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…

Backgrounder On June 11 2022, Health Canada will publish the proposed Regulations Amending the Tobacco Products Regulations (Plain and Standardized Appearance) and proposed Order Amending Schedule 1 to the Tobacco and Vaping Products Act in the Canada Gazette Part I (CGI) for a 75-day consultation period. June 2022 Tobacco use in Canada Tobacco use continues…

Proposed measures seek to strengthen regulations for tobacco product packaging and labelling June 10, 2022 | Ottawa, ON | Health Canada Despite decades of efforts, tobacco use continues to be the leading preventable cause of illness and premature death in Canada, killing approximately 48,000 Canadians each year. While novel and provocative when introduced more than…

Media advisory The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health will announce proposed measures to strengthen regulations for tobacco products. June 9, 2022, OTTAWA, ON – The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health will announce proposed measures to strengthen regulations…

Statement This week is Canadian Environmental Week and today, we recognize Canada’s Clean Air Day. June 8, 2022 | Ottawa, ON | Government of Canada This week is Canadian Environmental Week and today, we recognize Canada’s Clean Air Day. Clean air and a healthy environment are two of the foundations of good health. By protecting…

Backgrounder To help support the response to the overdose crisis and address harms related to substance use and the toxic illegal drug supply, over the last two years, the Government of Canada has dedicated over $182 million to Health Canada’s Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP), and recently proposed another $100 million through Budget 2022.…