together will invest $66 million between now and 2014, which will help meet the local infrastructure needs and priorities of New Brunswick villages and towns.
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Today, the Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), gave Her Excellency Michelle Bachelet, President of the Republic of Chile, an overview of Canada's Science and Technology Strategy and how innovative partnerships with industry, universities and international partners are providing Canadian businesses with targeted research and groundbreaking discoveries for commercial development.
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The Government of Canada is following through on its commitment to strengthen Canada's public pension system and ensure that low-income seniors keep more of their hard earned money.
The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of Public Safety, will be joined by the Honourable Doug W. Currie, Minister of Health, Social Services and Seniors, Prince Edward Island.
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When it comes to natural health products research, Biotanika and the National Research Council Canada (NRC) are reaching beyond borders. They have signed a collaborative research agreement bridging expertise from a private company and a federal R&D organization, and involving teams drawn from Quebec and Prince Edward Island.
Brock University's Centre for the Arts will be able to present its Professional Entertainment Series, thanks to an investment by the Government of Canada.
The stories of elderly Francophones from the west coast of Newfoundland will soon be brought to life through dance, mime, and music, thanks to an investment by the Government of Canada.
The Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of Labour and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, will meet with reservists at the 734 Regina Communication Squadron to highlight recent initiatives under the reinstatement strategy for the Canada Reserve Force.
The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of Public Safety, will be joined by Mike Allen, Member of Parliament for Tobique-Mactaquac. A brief media availability will follow.
