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December
December 14, 2012
- Notice to the Media
- The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, joined by Randy Kamp, Member of Parliament for Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge-Mission, will make an important announcement.
Minister Aglukkaq will be available to answer questions from the media following her remarks. - Date
- Sunday, December 16, 2012
- Time
- 1:30 PM, PDT
- Location
- Maple Ridge Fire Hall #1
Training Room, 2nd floor
22708 Brown Avenue
Maple Ridge, BC - Media Inquiries
- Health Canada
(613) 957-2983
Cailin Rodgers
Office of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq
Federal Minister of Health
613-957-0200
December 4, 2012
- Notice to the Media
- Health Canada will hold a media technical briefing to outline actions being taken to help strengthen product safety in Canada.
Reporters who register will be e-mailed an embargoed document. - Date
- December 4, 2012
- Time
- 11:00 am EST
- Teleconference Dial-in:
- 613-960-7520
1- 877-413-4803
Conference ID: 4149560# - Media Inquiries
- Health Canada
(613) 957-2983
November
November 18, 2012
- Notice to the Media
- The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, joined by Shelly Glover, Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface, will make an important announcement.
Minister Aglukkaq will be available to answer questions from the media following her remarks. - Date
- November 19, 2012
- Time
- 10:15 a.m.
- Location
- Health Canada - Brooke Claxton Building
Room 0115C
Tunney’s Pasture
Ottawa, ON - Media Inquiries
- Media Inquiries
Health Canada
(613) 957-2983
Cailin Rodgers
Office of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq
Federal Minister of Health
(613) 957-0200
November 12, 2012
- Notice to the Media
- Health Canada and Lung Association of Nova Scotia representatives will be visiting a Halifax home that had high radon levels to raise awareness of radon gas and the need to test homes.
A demonstration of how to test and remediate a home for radon will be provided.
Health Canada and Lung Association of Nova Scotia representatives will be available to answer questions from the media following the demonstration. - Date
- November 14, 2012
- Time
- 10:00 am AST
- Location
- 5838 Pine Hill Drive
Halifax, NS - Media Inquiries
-
Lisa Gillis
Health Canada
(902) 426-7124Paige Hoveling
The Lung Association of Nova Scotia
(902) 443-8141, ext 29
November 8, 2012
- Notice to the Media
- The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, will attend the Toys for the North launch. While at the event the Minister will make an announcement related to the safety of children's toys.
- Date
- November 9, 2012
- Time
- 11:00 a.m.
- Location
- Thomson Terminals Warehouse
1231 Martin Grove Road
Etobicoke, Ontario
M9W 4X2 - Note:
- Media are required to present proper identification for accreditation.
- Media Inquiries
-
Health Canada
(613) 957-2983Cailin Rodgers
Office of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq
Federal Minister of Health
(613) 957-0200
October
October 2, 2012
- Notice to the Media
- The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, and Laurie Hawn, Member of Parliament for Edmonton-Centre, will announce two new initiatives.
- Date
- Wednesday, October 3 2012
- Time
- 12:30pm
- Location
- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
401 Smyth Road
Ottawa, ON - Note:
- Media should meet at 12:15 in the main entrance of CHEO and will be escorted by CHEO staff to laboratory restricted area.
Only closed toe and closed heel shoes allowed in the laboratory. - Media Inquiries
-
Health Canada
(613) 957-2983Cailin Rodgers
Office of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq
Federal Minister of Health
(613) 957-0200
October 2, 2012
- Notice to the Editors
-
Health Canada today released the October 2012 issue of the Canadian Adverse Reaction Newsletter (CARN).
This issue includes an article on the limitations with Lyme disease test kits and a reminder to health professionals of the importance of clinical diagnosis and early treatment. The article also encourages reporting of incidents with test kits, including false negative and false positive results.
This edition also includes an article highlighting the continued risks of liver damage associated with antiandrogens used mainly in the treatment of prostate cancer, and a case presentation on an adverse reaction to thalomid treatment.
The October 2012 edition of CARN can be viewed on the Health Canada Web site at: Canadian Adverse Reaction Newsletter
- Media Inquiries:
- Media Relations
Health Canada
(613) 957-2983
September
September 27, 2012
- Notice to the Media
- A meeting of Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers of Health will take place in Halifax on Friday September 28, 2012.
The meeting will be co-chaired by the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Federal Minister of Health, and the Honourable David Wilson, Minister for Health and Wellness for Nova Scotia. - Date
- Friday, September 28, 2012
- Time
- (1) F/P/T Tobacco Initiative
Photo opportunity only
8:45 a.m. (ADT)
(2) Meeting Commencement
Photo opportunity only
8:55 a.m. (ADT)
(3) Meeting Conclusion, Press Conference
Open to media 3:20 p.m. (ADT) - Location
- Georgian Lounge
Lord Nelson Hotel
1515 South Park Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia - Note:
- Media will be required to register when they arrive on-site. Proper accreditation will be required.
Media unable to attend the press conference in person can participate via teleconference at the telephone number: - English language:
- 613-960-7526 / 877-413-4814
Participant Code: 6102923 (English) - Media Inquiries
-
Health Canada
(613) 957-2983Cailin Rodgers
Office of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq
Federal Minister of Health
(613) 957-0200Sherri Aikenhead
Director of Communications
Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness
902-456-6386
September 25, 2012
- Notice to the Media
- The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, accompanied by Senator Jean-Guy Dagenais, will make an important announcement.
Minister Aglukkaq will be available to answer questions from the media following her remarks. - Date
- Wednesday, September 26, 2012
- Time
- 9:00 a.m. EDT
- Location
- House of Commons Foyer, Centre Block,
Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ontario - Media Inquiries
-
Health Canada
(613) 957-2983Cailin Rodgers
Office of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq
Federal Minister of Health
(613) 957-0200
September 17, 2012
- Notice to the Media
- The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, will participate in a press conference with Jordan Banks, Managing Director for Facebook Canada and Hélène Campbell, double-lung transplant recipient to launch a new Facebook organ donation initiative in Canada.
Minister Aglukkaq, Mr. Banks and Ms. Campbell will be available to answer questions from the media following the launch. - Teleconference Dial-in:
- 613-960-7520 / 877-413-4803
Conference code: 4143433 - Date
- Tuesday, September 18, 2012
- Time
- 3:45 p.m.
- Location
- National Press Theatre
150 Wellington Street, Ottawa - Media Inquiries
-
Health Canada
(613) 957-2983Cailin Rodgers
Office of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq
Federal Minister of Health
(613) 957-0200
July
July 30, 2012
- Notice to the Media
- The Honourable Peter Van Loan, Government House Leader and Member of Parliament for York-Simcoe, on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, will make an important funding announcement that will strengthen health services in First Nations communities in Saskatchewan.
Minister Van Loan will be available to answer questions from the media following his remarks. - Date
- July 31, 2012
- Time
- 10:30 (CST)
- Location
- Whitecap First Nation Health Center
316 Moose Woods Drive
Whitecap Dakota First Nation,
Saskatchewan - Media Inquiries
-
Health Canada
(613) 957-2983Cailin Rodgers
Office of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq
Federal Minister of Health
(613) 957-0200
July 17, 2012
Help on accessing alternative formats, such as Portable Document Format (PDF), Microsoft Word and PowerPoint (PPT) files, can be obtained in the alternate format help section.
Also available in Chinese
(PDF Version - Chinese only - 47 K)- Notice to the Media
- The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, along with Colin Carrie, Parliamentary Secretary, will deliver opening remarks at the inaugural meeting of the Advisory Council on Traditional Chinese Medicines (TCM).
Minister Aglukkaq and Colin Carrie will be available to answer questions from the media following their remarks. - Date
- Wednesday, July 18, 2012
- Time
- 9:20 a.m.
- Location
- Vancouver Room
Metropolitan Hotel
108 Chestnut Street
Toronto, Ontario - Media Inquiries
- Health Canada
613-957-2983
Cailin Rodgers
Office of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq
Federal Minister of Health
(613) 957-0200
July 16, 2012
- Notice to the Media
-
The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health will be joined by Pierre Poilievre, Member of Parliament for Nepean-Carleton and Hot 89.9 host Jeff Mauler to welcome home Hélène Campbell, double lung transplant recipient.
They will raise awareness of the importance of organ donation in Canada.
*Please note the location has changed due to potential risk of inclement weather.
- Date
- July 17, 2012
- Time
- 11:30 E.S.T
- Location
- Government Conference Centre
Sussex Lounge
2 Rideau Street
Ottawa, Ontario - Media Inquiries
-
Health Canada
(613) 957-2983Cailin Rodgers
Office of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq
Federal Minister of Health
(613) 957-0200
July 10, 2012
- Notice to the Editors
- Health Canada today released the July 2012 issue of the Canadian Adverse Reaction Newsletter (CARN).
This issue includes an article on LigaSure vessel sealing systems and reports of certain LigaSure surgical instruments sticking to tissue or clamping onto tissue but not releasing. LigaSure vessel sealing systems are used during surgery to seal small vessels (such as certain veins and arteries) and tissue, to stop or prevent bleeding.
It also includes the annual adverse reaction and incident reporting statistics for 2011, as well as a quarterly summary of communications to health professionals and the public.
The July 2012 edition of CARN can be viewed on the Health Canada Web site at: Canadian Adverse Reaction Newsletter - Media Inquiries
- Media Relations
Health Canada
613-957-2983
June
June 26, 2012
- Notice to the Media
- The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health will make an announcement to increase accountability and reporting of results in Canada's healthcare system.
Minister Aglukkaq will be available to answer questions from the media following her remarks. - Date
- June 27, 2012
- Time
- 10:00am
- Location
- University of Ottawa - Faculty of Medicine
Health Sciences Library
451 Smyth Road
Ottawa, ON - Media Inquiries
- Health Canada
613-957-2983
Cailin Rodgers
Office of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq
Federal Minister of Health
(613) 957-0200
June 18, 2012
- Notice to the Media
- The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health will make a tobacco related announcement.
Minister Aglukkaq will be available to answer questions from the media following her remarks. - Date
- June 19, 2012
- Time
- 9:00am
- Location
- Brooke Claxton Building
Room 0115C
Tunney's Pasture
Ottawa ON - Media Inquiries
- Health Canada
613-957-2983
Cailin Rodgers
Office of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq
Federal Minister of Health
(613) 957-0200
June 11, 2012
- Notice to the Media
- The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, along with the Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State for Seniors, will make an investment in healthcare.
Minister Aglukkaq will be available to answer questions from the media following their remarks. - Date
- June 12, 2012
- Time
- 9:15am
- Location
- Hospice at May Court
Library
114 Cameron Avenue
Ottawa, ON - Media Inquiries
- Health Canada
613-957-2983
Cailin Rodgers
Office of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq
Federal Minister of Health
(613) 957-0200
June 4, 2012
- Notice to the Media
- The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, accompanied by Shelly Glover, Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface - Winnipeg; and Fredericton Police Chief Barry MacKnight, will make an important announcement concerning regulations under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
- Date
- Tuesday, June 5, 2012
- Time
- 10:00 a.m.
- Location
- Brooke Claxton Building
Room 0115C
Tunney's Pasture
Ottawa ON - Media Inquiries
- Health Canada
613-957-2983
Cailin Rodgers
Office of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq
Federal Minister of Health
(613) 957-0200
May
May 18, 2012
- Notice to the Media
- The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, will provide remarks at the plenary session of the 65th session of the World Health Assembly.
- Date
- Monday, May 21, 2012
- Time
- 3:15 pm (CET)
- Location
- Salle des Assemblées, Palais des Nations
Avenue de la Paix,
Geneva, Switzerland - Media Inquiries
- Health Canada
613-957-2983
Cailin Rodgers
Office of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq
Federal Minister of Health
(613) 957-0200
May 7, 2012
- Notice to the Media
- The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, will attend and give remarks at a press conference hosted by the Mental Health Commission of Canada.
- Date
- Tuesday, May 8, 2012
- Time
- 11:30 am (EDST)
- Location
- Ballroom
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
1 Rideau St.
Ottawa, ON
K1N 8S7 - Media Inquiries
- Health Canada
613-957-2983
Cailin Rodgers
Office of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq
Federal Minister of Health
(613) 957-0200
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
- Notice to the Media
- The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health will make an important announcement regarding neuroscience research.
- Date
- Thursday, May 3, 2012
- Time
- 11:00 a.m. (EDST)
- Location
- Auditorium
MaRS Centre
101 College St.
Toronto, ON - Media Inquiries
- Health Canada
613-957-2983
Cailin Rodgers
Office of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq
Federal Minister of Health
(613) 957-0200
April
April 17, 2012
- Notice to the Editors
- Health Canada today released the April 2012 issue of the Canadian Adverse Reaction Newsletter (CARN).
This edition contains an article on a suspected association between the long-term use of the antibiotic minocycline for the treatment of acne in adolescents and two serious autoimmune disorders: drug-induced lupus erythematosus (a type of lupus), and autoimmune hepatitis (liver inflammation).
It also includes an article on the painkiller fentanyl and a suspected association with "serotonin syndrome" when fentanyl is used in combination with other drugs known as "serotonergic agents" (drugs that induce the release of the chemical serotonin in the brain, such as certain types of antidepressants and anti-migraine drugs). Serotonin syndrome is a potentially life threatening drug reaction involving too much serotonin in the body.
Finally, the issue contains a quarterly summary of communications to health professionals and the public.
The April 2012 edition of CARN can be viewed on the Health Canada Web site at: Canadian Adverse Reaction Newsletter - Media Inquiries
- Media Relations
Health Canada
613-957-2983
April 16, 2012
Help on accessing alternative formats, such as Portable Document Format (PDF), Microsoft Word and PowerPoint (PPT) files, can be obtained in the alternate format help section.
Also available in Inuktitut
- Notice to the Media
- The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, with the Honourable Keith Peterson, Minister of Health and Social Services, Government of Nunavut, will announce a new approach to health funding in Nunavut.
- Date
- Tuesday, April 17, 2012
- Time
- 10:30 a.m.
- Location
- Nunavut Legislature Building - Lobby
926 Federal Road,
Iqaluit
Nunavut - Media Inquiries
- Health Canada
613-957-2983
Cailin Rodgers
Office of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq
Federal Minister of Health
(613) 957-0200
Government of Nunavut
Ron Wassink
Communications Specialist
Department of Health and Social Services
867- 975-5710
March
March 19, 2012
- Notice to the Media
- Parliamentary Secretary of Health Colin Carrie will make an announcement to support the development of standardized skills, knowledge and techniques for case management in the health care system.
- Date
- Tuesday, March 20, 2012
- Time
- 3 p.m. EST
- Location
- Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute
Main Lobby
209 Victoria Street
Toronto, Ontario - Media Inquiries
- Health Canada
613-957-2983
Cailin Rodgers
Office of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq
Federal Minister of Health
(613) 957-0200
March 19, 2012
- Notice to the Media
- Bob Zimmer, Member of Parliament for Prince George - Peace River, on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, will make an announcement regarding improved access to quality nursing services in rural and remote Canada.
- Date
- Tuesday, March 20, 2012
- Time
- 10 a.m. (Pacific Time)
- Location
- University of Northern British Columbia
Learning building
Room 10-1546: Nursing Lab
Prince George, BC - Media Inquiries
- Health Canada
613-957-2983
Cailin Rodgers
Office of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq
Federal Minister of Health
(613) 957-0200
January
January 24, 2012
Help on accessing alternative formats, such as Portable Document Format (PDF), Microsoft Word and PowerPoint (PPT) files, can be obtained in the alternate format help section.
Also available in Chinese
- Notice to the Media
- The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, will hold a media availability to discuss the recent announcement of the creation of a national advisory committee on Traditional Chinese Medicines (TCMs)
- Date
- Wednesday, January 25, 2012
- Time
- 10:00 a.m.
- Location
- 300 West Georgia Street, Suite 808
Library Square Tower
Vancouver, BC V6B 6B4 - Media Inquiries
- Health Canada
613-957-2983
Cailin Rodgers
Office of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq
Federal Minister of Health
(613) 957-0200
January 10, 2012
- Note to Editors
- Health Canada today released the January 2012 issue of the Canadian Adverse Reaction Newsletter (CARN).
- This edition is themed around children (aged 0-18 years) and the importance of reporting adverse reactions in this age group.
- It contains an article on a suspected association between second-generation antipsychotics (also known as atypical antipsychotics), and cardiometabolic adverse reactions such as weight gain, high blood pressure and high blood sugar.
- It also includes an article on the limited availability of scientific data for drugs prescribed in children, along with an announcement highlighting research projects being undertaken by the Drug Safety and Effectiveness Network to increase the evidence available for drugs used in this age group.
- Finally, the issue contains an overview of adverse reaction reports received by Health Canada involving children in 2010, as well as a quarterly summary of communications to health professionals and the public.
- The January 2012 edition of CARN can be viewed on the Health Canada Web site at: Canadian Adverse Reaction Newsletter
- Media Inquiries:
- Media Relations
Health Canada
613-957-2983
January 20, 2012
- Notice to the Media
- On behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Eve Adams, Member of Parliament for Mississauga - Brampton South, will make an announcement on home care in Canada.
- Date
- January 23, 2012
- Time
- 11:30 a.m.
- Location
- Canadian Home Care Association
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle,
Suite 704
Mississauga, Ontario - Media Inquiries
- Health Canada
613-957-2983
Cailin Rodgers
Office of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq
Federal Minister of Health
613-957-0200
January 19, 2012
- Notice to the Media
- The Hon. Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, will be joined by the Hon. Don McMorris, Saskatchewan Minister of Health.
The Ministers will make an important announcement that will help support improvements in the healthcare system across the country.
The Ministers will also make an announcement to help increase the number of health professionals in the province. - Date
- Friday, January 20, 2012
- Time
- 9:30 a.m.
- Location
- West Winds Primary Health Centre
3311 Fairlight Drive,
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
S7M 3Y5 - Media Inquiries
- Health Canada
613-957-2983
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
613-941-4563
Cailin Rodgers
Office of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq
Federal Minister of Health
613-957-0200
January 11, 2012
Help on accessing alternative formats, such as Portable Document Format (PDF), Microsoft Word and PowerPoint (PPT) files, can be obtained in the alternate format help section.
Also available in Chinese
- Notice to the Media
- The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, along with Dr. Colin Carrie, Parliamentary Secretary on Health, will make an important announcement on traditional Chinese medicine.
Minister Aglukkaq and Colin Carrie will be available to answer questions from the media following their remarks. - Date
- Thursday, January 12, 2012
- Time
- 10:30 a.m. EST
- Location
- Victoria Room
Metropolitan Hotel
108 Chestnut Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 1R3 - Media Inquiries
- Health Canada
613-957-2983
Cailin Rodgers
Office of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq
Federal Minister of Health
(613) 957-0200
January 10, 2012
- Note to Editors
- Health Canada today released the January 2012 issue of the Canadian Adverse Reaction Newsletter (CARN).
- This edition is themed around children (aged 0-18 years) and the importance of reporting adverse reactions in this age group.
- It contains an article on a suspected association between second-generation antipsychotics (also known as atypical antipsychotics), and cardiometabolic adverse reactions such as weight gain, high blood pressure and high blood sugar.
- It also includes an article on the limited availability of scientific data for drugs prescribed in children, along with an announcement highlighting research projects being undertaken by the Drug Safety and Effectiveness Network to increase the evidence available for drugs used in this age group.
- Finally, the issue contains an overview of adverse reaction reports received by Health Canada involving children in 2010, as well as a quarterly summary of communications to health professionals and the public.
- The January 2012 edition of CARN can be viewed on the Health Canada Web site at: Canadian Adverse Reaction Newsletter
- Media Inquiries:
- Media Relations
Health Canada
613-957-2983
