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May 13, 2022, 12:45 ET Government of Canada tables the Final Report of the Expert Panel on Medical Assistance in Dying and Mental Illness

OTTAWA, ON, May 13, 2022 /CNW/ - Medical assistance in dying (MAID) remains an important and deeply personal issue for many Canadians. The Government of Canada is committed to a legal framework for...

May 12, 2022, 12:20 ET Advisory - Health Canada warns of three DigitDots magnet sets that pose serious risks

OTTAWA, ON, May 12, 2022 /CNW/ - Summary Product: DigitDots 3 mm and 5 mm Magnetic Balls Issue: These magnet sets are small enough to be swallowed, posing serious and potentially life-threatening...

May 11, 2022, 12:37 ET Government of Canada Strengthens Access to Abortion Services

OTTAWA, ON, May 10, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - The Government of Canada firmly believes that everyone should have access to safe and consistent reproductive health services, including abortion. Although...

May 11, 2022, 09:00 ET /R E P E A T - NOTICE TO THE MEDIA - Government of Canada to announce funding to strengthen access to abortion services (May 11, 2022)/

OTTAWA, ON, May 10, 2022 /CNW/ - The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, will make an important funding...

May 10, 2022, 16:13 ET NOTICE TO THE MEDIA - Government of Canada to announce funding to strengthen access to abortion services (May 11, 2022)

OTTAWA, ON, May 10, 2022 /CNW/ - The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, will make an important funding...

May 07, 2022, 16:00 ET Advisory - One lot of Pharmasave Advanced Relief Eye Drops and Compliments Advanced Relief Eye Drops recalled because of a packaging error that may pose health risks

OTTAWA, ON, May 7, 2022 /CNW/ - Summary Product: Pharmasave Advanced Relief Eye Drops and Compliments Advanced Relief Eye Drops Issue: Teva Canada Ltd. is recalling one lot of each product because of ...

May 06, 2022, 10:21 ET Health Canada Provides $2M to Support Mental Health Project for Post-Secondary Students

FREDERICTON, NB , May 6, 2022 /CNW/ - Health Canada Post-secondary students are among those hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic, with social isolation, virtual learning challenges, job insecurity,...

May 06, 2022, 10:15 ET Advisory - Multiple unauthorized sex enhancement and workout products seized from stores in B.C.'s lower mainland and Cochrane, AB, may pose serious health risks

OTTAWA, ON, May 6, 2022 /CNW/ - Health Canada is advising Canadians that the following product(s) may pose serious health risks. For more information, including what Canadians should do, visit the...

May 06, 2022, 09:30 ET /R E P E A T -- NOTICE TO THE MEDIA - Government of Canada officials to hold a news conference on coronavirus disease (May 6, 2022)/

OTTAWA, ON, May 5, 2022 /CNW/ - Government of Canada officials will provide an update on coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Participants will be available to answer questions from the media following...

May 06, 2022, 08:00 ET /R E P E A T -- NOTICE TO THE MEDIA - Government of Canada to announce funding to support mental health for post-secondary students/

FREDERICTON, NB, May 5, 2022 /CNW/ - Jenica Atwin, Member of Parliament for Fredericton, on behalf of the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister...

May 05, 2022, 17:44 ET NOTICE TO THE MEDIA - Government of Canada officials to hold a news conference on coronavirus disease (May 6, 2022)

OTTAWA, ON, May 5, 2022 /CNW/ - Government of Canada officials will provide an update on coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Participants will be available to answer questions from the media following...

May 05, 2022, 12:18 ET NOTICE TO THE MEDIA - Government of Canada to announce funding to support mental health for post-secondary students

FREDERICTON, NB, May 5, 2022 /CNW/ - Jenica Atwin, Member of Parliament for Fredericton, on behalf of the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister...

Apr 29, 2022, 15:14 ET Government of Canada Invests $2 million for research on innovative organ and tissue donation projects

OTTAWA, ON, April 29, 2022 /CNW/ - Every year, thousands of Canadians receive life-saving organ transplants, while thousands still wait, and hundreds die because not enough organs are available. The...

Apr 28, 2022, 14:30 ET Public Health Notice: Outbreak of norovirus and gastrointestinal illnesses linked to raw oysters from British Columbia

Final Update - This notice has been updated to reflect that the outbreak appears to be over and the outbreak investigation has been closed. OTTAWA, ON, April 28, 2022 /CNW/ - Why you should take note ...

Apr 28, 2022, 11:32 ET Advisory - Apotex recalls Apo-Acyclovir tablets due to a nitrosamine impurity

OTTAWA, ON, April 28, 2022 /CNW/ - Summary Products: Apo-Acyclovir (acyclovir) 200 mg and 800 mg tablets Issue: Certain lots are being recalled due to the presence of a nitrosamine impurity above the ...

Apr 28, 2022, 10:30 ET Health Canada authorizes Canadian Blood Services' submission to eliminate donor deferral period for men who have sex with men

OTTAWA, ON, April 28, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, Health Canada authorized a submission from Canadian Blood Services to eliminate the current three-month blanket donor deferral period for all sexually active ...

Apr 22, 2022, 13:40 ET Advisory - Unauthorized health products seized from three herbal medicine stores in Calgary, Alberta

OTTAWA, ON, April 22, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Summary Product: Unauthorized skin cream, eye ointment and sexual enhancement tablets seized from three herbal medicine stores in Calgary, Alberta. Issue:...

Apr 21, 2022, 12:24 ET Information Update - Update: Pfizer recalls Accupril blood pressure tablets due to a nitrosamine impurity

OTTAWA, ON, April 21, 2022 /CNW/ - Pfizer Canada ULC is recalling all lots of the prescription drug Accupril (quinapril hydrochloride) in 10 mg, 20 mg and 40 mg strengths due to the presence of a...

Apr 21, 2022, 11:44 ET Government of Canada Invests More than $379 Million to Support Canadians Living in Long-Term Care in Ontario

TORONTO, April 21, 2022 /CNW/ - As we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, we must address the existing challenges that were made worse for many Canadians, including those living in long-term care...

Apr 21, 2022, 08:00 ET /R E P E A T -- NOTICE TO THE MEDIA - Government of Canada to make an announcement supporting long-term care in Ontario/

SCARBOROUGH, ON, April 20, 2022 /CNW/ - The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Seniors, will make an important funding announcement...

Apr 20, 2022, 14:00 ET NOTICE TO THE MEDIA - Government of Canada to make an announcement supporting long-term care in Ontario

SCARBOROUGH, ON, April 20, 2022 /CNW/ - The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Seniors, will make an important funding announcement...

Apr 20, 2022, 10:15 ET Information Update - Health Canada warns about hand sanitizers that may pose health risks

OTTAWA, ON, April 20, 2022 /CNW/ - Health Canada is advising Canadians that the following hand sanitizers are being recalled because they may pose health risks. For more information, including what...

Apr 19, 2022, 11:15 ET Advisory - Unauthorized sex enhancement product Kangaroo Ultra 3000 seized from The Passion Vault in Edmonton, AB

OTTAWA, ON, April 19, 2022 /CNW/ - Health Canada is advising Canadians that the following product(s) may pose serious health risks. For more information, including what Canadians should do, visit the ...

Apr 14, 2022, 16:57 ET Statement from Minister of Health on the Coming-into-Force of the Regulations Amending the Patented Medicines Regulations

OTTAWA, ON, April 14, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, issued the following statement: The Government of Canada is committed to improving access to quality...

Apr 14, 2022, 16:53 ET Minister Duclos advances collaboration with US administration on pandemic response and shared health priorities

OTTAWA, ON, April 14, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, concluded a successful trip to Washington, D.C. As the first Minister of Health to travel to Capitol...