August 12, 2021  |  Ottawa, ON  |  Health Canada Indigenous children in Canada face inequities in accessing health services, including mental health and wellness resources, and the COVID-19 pandemic has worsened these gaps. The Government of Canada is working with partners to address the unique health needs of Indigenous children and ensure they have access…

August 6, 2021                       St. John’s, Newfoundland                  Health Canada The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted long-standing challenges in Canada’s long-term care (LTC) homes. Gaps have been exposed in infection prevention and control, staffing and infrastructure, with tragic effects on residents, their families and those working in LTC facilities. That’s why, in the 2020 Fall Economic…

August 6, 2021 | Ottawa, Ontario | Health Canada Canada’s universal, publicly funded health care system is a source of pride for Canadians. The Government of Canada is working closely with provincial and territorial governments to strengthen health care and adapt the system to the challenges of delivering health care during the COVID-19 pandemic and…

August 13, 2021 | Burnaby, British Columbia | Health Canada The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted long-standing challenges in Canada’s long-term care (LTC) facilities. Gaps have been exposed in infection prevention and control, staffing and infrastructure, with tragic effects on residents, their families and those working in these settings. That’s why, in the 2020 Fall Economic…

August 12, 2021 | Ottawa, Ontario | Health Canada The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted long-standing challenges in Canada’s long-term care (LTC) facilities. Gaps have been exposed in infection prevention and control, staffing and infrastructure, with tragic effects on residents, their families and those working in these settings. That’s why, in the 2020 Fall Economic Statement,…

August 12, 2021   |  Ottawa, Ontario   |  Health Canada          The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted long-standing challenges in Canada’s long-term care (LTC) facilities. Gaps have been exposed in infection prevention and control, staffing and infrastructure, with tragic effects on residents, their families and those working in these settings. That’s why, in the 2020…