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Statement from the Minister of Health after meeting with First Nations, Inuit and M étis leaders
This evening, I met with the Assembly of First Nations' Ontario Regional Chief and Health Committee Chair Chief Isadore Day, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami President Natan Obed, British Columbia Métis Nation Council President and Minister of Health Bruce Dumont and my provincial and territorial colleagues to hear their perspectives on the health priorities and challenges of First Nations, Inuit and Métis. (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

March 8 th is International Women's Day
Today is International Women's Day a day to celebrate the progress our society has made towards gender parity, and to push for even greater equality by working together to break down the complex barriers that girls and women across the world continue to experience. (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

Message from the Minister of Health National 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 - July 22, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

World Tuberculosis Day Ministerial Message
March 24th marks World Tuberculosis Day. (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

Statement from the Minister of Health & ndash; 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 - July 22, 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 - July 22, 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 - July 22, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Message from the Minister of Health: National Cancer Survivors Day - June & nbsp;5 th , 2016
On June 5th, 2016, I encourage you to take time to honour the courageous Canadians in your life who are living with, or have previously battled, cancer. National Cancer Survivors Day is an opportunity for families, communities and cancer survivors to join together and celebrate life after a cancer diagnosis. It is also a time to remember those who lost their fight against cancer. (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

Minister of Health issues a health challenge to Canadian men for Canadian Men's Health Week 2016 Canadian Men's Health Week, June 13-19, 2016
During this year's Canadian Men's Health Week, I encourage men to do one small thing to improve their health. The week features challenges from prominent Canadians, including our Prime Minister (link to his challenge), athletes, Olympians, and celebrities. (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

Health Canada approves requests from Canadian Blood Services and H éma-Québec to amend their licences to implement a one-year MSM donor deferral period
After a rigorous review of the latest scientific data, Health Canada has issued authorizations for Canadian Blood Services and Héma-Québec to reduce the deferral period for blood donation for men who have sex with men from five years to one year. (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

Fact Sheet: Jordan's Principle - Addressing the Needs of First Nations Children
The Government of Canada's new approach to Jordan's Principle is a child-first approach that addresses in a timely manner the needs of First Nations children living on reserve with a disability or a short-term condition. It ensures all children have access to the health and social services they need, when they need them. The Government of Canada has committed up to $382 million in funding to this proactive response. Work is starting immediately and Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada and Health Canada are already applying the broader definition. (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

Health Canada Allowing Immediate Access to Naloxone Nasal Spray
As an emergency public health measure in response to the current opioid crisis, the Minister of Health has signed an Interim Order to temporarily allow naloxone in nasal spray form to be imported from the U.S. and sold in Canada. Until now, only the injectable format of the drug has been available in Canada. (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - July 7, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Health Minister announces funding for First Nations health facilities in Alberta
The Government of Canada is committed to supporting Alberta First Nations communities overcome the difficulties they are facing with respect to social conditions and health. (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - July 7, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Joint Statement from the Minister of Health and the Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs on Responding to Jordan's Principle
OTTAWA The Government of Canada has listened to the concerns raised by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal and our First Nations partners regarding Jordan's Principle. There is no question we believe children must receive the health care and social services they need, when they need it. (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - July 6, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Fact Sheet: Jordan's Principle - Addressing the Needs of First Nations Children
The Government of Canada's new approach to Jordan's Principle is a child-first approach that addresses in a timely manner the needs of First Nations children living on reserve with a disability or a short-term condition. It ensures all children have access to the health and social services they need, when they need them. The Government of Canada has committed up to $382 million in funding to this proactive response. Work is starting immediately and Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada and Health Canada are already applying the broader definition. (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - July 6, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news