Media advisory The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Canada’s Minister of Health, and the Honourable John Main, Nunavut’s Minister of Health, will make an important funding announcement supporting long-term care in Nunavut. June 24, 2022, Iqaluit, Nvt. – The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Canada’s Minister of Health, and the Honourable John Main, Nunavut’s Minister of Health, will make…

Statement Today’s national data release on opioid-related deaths and harms is a stark reminder that the overdose crisis, and the increasingly toxic drug supply, continue to devastate families and communities across Canada. June 23, 2022 | Ottawa, ON | Public Health Agency of Canada Today’s national data release on opioid-related deaths and harms is a…

Statement Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, we honour the heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples. This day is also an opportunity to recognize the historic leadership and contributions of Indigenous Peoples across the country. June 21, 2022 | Ottawa, ON | Health Canada Today, on National Indigenous…

June 17, 2022 | Ottawa, ON | Health Canada Canada’s vaping market is evolving rapidly. A large number of vaping substances are available across the country and new formulations are frequently introduced with new flavours. Health Canada is restricted in its capacity to properly track market trends due to limited access to information on vaping…

Statement Following a thorough review of COVID Alert, the Government of Canada has decommissioned the application effective today, June 17, 2022. The exposure notification service is disabled and users can delete the app from their devices. June 17, 2022 | Ottawa, ON | Health Canada Following a thorough review of COVID Alert, the Government of Canada has…

Statement This week is National Blood Donor Week and today, we mark World Blood Donor Day. This day serves to raise awareness of the importance of blood donation in Canada and thank donors who selflessly help others with their lifesaving contributions. June 14, 2022 | Ottawa, ON | Health Canada This week is National Blood…