March 14, 2022  |  Toronto, ON  |  Health Canada The COVID-19 pandemic has had significant adverse impacts on the health and well-being of Canadians and Indigenous Peoples, including with respect to mental health and substance use. Many Canadians have reported increased feelings of increased stress, anxiety, depression and loneliness, and national surveillance data has shown…

Media advisory The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will make an important announcement regarding mental health and substance use services for Canadians. March 11, 2022, Toronto, Ontario – The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will make an…

March 4, 2022                  Ottawa, ON                             Health Canada Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, welcomed the Royal Assent in Parliament of Bill C-10 – An Act respecting certain measures related to COVID-19. This bill provides Health Canada with $2.5 billion in funding and the statutory authority to purchase and distribute COVID-19 rapid tests across…

Statement March is Nutrition Month—a time to remember to take care of our families and ourselves by practising healthy eating habits. This year’s theme, “Ingredients for a Healthier Tomorrow,” encourages us to think about the key “ingredients” we all need to help us live longer and healthier lives March 1, 2022 | Ottawa, ON |…

Statement Health Canada authorizes Medicago COVID-19 vaccine for adults 18 to 64 years of age February 24, 2022 | Ottawa, ON | Health Canada Today, Health Canada authorized Medicago’s Covifenz COVID-19 vaccine for the prevention of COVID-19 in adults 18 to 64 years of age. After a thorough and independent scientific review of the evidence,…

February 24, 2022 | Chester, Nova Scotia | Health Canada The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted long-standing challenges in Canada’s long-term care (LTC) homes. We have seen gaps in infection prevention and control, staffing, and infrastructure, with tragic effects on residents, their families and those working in LTC homes. To keep seniors safe and improve their quality…