Independent expert panel will support evidence-based decision making on pesticides January 27, 2022 | Ottawa, ON | Health Canada Canadians have high expectations with regards to the transparency and sustainability of the pesticide review process, and the Government of Canada is committed to meeting these standards. Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, officially…

Statement Laser Medical Canada of Laval, Quebec, fined $68,593 for offences under the Food and Drugs Act and Medical Devices Regulations January 26, 2022 | Ottawa, ON | Health Canada Laser Medical Canada of Laval, Quebec, has pleaded guilty to charges related to illegally selling and advertising unlicensed medical devices, providing false statements to Health…

Statement This week was National Non-Smoking Week. It aims to educate Canadians about the health risks of smoking, help people quit, and deter non-smokers from starting to smoke and developing an addiction to nicotine. January 21, 2022 | Ottawa, ON | Health Canada  Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of premature death and disease…

Statement Health Canada has authorized the combination of two antiviral drugs, nirmatrelvir and ritonavir (brand name PAXLOVIDTM), to treat adults with mild to moderate COVID-19 who are at high risk of progressing to serious disease, including hospitalization or death. PAXLOVIDTM is the first COVID-19 therapy that can be taken at home. January 17, 2022 |…

Media advisory Health Canada officials will hold a technical briefing on COVID-19 therapeutics in Canada. January 17, 2022, OTTAWA, ON – Health Canada officials will hold a technical briefing on COVID-19 therapeutics in Canada. Officials will be available to answer questions from the media following their remarks. Date January 17, 2022 Time 11:00am (EST) Location…

January 14, 2021 | Toronto, ON | Health Canada Supporting the mental health and well-being of Canadians, as we continue to face the uncertainty and challenges from COVID-19 and its variants, is a priority for our Government. In April 2020, in response to the significant rise in feelings of stress, anxiety and depression seen in…