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Letter to the Editor in response to: "Up In Smoke" (National Post) - July 26, 2013)

| Health Canada | statements

Contrary to what is stated in your article ("Up In Smoke"), under the new Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (MMPR) announced by the Government of Canada on June 10, 2013, the fundamental role of health care practitioners does not change. The responsibility to assess a patient and decide on an appropriate treatment has always rested with health care practitioners, as it should. Under the MMPR, individuals must still consult an authorized health care practitioner; however, the new regime eliminates the need for individuals to share health information with Health Canada.


Ministerial Statement for International Youth Day 2013

| Global Affairs Canada | statements

Today's generation of children and youth is the largest in history: nearly half of the world's 6.8 billion people are under the age of 25. More than 90 percent of these young people live in the developing world, where many of them face huge challenges. Some have no education. Others have difficulty finding a job. Many are at risk of violence, exploitation, and abuse.


Letter to the Editor in response to: "Chemo scandal: Health Canada must act now" (Hamilton Spectator - August 9, 2013) and in response to: "Health Canada must police private drug-mixing companies: Editorial" (Toronto Star - August 10, 2013)

| Health Canada | statements

Contrary to what was written in your Aug. 9 editorial (Chemo scandal: Health Canada must act now), Health Canada is taking action to make sure there is appropriate oversight of companies providing compounding and admixing services.


Statement of Condolence

| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | statements

Ottawa, August 9, 2013-On the occasion of the passing of world-renowned Canadian researcher Dr. Tony Pawson, the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Industry, made the following statement:


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