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Government of Canada to make an announcement regarding acetaminophen
Health Canada officials will hold a media technical briefing regarding acetaminophen. (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - September 14, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Health Canada launches consultations on renewal of the Official Languages Health Contribution Program
Today, Health Canada is pleased to launch an open consultation process to solicit feedback on the future design of the Official Languages Health Contribution Program (OLHCP). The intent of the program is to improve access to health services to English-speaking communities of Québec and French communities elsewhere in Canada. (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - September 13, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Ministerial Message - World Suicide Prevention Day 2016
September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day, a day to reflect on the impacts that suicide has on our family, friends and communities, and to commit to actions in preventing suicide. (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - September 10, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Health Canada Moving Quickly to Control Chemicals Used to Make Fentanyl
Canada is experiencing a growing number of opioid overdoses and deaths across the country, and days such as the International Overdose Awareness Day are bringing needed attention to this crisis. The Government of Canada is committed to addressing this complex public health issue. (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - August 31, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Remarks from the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Health, to the Canadian Medical Association Annual General Meeting
What a pleasure to be with you. I have been following very closely all that you've been doing here over the last number of days. I want to start by acknowledging the ancestral, traditional, and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations here in Vancouver. It's a privilege to be on the territory of these First Nations. (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - August 26, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Minister of Health speaking at Canadian Medical Association Annual Meeting
The Honourable Jane Philpott, Federal Minister of Health, will be delivering an address at the Canadian Medical Association's 149th Annual Meeting and General Council. (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - August 23, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Statement from Health Canada concerning access to cannabis for medical purposes
OTTAWA - In response to the Federal Court of Canada's decision in Allard v. Canada, Health Canada today announced the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (ACMPR). The ACMPR will replace the Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (MMPR) as the regulations governing Canada's medical cannabis program, and will come into force on August 24, 2016. (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - August 12, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Fact Sheet: Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations
On August 11, 2016, Health Canada announced the new Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (ACMPR). These new regulations will replace the Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (MMPR) when they come into force on August 24, 2016, and are being implemented as a result of the Federal Court ruling in the case of Allard v. Canada. These new regulations will allow for reasonable access to cannabis for medical purposes for Canadians who have been authorized to use cannabis for medical purposes by their health care practitioner. (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - August 12, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Government of Canada to make an announcement regarding Marijuana
A statement will be issued today regarding marijuana regulations. Following the statement, Health Canada officials will hold a media briefing via teleconference to provide further detail and respond to questions. (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - August 11, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Statement from the Minister of Health on the Opioid Crisis
Canada is facing a growing crisis related to opioid overdoses and deaths across the country, and our government is committed to addressing this issue. (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - July 28, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Health Minister to speak at the MyHealthNS Personal Health Record launch
The Honourable Jane Philpott, Federal Minister of Health, will present remarks at the launch of the MyHealthNS Personal Health Record along with the Honourable Stephen McNeil, Nova Scotia Premier. (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - July 27, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

National Strategy Advocates Inuit-led Approach to Suicide Prevention
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) and Health Canada are committed to working together and with other Inuit leaders and provincial and territorial governments to provide effective, sustainable, and culturally appropriate health programs and services to improve the health of Inuit. (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - July 27, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Government of Canada Announces Re-evaluation Decision for Pesticides Containing Boric Acid
Today, the Government of Canada published a final pesticide re-evaluation decision for boric acid, a naturally occurring substance that is commonly used in a wide range of pesticide products in Canada to control insects and fungi. (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - July 23, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Statement from Health Canada Regarding the Federal Court Decision of October 14, 2015 & #8206;
On September 30, 2014, Health Canada published an Information Update and the Minister of Health issued a statement regarding a decision that had been made to restrict the importation of products from the following two Apotex facilities in India: Apotex Pharmachem India Pvt. Ltd. (APIPL) and Apotex Research Private Limited (ARPL). (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - July 22, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Federal Government releases report of the External Panel on Options for a Legislative Response to < em > Carter v. Canada < /em >
Today, the Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, together with the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Health, publicly posted the final report of the External Panel on Options for a Legislative Response to Carter v. Canada. (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - July 22, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news