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Government of Canada to make an announcement on palliative care

Media advisory Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay-Rainy River, on behalf of the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, will hold a news conference to announce funding to improve palliative care. May 3, 2024, Thunder Bay, Ontario – Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay-Rainy River, on behalf of the Honourable Mark…

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Message from the Minister of Health and the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health – Mental Health Week

Statement Today marks the beginning of Mental Health Week, reminding us that our mental health is just as important as our physical health and there are things we can do every day to take care of our mental wellbeing. May 06, 2024 | Ottawa, ON | Health Canada Today marks the beginning of Mental Health…

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A Message from the Minister of Health and the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health on National Nursing Week

Statement Today, to kick off National Nursing Week, we recognize and celebrate all nurses who dedicate their professional lives to providing high-quality care for us and our loved ones. This year’s theme “Changing Lives. Shaping Tomorrow.” highlights that while you help to save and change lives everyday, you are also helping to shape the future…

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Message from the Minister of Health and Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health on National Hospice Palliative Care Week (May 5-11, 2024)

Statement This week marks National Hospice Palliative Care Week in Canada and this year’s theme highlights the importance of providing compassionate care to anyone facing a serious illness, regardless of age, stage of illness, or which treatments they receive. May 6, 2024 | Ottawa, ON | Health Canada This week marks National Hospice Palliative Care…

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Government of Canada Supports Lakehead University’s project to assist underserved populations in receiving palliative care services

$2.38 million in funding will support improved access and facilitate system change for underserved populations May 6, 2024 | Thunder Bay, Ontario | Health Canada Palliative care improves the quality of life and comfort of seriously ill patients and their families. Some people experience more challenges than others when accessing palliative care, including people aged…

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Personal possession of small amounts of certain illegal drugs in British Columbia

May 07, 2024 Original exemption On January 31, 2023, a subsection 56(1) exemption under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) related to personal possession of certain controlled substances came into effect in the province of British Columbia (BC). After a thorough assessment, this exemption was granted by the federal Minister of Mental Health and…

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