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Health Minister announces funding for First Nations health facilities in Manitoba
The Government of Canada is committed to supporting Manitoba 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 6, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Statement by the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister of Health on Medical Assistance in Dying Legislation
The Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, together with the Honourable Dr. Jane Philpott, Minister of Health, today issued the following statement: (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - July 4, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Statement from the Ministers of Justice, Health and Public Safety on the current marijuana laws
On June 30, 2016, the Minister of Justice and the Attorney General of Canada, the Minister of Health and the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, issued the following statement about Canada's current marijuana laws. (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - July 1, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Government of Canada moves forward on Marijuana Legalization and Regulation
Today, Canada is taking an important step towards legalizing, strictly regulating and restricting access to marijuana, working to ensure marijuana is kept out of the hands of children, and the profits out of the hands of criminals. (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - July 1, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Government of Canada proposes stronger rules for antimicrobial drugs
Today, Health Canada took a key step forward in protecting Canadians against the increasing risk of antimicrobial resistance. (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - July 1, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

New industry guidance for health product labels will make it easier for Canadians to use products safely
Health Canada released new guidance today for industry that will help improve the safe use of health products. (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - July 1, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Fact Sheet - Facts Table for Non-prescription Drugs
The new Facts Table for non-prescription drugs aims to make information already found on product labels more uniform, and easier to find, read and understand. (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - July 1, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Government of Canada to make an announcement regarding Marijuana
Minister Jane Philpott, Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould, Parliamentary Secretary Bill Blair (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - June 30, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Government of Canada introduces new Cribs, Cradles and Bassinets Regulations
Today, the Government of Canada introduced new Cribs, Cradles and Bassinets Regulations (CCBR) to improve the safety of these products for infants and young children. (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - June 29, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Backgrounder- Cribs, Cradles and Bassinet Regulations
Canada's new Cribs, Cradles and Bassinet Regulations (CCBR), which will come into force on December 29, 2016, (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - June 29, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Mandatory Reporting of Drugs Shortages and Discontinuances on Track for Spring 2017 Implementation
Today, Health Canada published final regulations in the Canada Gazette, Part II requiring mandatory reporting by industry of drug shortages and discontinuances of sales. (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - June 29, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Message from the Minister of Health - National Aboriginal Day - June 21, 2016
Today marks the 20th anniversary of National Aboriginal Day in Canada. It is a day for all Canadians to celebrate the vibrant cultures, strong traditions, and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples. Many Indigenous communities have celebrated their culture and heritage on or near this day for generations because of the significance of the summer solstice. So, in 1996, June 21st was chosen by Indigenous communities and the Government of Canada as National Aboriginal Day.‎ (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - June 21, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Statement from the Minister of Health on one year blood donor deferral period for MSM
Today, Canada took a step forward in reducing barriers that prevent men who have sex with men from donating blood. (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - June 21, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Health Canada approves requests from Canadian Blood Services and Héma-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 - June 21, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Government of Canada officials will hold a media technical briefing on irradiation of beef
Officials from Health Canada, The Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission will hold a media technical briefing about irradiation of beef. (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - June 18, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news