Government of Canada to make announcement related to 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline
Media advisory
January 14, 2026, Toronto, Ontario – The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will make an important announcement related to the 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline.
There will be a media availability immediately following the announcement.
Date
January 16, 2026
Time
10:00 a.m. (ET)
Location
Toronto, Ontario
Members of the media are asked to contact Media Relations at media@hc-sc.gc.ca to receive event location details and confirm their attendance.
Media may also join by Zoom:
https://hc-sc-gc-ca.zoom.us/j/67246428984
Passcode: 698007
Please indicate your name (first and last) and media outlet when joining the event.
Simultaneous Interpretation
Media participating via Zoom may select either simultaneous French or English interpretation, or main floor feed (without interpretation).
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Media Inquiries:
Emmanuelle Ducharme
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Health
emmanuelle.ducharme@hc-sc.gc.ca
Media Relations
Public Health Agency of Canada
613-957-2983
media@hc-sc.gc.ca