· Health Canada
Federal-Provincial-Territorial Health Ministers’ Meeting
An in-person meeting of Federal, Provincial and Territorial (FPT) Ministers of Health will take place October 15 and 16, in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
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· Health Canada
Canada and Yukon reach agreement in principle to improve access to health care
Today, the Honourable Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Brad Cathers, Yukon’s Minister of Health and Social Services, announced that Canada and Yukon have reached an agreement in principle to renew the Working Together bilateral agreement. Once finalized, the agreement will provide approximately $52.1
· Public Health Agency of Canada
Message from the Minister of Health – World Mental Health Day
As we mark World Mental Health Day and bring Mental Illness Awareness Week to a close this weekend, we reflect on the importance of having open conversations about mental health.
· Health Canada
Governments of Canada and of Yukon to make healthcare announcement in Whitehorse
The Honourable Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Brad Cathers, Yukon’s Minister of Health and Social Services, will make an important healthcare announcement.
· Health Canada
Expanding Canada’s Health Workforce
The Government of Canada is providing more than $31 million in federal funding for six projects that will make it faster and easier for internationally educated health professionals to join Canada’s health workforce.
· Health Canada
More health professionals, better care for Canadians
Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Sylvia Jones, Ontario Minister of Health, announced more than $31 million in federal funding for six projects that will make it faster and easier for internationally educated health professionals to join Canada’s health workforce.
· Health Canada
Governments of Canada and of Northwest Territories to make healthcare announcement in Ottawa
The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and Lucy Kuptana, Northwest Territories Interim Minister of Health and Social Services will make an important healthcare announcement.
· Health Canada
Helping Islanders save millions on prescription drugs
Today, the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Canada’s Minister of Health, the Honourable Premier of PEI, Rob Lantz, and the Honourable Cory Deagle, Minister of Health and Wellness for PEI, announced the government intention to invest over $32 million over three years to support the Improving Affordable Access to Prescrip
· Health Canada
Governments of Canada and of Prince Edward Island (PEI) to make healthcare announcement in Charlottetown
The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, the Honourable Premier of PEI, Rob Lantz, and the Honourable Cory Deagle, Minister of Health and Wellness for PEI, will make an important healthcare announcement to improve the cost of living for Islanders.
· Health Canada
Investing in precision oncology research to enhance equitable access across Canada
Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced an $80 million investment, over four years, to the Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI) for its work in precision oncology research.
· Health Canada
Government of Canada to announce funding for cancer research
The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will announce an investment to advance research and personalized cancer care.
· Public Health Agency of Canada
Message from the Minister of Health on World Alzheimer's Day
On World Alzheimer’s Day, the Minister raises awareness of dementia and highlights Canada’s latest national dementia strategy report and the authorization of two new treatments for mild cognitive impairment or early-stage Alzheimer’s disease.
· Public Health Agency of Canada
Progress update on the Vaccine Impact Assistance Program
The Government of Canada is committed to supporting people in Canada who have experienced a serious and permanent vaccine-related injury through the Vaccine Impact Assistance Program (VIAP) and to providing claimants with the information they need to navigate the process more easily.
· Public Health Agency of Canada
Government of Canada expands access to HIV self-testing and peer support services
Today, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, Doug Eyolfson, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg West, alongside the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, Dr. Joss Reimer, announced a $5 million investment to improve HIV prevention and support services.
· Public Health Agency of Canada
Message from the Minister of Health on World Suicide Prevention Day
On World Suicide Prevention Day, we renew our commitment to preventing suicide, to supporting people who may be struggling, and to creating spaces for open, compassionate conversations that can help save lives.
· Public Health Agency of Canada
Government of Canada to make an announcement to support improving HIV prevention and support services
Doug Eyolfson, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg West, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will hold a news conference to announce investments to improve access to HIV prevention and support services. He will be joined by the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, Dr. Joss Reimer, Senator David M. Wells, and Uzoma Asagwara, Manitoba Minister of Health, Seniors and Long
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