Statement Today is World Mental Health Day and this year’s theme is, “It is Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace.” October 10, 2024 | Ottawa, ON | Health Canada Today is World Mental Health Day and this year’s theme is, “It is Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace.” Prioritizing workplace mental…

October 7, 2024 | Ottawa, Ontario | Health Canada  Across Canada, firefighters put themselves in harm’s way to keep our communities safe, including by helping to fight wildland fires that have increased in severity in recent years due to climate change. Because of their regular exposure to toxic chemicals from burning materials and firefighting foams,…

New series of guidance and resources promote equitable access to quality care for all September 26, 2024 | Ottawa, Ontario | Health Canada Everyone in Canada deserves a health system that provides each of us with access to the services we need, when and where we need them. The availability and types of mental health…

Governments will work together to provide universal access to contraception, diabetes medication, and hormone replacement therapy. September 12, 2024 | Vancouver, British Columbia | Health Canada Canadians should have access to the medications they need, regardless of where they live or their ability to pay. In 2021, over a quarter of British Columbia (BC) residents…