Statement The federal Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health is announcing the granting of a time-limited exemption for three years under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) so that adults in the province of British Columbia will not be subject to criminal charges for personal possession of small amounts…

VANCOUVER – British Columbia is taking a critical step toward reducing the shame and fear associated with substance use as the federal Minister of Mental Health and  Addictions and Associate Minister of Health announced the granting of a three-year exemption under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) to remove criminal penalties for people who…

Statement Today, the Government of Canada recognizes World No Tobacco Day. This annual event organized by the World Health Organization aims to raise awareness about the harms of tobacco, as well as the benefits of quitting smoking. May 31, 2022 │Ottawa, ON │Health Canada Today, the Government of Canada recognizes World No Tobacco Day. This…

Media advisory The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, and the Honourable Sheila Malcolmson, British Columbia Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, will make a joint announcement. May 30, 2022, VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister…

May 30, 2022 | Ottawa, Ontario | Health Canada/Public Health Agency of Canada The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, concluded a successful trip to Europe where he attended the G7 Health Ministers’ Meeting and the 75th World Health Assembly (WHA). Canada is committed to working with its international partners to collaborate on shared health…

The Intersectoral Action Fund addresses complex public health challenges May 26, 2022 | Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island | Public Health Agency of Canada Canada is one of the healthiest countries in the world, and everyone in Canada deserves opportunities to thrive and lead a healthy life. The Government of Canada recognizes that every individual should…