October 17, 2024 | Ottawa, Ontario | Health Canada Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced a new appointment to the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB). Following a merit-based selection process, Sharon Blady is appointed to the Board for a five-year term. The Government of Canada is committed to appointing highly-qualified candidates to…

The government is launching call for proposals for urgent community support to help municipalities and First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities October 11, 2024 | Ottawa, ON | Health Canada No community has been left untouched by the toxic drug and overdose crisis. Its tragic impacts are felt among friends, families and neighbours. Too many…

Pharmacare Act includes universal access to contraception and diabetes medications. October 10, 2024 | Ottawa, Ontario | Health Canada  Everyone in Canada deserves access to the medications they need, regardless of where they live or their ability to pay. Canadians should not have to choose between purchasing the medications that keep them healthy and putting…

Statement This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week, an annual campaign designed to highlight that everyone’s experience with mental illness is unique and to encourage empathy towards those affected. October 8, 2024 | Ottawa, ON | Health Canada This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week, an opportunity to highlight that everyone’s experience with mental illness…