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Government introduces legislation to provide medical assistance in dying
Proposed federal approach respects personal choice while protecting vulnerable persons (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - April 14, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Minister Wilson-Raybould to Make an Announcement
The Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould, P.C., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and the Honourable Jane Philpott, P.C., Minister of Health, will make an announcement regarding legislation on medical assistance in dying. (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - April 13, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Notice to the media - Technical briefing regarding the Attawapiskat First Nation state of emergency
Mr. Keith Conn, Assistant Deputy Minister for Regional Operations, First Nations and Inuit Health Branch at Health Canada, will do a technical briefing regarding the Attawapiskat First Nation state of emergency. (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - April 13, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Ministers' statement regarding Attawapiskat
Hearing about the loss of life to suicide and the feelings of despair felt by the community of Attawapiskat affects all of us, and reminds us of how important it is to work with First Nations and Indigenous peoples across the country to address the very real challenges facing their communities. (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - April 11, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Teaching healthy habits: kids' wellness program to be expanded across rural and Northern Canada through federal-private sector partnership
More children and youth in remote communities will benefit from a program aimed at improving physical activity, nutrition and mental health, thanks to the expansion of APPLE Schools into rural Alberta, Manitoba and the Northwest Territories. The announcement was made today by the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Health, to mark World Health Day. (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - April 8, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

World Health Day - April 7, 2016
I am delighted to mark World Health Day today. This day celebrates the birth of the World Health Organization (WHO) on April 7, 1948. (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - April 7, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Ministerial Statement - Oral Health Month - April 2016
April is Oral Health Month. This year's theme, "Good Oral Health Habits", reminds us of the importance of oral health as part of our overall wellbeing. (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - April 6, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Regulatory Update - Health Canada confirms proposed regulations requiring tamper resistance for Oxycodone will not move forward at this time
Health Canada confirms proposed regulations requiring tamper resistance for generic Oxycodone will not move forward at this time. (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - April 4, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Statement from Jane Philpott and Eric Hoskins, following a meeting with northern Ontario First Nations leaders
As Ministers of Health, we are deeply troubled by the states of emergency declared in northern Ontario First Nations communities. These communities face many serious health challenges, ones that cannot be solved alone or in isolation, but must be met with collective action. (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - April 1, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Health Minister to Speak at Healthcare Event
The Honourable Jane Philpott, Federal Minister of Health, will join the Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement (CFHI), the Canadian Frailty Network, and Sinai Health System's Mount Sinai Hospital (Toronto) at an announcement regarding CFHI's Spreading Healthcare Innovations Initiative. (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - March 31, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Message from the Minister of HealthNational Poison Prevention Week - March 20-26, 2016
In Canada, unintentional poisoning is one of the leading causes of preventable injury and death among children under five. (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - March 25, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Government of Canada announces simultaneous approval with the United States of veterinary drug Imrestor
Health Canada and the United States Food and Drug Administration's Center for Veterinary Medicine today announced a simultaneous approval of the veterinary drug Imrestor. Access to this drug will provide Canadian dairy farmers with an innovative product to reduce the incidence of clinical mastitis, a significant infectious disease that affects approximately 15% of dairy cattle. (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - March 25, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

World Tuberculosis DayMinisterial Message
March 24th marks World Tuberculosis Day. (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - March 25, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Statement from the Minister of Health – Minister Philpott confirms Canada's way forward on marijuana for medical purposes
Following a careful review of the Federal Court's decision in the matter of Allard v. Canada, the Government of Canada has decided not to appeal the decision. In the coming months, new regulations will be developed to provide reasonable access to marijuana for medical purposes. (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - March 25, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Statement from Jane Philpott, Minister of Health, on the situation in Kashechewan
As Minister of Health, I am very concerned about the health of children living in Kashechewan First Nation. I have been in regular contact with my Health Canada officials, who have been working closely with community leaders to provide the immediate care that is needed for these children. (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - March 25, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news