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News Releases - 2012
December
- Harper Government Applauds One of the Largest Ever Public-Private Investments in Health Research - The Chagnon Family and the Azrieli Foundation commit $46 million to Support Canadian Brain Research [2012-12-21]
- Moving Forward Together in Wellness [2012-12-17]
- Harper Government Announces Proposed New Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations - Changes improve public safety, maintain patient access [2012-12-16]
- Health Canada and U.S. Food and Drug Administration complete first joint review of veterinary drug product [2012-12-14]
November
- Government of Canada Celebrates Registered Nurses [2012-11-27]
- Minister Aglukkaq announces new rules to address prescription drug abuse [2012-11-19]
- Harper Government Moves to Strengthen Drug Safety [2012-11-13]
- Harper Government Introduces Proposed Regulations to Protect Children from Harmful Chemical [2012-11-09]
- Harper Government Takes Action to Improve Food Safety [2012-11-08]
- Test Your Home for Radon During Lung Cancer Awareness Month Radon gas identified as second leading cause of lung cancer, after smoking [2012-11-01]
October
- Harper Government Takes Steps To Bring Clinical Trial Information Home - Plans Underway for First Canadian List of Authorized Clinical Trials [2012-10-18]
- Harper Government Takes Action to Help Canadians with Rare Diseases - Launch of First Ever Canadian Framework to Increase Access to New Treatments and Information and Orphanet-Canada Online Portal [2012-10-03]
September
- Harper Government delivers on promise to ban "Bath Salts" drug MDPV is now regulated under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act [2012-09-26]
- Harper Government Responds to the Senate Review of the 2004 Health Accord [2012-09-25]
August
- Updated Allergen Labelling Rules Now in Effect - Providing Families More Accurate Information About the Food They Eat [2012-08-03]
- Harper Government Working With Ontario First Nations to Address Prescription Drug Abuse [2012-08-03]
July
- Harper Government Invests To Improve e-Health in Saskatchewan First Nations [2012-07-31]
- Minister of Health Attends Inaugural Meeting of the Advisory Council on Traditional Chinese Medicines [2012-07-18]
- Welcome Home, Hélène Campbell! - Harper Government Announces Organ Transplant Investment [2012-07-17]
- Health Canada Announces Wind Turbine Noise and Health Study [2012-07-10]
June
- Harper Government Working with Ontario First Nations to Address Prescription Drug Abuse [2012-06-29]
- Harper Government Invests in Health Research - Reporting to Canadians on Health Investments [2012-06-27]
- Harper Government takes action with larger health warnings on tobacco products - Tough new warning labels take effect today [2012-06-19]
- Harper Government Announces Investment to Support Palliative Care - Offering Compassionate Care Outside of a Hospital Setting [2012-06-12]
- Harper Government Clamps Down on Street Drug "Bath Salts" - Will give law enforcement ability to deal with new drug threat [2012-06-05]
May
- Fewer Young People Smoking, Drinking and Using Drugs - New survey reveals encouraging trend [2012-05-31]
- Harper Government leads an international roundtable on mental health [2012-05-22]
- Harper Government supports universal health care and advances mental health at the World Health Assembly [2012-05-21]
- Harper Government Supports Better Health Care by Allowing More Health Professionals to Prescribe Legal Controlled Substances [2012-05-13]
- Harper Government Recognizes Nurses at the Tenth Annual Award of Excellence in Nursing [2012-05-11]
- Harper Government Welcomes Mental Health Strategy - A call to action for all Canadians [2012-05-08]
- Harper Government Announces Funding to Support Brain Research [2012-05-03]
April
- Harper Government Protects Food Safety, Reduces Red Tape [2012-04-26]
- Harper Government Cuts Red Tape that Delays Access to Over-the-Counter Drugs [2012-04-26]
Child Car Seat Cross Border Shopping - What Parents and Caregivers Should Know [2012-04-25]- Statement by the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, on Tobacco Control [2012-04-17]
- Minister Aglukkaq streamlines northern health funding processes [2012-04-17]
March
- Canada Concludes Preliminary Assessment of Triclosan [2012-03-30]
- Action Against Tuberculosis among Canada's First Nations People [2012-03-21]
- New health warnings appearing soon on cigarettes and little cigar packages [2012-03-21]
- Harper Government Announces Funding to Support Case Managers in the Health Care Sector [2012-03-20]
- Harper Government Announces Funds to Improve Quality Nursing Services in Rural and Remote Canada [2012-03-20]
- Minister of Health Highlights the Importance of Poison Prevention [2012-03-19]
February
January
- Statement by the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, on enforcement of the Cracking Down on Tobacco Marketing Aimed At Youth Act [2012-01-31]
- Government of Canada supports the development of a home care planning and evaluation tool [2012-01-23]
- The Harper Government and Saskatchewan Partner to Bring More Doctors and Nurses to Province [2012-01-20]
- Horizon Health Network to expand smoking cessation model throughout Atlantic Canada [2012-01-17]
- Harper Government Creates Advisory Committee on Traditional Chinese Medicines [2012-01-12]
News Releases - 2011
December
- Updated child car seat safety regulations come into force [2011-12-29]
- Strengthening Food Safety in Canada [2011-12-20]
- Whitecap Dakota First Nation Celebrates Opening of New Health Centre [2011-12-16]
- Government of Canada increases options for Natural Health Products [2011-12-13]
- Government of Canada supports drug abuse prevention for Northern and Prairie vulnerable youth [2011-12-09]
- Canadians Living Longer, Healthier Lives: Healthy Canadians 2010 Report [2011-12-07]
- Government of Canada engages with Traditional Chinese Medicine community [2011-12-05]
- Minister of Health recognizes the launch of Aboriginal AIDS Awareness Week 2011 and World AIDS Day [2011-12-01]
November
- Health Canada Responds to the Report of the Interim Auditor General Chapter 4: Regulating Pharmaceutical Drug [2011-11-22]
- World Health Organization Director-General Visits Canada [2011-11-21]
October
- Minister Aglukkaq Announces Appointment to Hazardous Materials Information Review Commission [2011-10-25]
- Harper Government engages with Traditional Chinese Medicine community [2011-10-14]
- Partners Sign Historic First Nations Health Agreement [2011-10-13]
- Harper Government Announces New Measures to Support Families - New Approach on Energy Drinks [2011-10-06]
- Minister Aglukkaq Announces Appointments to Hazardous Materials Information Review Commission [2011-10-04]
- Harper Government Takes Action for Consumer Product Safety [2011-10-03]
September
- Harper Government takes action with tough new warning messages For tobacco products [2011-09-27]
- Nuxalk First Nation Marks the Opening of a New Health and Administration Building [2011-09-08]
- Smoking in Canada Hits All-Time Low in 2010 [2011-09-07]
July
- Statement from the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, regarding the Supreme Court of Canada's decision in R. v. Imperial Tobacco Canada Ltd [2011-07-29]
- Harper Government Takes Action to Protect Children from Dangerous Products [2011-07-25]
- Homalco First Nation celebrates the opening of new health centre [2011-07-15]
June
- Statement by Minister Aglukkaq on Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency and Multiple Sclerosis [2011-06-29]
- Harper Government's Canada Consumer Product Safety Act Comes into Force [2011-06-20]
- Government of Canada Considers Improvements to the Marihuana Medical Access Program to Reduce the Risk of Abuse and Keep our Children and Communities Safe [2011-06-17]
May
- Health Canada Celebrates the Winners of the 2011 National Awards of Excellence in Nursing [2011-05-13]
March
- Government of Canada to explore new options for tobacco control [2011-03-25]
- Government of Canada Announces Funding to Support Training for Family Medicine Residents in Prince Edward Island [2011-03-23]
- Government of Canada Announces New Monitoring System for Multiple Sclerosis [2011-03-23]
- Government of Canada Works with Nunavut to Help Prevent Young People from Taking Illicit Drugs [2011-03-16]
- Minister Aglukkaq Highlights the Important Role of the Nutrition North Canada External Advisory Board [2011-03-14]
- Ministers Duncan and Aglukkaq Take Action to Ensure Successful Transition to Nutrition North Canada [2011-03-09]
- The Government of Canada and the Home Depot Team Up to Educate Canadians About Potential Environmental Hazards in the Home [2011-03-08]
- Minister Aglukkaq Appoints Chairperson and Vice-Chair to the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board [2011-03-08]
February
- Harper Government Announces Funding to Support New Family Medicine Positions and Training Opportunities in Saskatchewan [2011-02-23]
- Harper Government Announces Funding to Support New Family Medicine Positions in New Brunswick [2011-02-23]
- Harper Government Announces Funding to Support New Family Medicine Positions in Newfoundland and Labrador [2011-02-23]
- Harper Government Announces Funding to Support New Family Medicine Positions in British Columbia [2011-02-23]
- Harper Government Announces Funding to Support New Family Medicine Positions and Training Opportunities across Canada [2011-02-23]
- Harper Government Announces Funding to Support New Family Medicine Positions and a Family Medicine Training Centre in Canada's North [2011-02-22]
- Minister of Health announces funding for nutrition education programs in support of Nutrition North Canada [2011-02-21]
- Harper Government Takes Action to Protect Families [2011-02-21]
- Health Canada Recognized Among Canada's Best Diversity Employers [2011-02-21]
- Government of Canada acts to strengthen and enlarge health warnings on cigarette and little cigar packages [2011-02-18]
- Canada signs declaration on promoting healthy lifestyles and health care delivery in the Arctic [2011-02-16]
- Harper Government Strengthens Food Allergen Labelling Regulations [2011-02-14]
January
- Minister Aglukkaq marks National Non-Smoking Week with a focus on smoking prevention for youth [2011-01-20]
- Harper Government Takes Action to Reduce Children's Exposure to Phthalates [2011-01-18]
- Government of Canada Takes Further Action to Protect Canadians under the Chemicals Management Plan [2011-01-10]
News Releases - 2010
December
- Harper Government to strengthen and enlarge health warnings on cigarette packages [2010-12-30]
- Government of Canada, Assembly of First Nations continue joint Task Group on First Nations Health [2010-12-15]
- Harper Government's Consumer Product Safety Act Receives Royal Assent [2010-12-15]
- Harper Government's Consumer Product Safety Act Passes Parliament [2010-12-14]
- Harper Government Launches New Website to Assist Parents [2010-12-03]
- Harper Government Announces New Safety Requirements for Cribs, Cradles and Bassinets [2010-12-01]
November
- Minister Aglukkaq Announces Appointment to Hazardous Materials Information Review Commission [2010-11-30]
- Harper Government Encourages Canadians to Test their Homes for Radon [2010-11-30]
- Harper Government Takes Action to Protect Children from Lead Exposure [2010-11-29]
- Ministers of Justice, Public Safety and Health meet with U.S. Director of National Drug Control Policy [2010-11-22]
- Government of Canada Launches New Anti-drug Campaign: New Ads Latest in Effort to Help Parents Keep their Children Drug-free [2010-11-17]
- Government of Canada Works with Edmonton to Help Prevent Youth from Taking Illicit Drugs [2010-11-12]
October
- Government of Canada Works with B.C. Communities to Help Prevent Young People from Taking Illicit Drugs [2010-10-29]
- The Government of Canada and Food and Consumer Products of Canada Launch Major Nutrition Labelling Initiative [2010-10-22]
- Government of Canada Calls on Industry to Voluntarily Stop the Use of Cadmium in Children's Jewellery [2010-10-19]
- Government of Canada Works with B.C. Communities to Help Prevent Young People from Taking Illicit Drugs [2010-10-15]
- New Hospital Opens in Sioux Lookout [2010-10-15]
- Government of Canada Works with Alberta to Improve Drug Treatment Services Aimed at Youth [2010-10-14]
- Minister Aglukkaq Announces Two Year Extension of Territorial Health System Sustainability Initiative [2010-10-14]
- Government of Canada Works with Saskatchewan Communities to Help Prevent Young People from Taking Illicit Drugs [2010-10-13]
- Government of Canada Works with the Province of Manitoba to Reduce Illicit Drug Use [2010-10-12]
- Opaskwayak Cree Nation Celebrates a New Health Facility Funded Through Canada's Economic Action Plan [2010-10-08]
- Government of Canada Works with Yukon and its Communities to Help Prevent Young People from Taking Drugs [2010-10-07]
- Government of Canada Works with Northwest Territories and its Communities to Help Prevent Young People from Taking Drugs [2010-10-07]
- Government of Canada Works with Alberta Communities to Help Prevent Young People from Taking Illicit Drugs [2010-10-04]
September
- Health Canada Launches Public Consultation on Proposed Ban on Drop-side Cribs [2010-09-29]
- Canada Continues Strengthening Collaboration with China to Protect the Health & Safety of Canadians [2010-09-10]
- Second Canada-China Policy Dialogue on Health a Success [2010-09-09]
- Government of Canada Accepts Recommendations on MS Research [2010-09-01]
August
- Health Canada Launches its Not4me Facebook Fanpage Dedicated to Drug Prevention Among Youth [2010-08-17]
- Government of Canada Releases Biomonitoring Data from the Canadian Health Measures Survey [2010-08-16]
July
- Government of Canada Welcomes Sodium Reduction Report [2010-07-29]
- Government of Canada Announces Continued Support of National Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative [2010-07-28]
- Government of Canada Supports Research to Reduce Childhood Injuries [2010-07-27]
- Government of Canada invests in research on physical activity and health [2010-07-26]
- Government of Canada Ban on Flavoured Tobacco Products Now in Full Force [2010-07-05]
June
- Government of Canada Reaches Key Milestone in Plan to Enhance Protection Against Harmful Chemicals [2010-06-17]
- Health Canada Makes it Easier for Canadian Consumers to Report Side Effects [2010-06-17]
- Health Canada Calls for Stronger Safety Standards for Window Coverings [2010-06-17]
- The Government of Canada Funds Training for Smoking Cessation Project [2010-06-11]
- Minister of Health Discusses Product Safety Concerns with Consumer Advocacy Groups [2010-06-10]
- Government of Canada Delivers on Commitment for Tougher Consumer Product Safety [2010-06-09]
- Minister Aglukkaq Highlights Importance of Consumer Product Safety and Product Recalls [2010-06-08]
- Minister Aglukkaq Highlights Need for Tougher Product Safety Law [2010-06-07]
May
- The Government of Canada Announces Project Developed to Help the Gitxsan Communities Quit Smoking [2010-05-31]
- Government of Canada Invests in Province-wide Tobacco Cessation Programming in Alberta [2010-05-31]
- The Government of Canada Announces Project that Supports Smoking Cessation in First Nation Communities [2010-05-31]
- The Government of Canada Announces Project that Helps Youth Quit Smoking [2010-05-31]
- The Government of Canada Announces Project that Reduces Smoking Rates Among Restaurant and Bar Staff [2010-05-31]
- Government of Canada Urges Pregnant Mothers to Go "Smoke-Free" [2010-05-31]
- Minister Aglukkaq Shows Support for Nunavut's Newest Boarding Home [2010-05-29]
- Government of Canada Introduces Legislation to Improve Drinking Water Quality in First Nation Communities
- Canada Plays Key Role in Strengthening Global Health [2010-05-18]
- Minister of Health Acknowledges Dedication of the Winners of the 2010 National Award of Excellence in Nursing [2010-05-14]
- Government of Canada Announces Funding to Support 15 New Family Medicine Positions for Canada's North [2010-05-10]
- Your Health at Home - The First Nations Environmental Health Guide is Now Available [2010-05-07]
April
March
- Government of Canada Releases Draft Assessments for 17 Substances included in the Chemicals Management Plan [2010-03-22]
- Health Canada Completes Safety Assessment of Caffeine use in Non-Cola Beverages [2010-03-19]
- Health Canada Reminds Parents and Caregivers to Take Steps to Prevent Unintentional Poisoning [2010-03-15]
- Health Canada Launches the Translated Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide for First Nations, Inuit and Métis in Four Aboriginal Languages [2010-03-08]
- Government of Canada Completes Assessments for 14 Additional Substances under the Chemicals Management Plan [2010-03-05]
- Government of Canada Supports Improvements to the Postgraduate Medical Education System [2010-03-02]
- Government of Canada Launches Environmental Health Guide [2010-03-01]
- Health Canada's Hazardcheck Guide [2010-04-13]
February
- Health Canada Recommends Stricter Safety Standards for Playpen Accessories [2010-02-26]
- Government of Canada Works with Nova Scotia to Help Prevent Young People from Using Illicit Drugs [2010-02-18]
January
- Government of Canada Releases Draft Screening Assessments for Batch 8 Substances [2010-01-30]
- Government of Canada Announces Significant Contribution to the World Health Organization Global Pandemic Relief Efforts [2010-01-28]
- Government of Canada Announces Project that Engages Youth in Tobacco Control Initiatives [2010-01-21]
- Government of Canada Announces Project That Will Help Pregnant Women Quit Smoking [2010-01-20]
- Government of Canada Announces Project that will Increase Action Across Canada on Tobacco Use Reduction [2010-01-20]
- Government of Canada Encourages Healthy Living in Canadians through Smoking Cessation Program [2010-01-18]
- Canada to Bridge Mexico's H1N1 Flu Vaccine Requirements [2010-01-06]
