<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><title>Canada News Centre - Health Canada</title><subtitle>Canada News Centre</subtitle><updated>2026-04-17T13:39:10-04:00</updated><link href="http://localhost:8181/io-server/gc/news/en/v2?dept=departmentofhealth&amp;sort=publishedDate&amp;orderBy=desc&amp;publishedDate%3E=2020-08-09&amp;pick=100&amp;format=atom&amp;atomtitle=Canada%20News%20Centre%20-%20Health%20Canada" rel="self"/><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/news.html</id><logo>https://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svg</logo><entry><title>More than 6.5 million Canadians can now receive services under the Canadian Dental Care Plan</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/04/more-than-65-million-canadians-can-now-receive-services-under-the-canadian-dental-care-plan.html</id><summary type="html">Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced that more than 6.5 million Canadians are now covered under the plan, with more than 4 million already receiving the care they need.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2026-04-17T13:40:21-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/04/more-than-65-million-canadians-can-now-receive-services-under-the-canadian-dental-care-plan.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada to make an announcement about dental care</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-to-make-an-announcement-about-dental-care.html</id><summary type="html">The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will make an announcement about the Canadian Dental Care Plan.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2026-04-16T13:15:47-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/04/government-of-canada-to-make-an-announcement-about-dental-care.html"/></entry><entry><title>Message from the Minister of Health – World Health Day 2026</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/04/message-from-the-minister-of-health--world-health-day-2026.html</id><summary type="html">On World Health Day, we underscore our government’s commitment to ensuring all Canadians have access to high-quality, inclusive health care that is rooted in science. </summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="statements"/><updated>2026-04-07T10:00:00-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/04/message-from-the-minister-of-health--world-health-day-2026.html"/></entry><entry><title>Expanding Mental Health and Substance Use Support for Frontline Workers in Ontario</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/04/expanding-mental-health-and-substance-use-support-for-frontline-workers-in-ontario.html</id><summary type="html">Today, the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced a funding agreement between the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario for $15 million to support the expansion of Runnymede Healthcare Centre and the establishment of Ontario’s first Post-Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI) Centre of Excellence. PTSI can include a range of mental health conditions experienced after exposure to trauma, including post-traumatic stress disorder, addiction, depression, and anxiety.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2026-04-01T14:58:00-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/04/expanding-mental-health-and-substance-use-support-for-frontline-workers-in-ontario.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada to make an announcement on mental health and substance use support for first responders and frontline workers</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-to-make-an-announcement-on-mental-health-support-and-substance-use-for-first-responders-and-frontline-workers.html</id><summary type="html">The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, and the Honourable Sylvia Jones, Ontario Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will make an announcement regarding mental health and substance use support for first responders and frontline workers.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2026-03-31T14:40:23-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-to-make-an-announcement-on-mental-health-support-and-substance-use-for-first-responders-and-frontline-workers.html"/></entry><entry><title>Statement from the Minister of Health and the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food on Strychnine in Alberta and Saskatchewan</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/03/statement-from-the-minister-of-health-and-the-minister-of-agriculture-and-agri-food-on-strychnine-in-alberta-and-saskatchewan.html</id><summary type="html">Today, to address multi-million dollars worth of damage from the recent Richardson Ground Squirrel (RGS) infestation, the Government of Canada is authorizing a time-limited and controlled emergency registration of Strychnine. </summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="statements"/><updated>2026-03-30T19:25:11-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/03/statement-from-the-minister-of-health-and-the-minister-of-agriculture-and-agri-food-on-strychnine-in-alberta-and-saskatchewan.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada further strengthens access to oral health care in Québec</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-further-strengthens-access-to-oral-health-care-in-quebec.html</id><summary type="html">Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Member of Parliament for Québec Centre, along with Steeve Lavoie, Member of Parliament for Beauport—Limoilou, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced over $3.8 million for three Oral Health Access Fund (OHAF) projects at Université Laval to improve hands-on training experiences for oral health students and to strengthen efforts to support access to oral health care.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2026-03-30T11:26:02-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-further-strengthens-access-to-oral-health-care-in-quebec.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada to make an announcement about strengthening access to oral health care in Québec</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-to-make-an-announcement-about-strengthening-access-to-oral-health-care-in-quebec.html</id><summary type="html">The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Member of Parliament for Québec Centre, and Steeve Lavoie, Member of Parliament for Beauport—Limoilou, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will be joined by Sophie D'Amours, Rector of Université Laval, to make an announcement about improving access to oral health care.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2026-03-27T13:17:55-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-to-make-an-announcement-about-strengthening-access-to-oral-health-care-in-quebec.html"/></entry><entry><title>Responding to urgent needs in Atlantic communities impacted by the toxic drug crisis</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/03/responding-to-urgent-needs-in-atlantic-communities-impacted-by-the-toxic-drug-crisis.html</id><summary type="html">Health Canada has provided more than $936,000 through the ETF to three projects across Atlantic Canada.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="backgrounders"/><updated>2026-03-27T09:58:10-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/03/responding-to-urgent-needs-in-atlantic-communities-impacted-by-the-toxic-drug-crisis.html"/></entry><entry><title>Responding to urgent substance use and addictions needs across Atlantic Canada</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/03/responding-to-urgent-substance-use-and-addictions-needs-across-atlantic-canada.html</id><summary type="html">Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced more than $936,000 from the Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF) for three projects across Atlantic Canada.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2026-03-27T09:33:51-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/03/responding-to-urgent-substance-use-and-addictions-needs-across-atlantic-canada.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada announces reappointment to the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Governing Council</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-announces-reappointment-to-the-canadian-institutes-of-health-research-governing-council.html</id><summary type="html">Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced the reappointment of Dr. Paul J. Allison to the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Governing Council.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2026-03-18T16:15:33-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-announces-reappointment-to-the-canadian-institutes-of-health-research-governing-council.html"/></entry><entry><title>New Task Force to enhance Canada’s competitiveness and improve access to innovative medicines</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/03/new-task-force-to-enhance-canadas-competitiveness-and-improve-access-to-innovative-medicines.html</id><summary type="html">The Government of Canada is taking action to streamline access to medicines to save lives, reduce costs, and build our economy. A stronger life sciences sector will ensure Canadians can access the medicines they need, when they need them—while supporting job growth, innovation, and long-term economic growth across the country.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2026-03-18T15:09:00-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/03/new-task-force-to-enhance-canadas-competitiveness-and-improve-access-to-innovative-medicines.html"/></entry><entry><title>Health Canada acts to strengthen controls on fentanyl precursor chemicals</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/03/health-canada-acts-to-strengthen-controls-on-fentanyl-precursor-chemicals.html</id><summary type="html">That why, today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced permanent controls for five fentanyl precursor chemicals under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA).</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2026-03-11T10:30:00-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/03/health-canada-acts-to-strengthen-controls-on-fentanyl-precursor-chemicals.html"/></entry><entry><title>Message from the Minister of Health – Nutrition Month</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/03/message-from-the-minister-of-health--nutrition-month.html</id><summary type="html">Minister of Health, Marjorie Michel, recognizes Nutrition Month.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="statements"/><updated>2026-03-09T10:00:10-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/03/message-from-the-minister-of-health--nutrition-month.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada Improves Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-improves-access-to-sexual-and-reproductive-health-services.html</id><summary type="html">This past weekend, the Honourable Senator Dr. Kristopher Wells, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced an investment of almost $600,000 to support the delivery of inclusive, culturally sensitive sexual and reproductive health services and resources to the communities across the country that need them.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2026-03-09T09:00:00-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-improves-access-to-sexual-and-reproductive-health-services.html"/></entry><entry><title>Improving equitable access to sexual and reproductive health services across the country</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/03/improving-equitable-access-to-sexual-and-reproductive-health-services-across-the-country0.html</id><summary type="html">The Government of Canada is supporting five projects that will help improve access to sexual and reproductive health services and supports for women and underserved populations in Canada:</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2026-03-06T13:10:00-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/03/improving-equitable-access-to-sexual-and-reproductive-health-services-across-the-country0.html"/></entry><entry><title>Improving equitable access to sexual and reproductive health services across the country</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/03/improving-equitable-access-to-sexual-and-reproductive-health-services-across-the-country.html</id><summary type="html">The Government of Canada recognizes that many Canadians continue to face distinct health risks and inequities, particularly in underserved communities, and remains firmly committed to supporting women to get the care they need.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="backgrounders"/><updated>2026-03-06T13:00:00-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/03/improving-equitable-access-to-sexual-and-reproductive-health-services-across-the-country.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada to make an announcement to support access to sexual and reproductive health services</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-to-make-an-announcement-to-support-access-to-sexual-and-reproductive-health-services.html</id><summary type="html">The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will make an important announcement to help make sexual and reproductive health services more accessible.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2026-03-05T12:58:29-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-to-make-an-announcement-to-support-access-to-sexual-and-reproductive-health-services.html"/></entry><entry><title>What does #HealthyMen mean to you? Help shape Canada's first Men and Boys' Health Strategy</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/03/what-does-healthymen-mean-to-you-help-shape-canadas-first-men-and-boys-health-strategy.html</id><summary type="html">The Government of Canada is inviting Canadians to help shape the country’s first Men and Boys’ Health Strategy by completing a short online questionnaire.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2026-03-02T13:40:01-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/03/what-does-healthymen-mean-to-you-help-shape-canadas-first-men-and-boys-health-strategy.html"/></entry><entry><title>Responding to urgent substance use and addictions needs across Ontario</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/03/responding-to-urgent-substance-use-and-addictions-needs-across-ontario.html</id><summary type="html">Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced more than $5 million from the Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF) for 6 projects across Ontario. This funding is in addition to the $30.4 million for 29 projects in Ontario announced since October 2025.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2026-03-02T13:00:53-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/03/responding-to-urgent-substance-use-and-addictions-needs-across-ontario.html"/></entry><entry><title>Responding to urgent needs in Ontario communities most impacted by the illegal drug crisis</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/02/responding-to-urgent-needs-in-ontario-communities-most-impacted-by-the-illegal-drug-crisis0.html</id><summary type="html">The Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF) is part of the Government of Canada’s efforts to help communities rapidly respond to emerging, critical needs related to the illegal drug crisis. Health Canada is providing more than $5 million through the ETF to 6 projects across Ontario. Funding will support a wide range of urgent interventions to increase local capacity to help populations most affected by the illegal drug crisis.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="backgrounders"/><updated>2026-03-02T12:55:00-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/02/responding-to-urgent-needs-in-ontario-communities-most-impacted-by-the-illegal-drug-crisis0.html"/></entry><entry><title>#HealthyMen—The Government of Canada is launching a national conversation on Men and Boys’ Health</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/02/healthymenthe-government-of-canada-is-launching-a-national-conversation-on-men-and-boys-health.html</id><summary type="html">The Government of Canada is launching a national conversation on men and boys’ health. Input gathered through this conversation will inform the development of Canada’s first Men and Boys’ Health Strategy, which will be released later in 2026.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2026-02-23T11:40:00-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/02/healthymenthe-government-of-canada-is-launching-a-national-conversation-on-men-and-boys-health.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada to make an announcement related to men’s and boys’ health</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/02/government-of-canada-to-make-an-announcement-related-to-mens-and-boys-health.html</id><summary type="html">The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will make an announcement related to men’s and boys’ health.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2026-02-20T15:24:11-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/02/government-of-canada-to-make-an-announcement-related-to-mens-and-boys-health.html"/></entry><entry><title>Responding to urgent substance use and addictions needs across Ontario</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/02/responding-to-urgent-substance-use-and-addictions-needs-across-ontario.html</id><summary type="html">Today, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie—Algoma, announced more than $11.4 million from the Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF) for 8 projects across Ontario.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2026-02-18T11:10:00-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/02/responding-to-urgent-substance-use-and-addictions-needs-across-ontario.html"/></entry><entry><title>Responding to urgent needs in Ontario communities most impacted by the illegal drug crisis</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/02/responding-to-urgent-needs-in-ontario-communities-most-impacted-by-the-illegal-drug-crisis.html</id><summary type="html">The Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF) is part of the Government of Canada’s efforts to help communities rapidly respond to emerging, critical needs related to the illegal drug crisis. Health Canada is providing more than $11.4 million through the ETF to 8 projects across Ontario. Funding will support a wide range of urgent interventions to increase local capacity to help populations most affected by the illegal drug crisis.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="backgrounders"/><updated>2026-02-18T11:10:00-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/02/responding-to-urgent-needs-in-ontario-communities-most-impacted-by-the-illegal-drug-crisis.html"/></entry><entry><title>Responding to urgent needs in Northern and Western Canada communities most impacted by the illegal drug crisis</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/02/responding-to-urgent-needs-in-northern-and-western-canada-communities-most-impacted-by-the-illegal-drug-crisis.html</id><summary type="html">The Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF) is part of the Government of Canada’s efforts to help communities rapidly respond to emerging, critical needs related to the illegal drug crisis. The Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP) provides critical support to a range of innovative and time-limited community-based projects that emphasise supports towards treatment and recovery, as well as prevention and harm reduction.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="backgrounders"/><updated>2026-02-17T14:20:00-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/02/responding-to-urgent-needs-in-northern-and-western-canada-communities-most-impacted-by-the-illegal-drug-crisis.html"/></entry><entry><title>Responding to urgent substance use and addictions needs across Northern and Western Canada</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/02/responding-to-urgent-substance-use-and-addictions-needs-across-northern-and-western-canada.html</id><summary type="html">Today, the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Brendan Hanley, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced more than $13 million from the Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF) and the Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP) for 23 projects across Northern and Western Canada.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2026-02-17T14:20:00-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/02/responding-to-urgent-substance-use-and-addictions-needs-across-northern-and-western-canada.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada to announce funding under the Emergency Treatment Fund in Northern Ontario</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/02/government-of-canada-to-announce-funding-under-the-emergency-treatment-fund-in-northern-ontario.html</id><summary type="html">Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie—Algoma, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will make an important announcement under the Emergency Treatment Fund.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2026-02-17T13:35:00-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/02/government-of-canada-to-announce-funding-under-the-emergency-treatment-fund-in-northern-ontario.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada to announce funding to help address the illegal drug and overdose crisis in Northern and Western Canada</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/02/government-of-canada-to-announce-funding-to-help-address-the-illegal-drug-and-overdose-crisis-in-northern-and-western-canada.html</id><summary type="html">The Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, along with Brendan Hanley, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, will make an important announcement under the Emergency Treatment Fund and the Substance Use and Addictions Program.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2026-02-16T13:00:28-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/02/government-of-canada-to-announce-funding-to-help-address-the-illegal-drug-and-overdose-crisis-in-northern-and-western-canada.html"/></entry><entry><title>Health Minister Marjorie Michel tables the 2024-2025 Canada Health Act Annual Report in Parliament</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/02/health-minister-marjorie-michel-tables-the-2024-2025-canada-health-act-annual-report-in-parliament.html</id><summary type="html">Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, tabled the 2024-2025 Canada Health Act Annual Report in Parliament. Developed by the Government of Canada in collaboration with provincial and territorial (PT) governments, the Report provides information on the federal administration of the Canada Health Act (CHA) and the extent to which PT health care insurance plans have fulfilled its requirements.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2026-02-13T14:00:00-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/02/health-minister-marjorie-michel-tables-the-2024-2025-canada-health-act-annual-report-in-parliament.html"/></entry><entry><title>The Government of Canada introduces legislation to build a more connected health care system</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/02/the-government-of-canada-introduces-legislation-to-build-a-more-connected-health-care-system.html</id><summary type="html">The Government of Canada introduces legislation to build a more connected health care system</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2026-02-04T15:09:00-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/02/the-government-of-canada-introduces-legislation-to-build-a-more-connected-health-care-system.html"/></entry><entry><title>Minister Michel to hold a media availability on Canada's plan to build a more modern, digitally connected health care system to support better care</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/02/minister-michel-to-hold-a-media-availability-on-canadas-plan-to-build-a-more-modern-digitally-connected-health-care-system-to-support-better-care.html</id><summary type="html">The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will hold a media availability on Canada’s plan to build a more modern, digitally connected health care system to support better care.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2026-02-03T15:30:42-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/02/minister-michel-to-hold-a-media-availability-on-canadas-plan-to-build-a-more-modern-digitally-connected-health-care-system-to-support-better-care.html"/></entry><entry><title>Minister Michel highlights the new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/01/minister-michel-highlights-the-new-canada-groceries-and-essentials-benefit.html</id><summary type="html">Today, the Minister of Health, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, visited La Moisson - Supermarché Santé to highlight how the government is working to put more money back in the pockets of those most affected by the rising price of food, and to tackle food insecurity, across a range of fronts.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2026-01-30T10:00:00-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/01/minister-michel-highlights-the-new-canada-groceries-and-essentials-benefit.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada announces the new Chairperson of the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/01/government-of-canada-announces-the-new-chairperson-of-the-patented-medicine-prices-review-board.html</id><summary type="html">Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announces the new Chairperson of the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2026-01-29T16:00:00-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/01/government-of-canada-announces-the-new-chairperson-of-the-patented-medicine-prices-review-board.html"/></entry><entry><title>Minister Michel in Sainte-Thérèse, QC to highlight affordability measures</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/01/minister-michel-in-sainte-therese-qc-to-highlight-affordability-measures.html</id><summary type="html">The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will discuss the Government of Canada’s plan to build a stronger economy and make life more affordable for Canadians.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2026-01-29T13:15:00-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/01/minister-michel-in-sainte-therese-qc-to-highlight-affordability-measures.html"/></entry><entry><title>Canada approves pigs resistant to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome viruses for use in food and feed</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/01/canada-approves-pigs-resistant-to-porcine-reproductive-and-respiratory-syndrome-viruses-for-use-in-food-and-feed.html</id><summary type="html">Today, Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced the completion of independent, comprehensive safety assessments on pigs resistant to PRRSV following applications from Genus PLC and PIC Canada, Ltd., respectively.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="statements"/><updated>2026-01-23T11:40:37-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/01/canada-approves-pigs-resistant-to-porcine-reproductive-and-respiratory-syndrome-viruses-for-use-in-food-and-feed.html"/></entry><entry><title>Statement from the Minister of Health on National Non-Smoking Week</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/01/statement-from-the-minister-of-health-on-national-non-smoking-week.html</id><summary type="html">National Non-Smoking Week is a time to reflect on the benefits of a smoke-free life. It’s also a time to ensure there is support and resources available for those who hope to quit smoking. Since launching Canada’s Tobacco Strategy in 2018, we have made progress towards achieving our goal of reducing tobacco use to less than 5% by 2035.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="statements"/><updated>2026-01-20T14:59:59-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/01/statement-from-the-minister-of-health-on-national-non-smoking-week.html"/></entry><entry><title>Minister Michel and Canada’s Fentanyl Czar in Vancouver to meet with communities impacted by the toxic drug crisis </title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/01/minister-michel-and-canadas-fentanyl-czar-in-vancouver-to-meet-with-communities-impacted-by-the-toxic-drug-crisis.html</id><summary type="html">Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, was at East Hastings in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, an area at the centre of many of these challenges. The Minister was joined by Kevin Brosseau, Canada’s Fentanyl Czar and Ginette Lavack, Member of Parliament for St. Boniface—St. Vital and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Service. The Minister was also joined by the Vancouver Police Department as the Government of Canada is committed on advancing the country’s fight against fentanyl by working with law enforcement, and security agencies on concrete action to protect the safety and health of our communities.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2026-01-13T15:00:09-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/01/minister-michel-and-canadas-fentanyl-czar-in-vancouver-to-meet-with-communities-impacted-by-the-toxic-drug-crisis.html"/></entry><entry><title>Improving access to health services for Francophone minority communities in British Columbia</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/01/improving-access-to-health-services-for-francophone-minority-communities-in-british-columbia.html</id><summary type="html">Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced an investment of more than $345,000 to the Government of British Columbia for its project “Equitable Access to Personal Health Information”.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2026-01-13T10:00:17-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/01/improving-access-to-health-services-for-francophone-minority-communities-in-british-columbia.html"/></entry><entry><title>Message from the Minister of Health – Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/01/message-from-the-minister-of-health--firefighter-cancer-awareness-month.html</id><summary type="html">During Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, we recognize our everyday heroes and reaffirm the Government of Canada’s commitment to improving their access to cancer prevention, early detection and treatment.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="statements"/><updated>2026-01-05T09:50:00-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/01/message-from-the-minister-of-health--firefighter-cancer-awareness-month.html"/></entry><entry><title>Health Canada Opens Formal Consultations on Red Tape Reduction Initiatives to Improve Access to Drugs</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/12/health-canada-opens-formal-consultations-on-red-tape-reduction-initiatives-to-improve-access-to-drugs.html</id><summary type="html">The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announces the launch of consultations for two regulatory initiatives, marking progress in Health Canada’s efforts to reduce red tape. These proposals, the Ministerial Reliance Order and regulations for Clinical Trial modernization are expected to reduce barriers to innovation, introduce new ways of conducting clinical trials and provide better access to drugs not available in Canada.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-12-19T14:40:58-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/12/health-canada-opens-formal-consultations-on-red-tape-reduction-initiatives-to-improve-access-to-drugs.html"/></entry><entry><title>Health Canada acts to prevent misuse and diversion of precursor chemicals and drug equipment</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/12/health-canada-acts-to-prevent-misuse-and-diversion-of-precursor-chemicals-and-drug-equipment.html</id><summary type="html">Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced amendments to the regulations for precursor chemicals and drug manufacturing equipment under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. These actions further strengthen Canada’s controls of precursor chemicals and equipment that can be used in the production of illegal drugs.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-12-18T15:00:17-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/12/health-canada-acts-to-prevent-misuse-and-diversion-of-precursor-chemicals-and-drug-equipment.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada announces appointments to the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction Board of Directors</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/12/government-of-canada-announces-appointments-to-the-canadian-centre-on-substance-use-and-addiction-board-of-directors.html</id><summary type="html">Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced 3 appointments to the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) Board of Directors.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-12-17T16:00:58-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/12/government-of-canada-announces-appointments-to-the-canadian-centre-on-substance-use-and-addiction-board-of-directors.html"/></entry><entry><title>Celebrating two years of affordable dental care in Canada</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/12/celebrating-two-years-of-affordable-dental-care-in-canada.html</id><summary type="html">Two years ago, the Government of Canada launched the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), marking the beginning of one of Canada’s largest social programs.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-12-11T09:00:00-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/12/celebrating-two-years-of-affordable-dental-care-in-canada.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada strengthens access to oral health care in Ontario</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/12/government-of-canada-strengthens-access-to-oral-health-care-in-ontario.html</id><summary type="html">Today, Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury highlighted the $2.6 million in funding for Cambrian College to develop Northeastern Ontario’s first Level II dental assisting program.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-12-05T11:50:01-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/12/government-of-canada-strengthens-access-to-oral-health-care-in-ontario.html"/></entry><entry><title>Health Canada launches National Wastewater Drug Surveillance dashboard to inform overdose-crisis response and to share data on drug use in Canada</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/12/health-canada-launches-national-wastewater-drug-surveillance-dashboard-to-inform-overdose-crisis-response-and-to-share-data-on-drug-use-in-canada.html</id><summary type="html">Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced the launch of a new public dashboard under the National Wastewater Drug Surveillance (NWDS) program as part of Canada’s collective response to the illegal drug crisis.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-12-04T10:00:44-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/12/health-canada-launches-national-wastewater-drug-surveillance-dashboard-to-inform-overdose-crisis-response-and-to-share-data-on-drug-use-in-canada.html"/></entry><entry><title>Canadian Dental Care Plan reaches new milestones across the Prairies as Government of Canada strengthens access to oral health care</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/11/canadian-dental-care-plan-reaches-new-milestones-across-the-prairies-as-government-of-canada-strengthens-access-to-oral-health-care.html</id><summary type="html">Today, the Honourable Terry Duguid Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South, highlighted that in the Prairies, over 630,000 people are now covered under the Plan, and more than 340,000 people have already received care from participating providers.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-11-28T15:40:00-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/11/canadian-dental-care-plan-reaches-new-milestones-across-the-prairies-as-government-of-canada-strengthens-access-to-oral-health-care.html"/></entry><entry><title>Canadian Dental Care Plan reaches new milestones in Québec as Government of Canada strengthens access to oral health care</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/11/canadian-dental-care-plan-reaches-new-milestones-in-quebec-as-government-of-canada-strengthens-access-to-oral-health-care.html</id><summary type="html">On November 24, 2025, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced that close to six million Canadians are now covered under the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). Today, Eric St-Pierre, Member of Parliament for Honoré-Mercier, highlighted that in Québec, over 1.6 million people are now covered under the Plan, and more than 955,000 people have already received care from participating providers. The CDCP is making life more affordable by saving eligible Canadians an average of $800 per year on their oral health care services. Minister Michel also announced more than $35 million over three years for 30 projects under the Oral Health Access Fund (OHAF). This includes nearly $400,000 for one project in Québec to date. This project will improve training for dental students by allowing them to obtain the hands-on experience they need to provide care to Canadians across the country while strengthening efforts to improve access to care.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-11-28T13:30:00-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/11/canadian-dental-care-plan-reaches-new-milestones-in-quebec-as-government-of-canada-strengthens-access-to-oral-health-care.html"/></entry><entry><title>Canadian Dental Care Plan reaches new milestones in Atlantic Canada as Government of Canada strengthens access to oral health care</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/11/canadian-dental-care-plan-reaches-new-milestones-in-atlantic-canada-as-government-of-canada-strengthens-access-to-oral-health-care.html</id><summary type="html">Today, Shannon Miedema, Member of Parliament for Halifax, highlighted thatin the Atlantic region, over 370,000 people are now covered under the Plan, and more than 200,000 people have already received care from participating providers.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-11-28T11:59:00-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/11/canadian-dental-care-plan-reaches-new-milestones-in-atlantic-canada-as-government-of-canada-strengthens-access-to-oral-health-care.html"/></entry><entry><title>Canadian Dental Care Plan reaches new milestones in Ontario as Government of Canada strengthens access to oral health care</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/11/canadian-dental-care-plan-reaches-new-milestones-in-ontario-as-government-of-canada-strengthens-access-to-oral-health-care.html</id><summary type="html">On November 24, 2025, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced that close to six million Canadians are now covered under the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). Today, Jean Yip, Member of Parliament for Scarborough-Agincourt, highlighted that in Ontario, over 2.3 million people are now covered under the Plan, and more than 1.4 million people have already received care from participating providers. The CDCP is making life more affordable by saving eligible Canadians an average of $800 per year on their oral health care services. Minister Michel also announced more than $35 million over three years for 30 projects under the Oral Health Access Fund (OHAF). This includes over $9 million for seven projects in Ontario. These projects will improve training for dental students by allowing them to obtain the hands-on experience they need to provide care to Canadians across the country while strengthening efforts to improve access to care.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-11-28T10:00:00-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/11/canadian-dental-care-plan-reaches-new-milestones-in-ontario-as-government-of-canada-strengthens-access-to-oral-health-care.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada to make an announcement on dental care in the Prairies</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/11/government-of-canada-to-make-an-announcement-on-dental-care-in-the-prairies.html</id><summary type="html">The Honourable Terry Duguid, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will make an announcement about the Canadian Dental Care Plan and highlight funding from the Oral Health Access Fund.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2025-11-27T15:00:00-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/11/government-of-canada-to-make-an-announcement-on-dental-care-in-the-prairies.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada to make an announcement about dental care in Québec</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/11/government-of-canada-to-make-an-announcement-about-dental-care-in-quebec.html</id><summary type="html">Eric St-Pierre, Member of Parliament for Honoré-Mercier, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will make an announcement about the Canadian Dental Care Plan and highlight funding from the Oral Health Access Fund.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2025-11-27T14:35:00-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/11/government-of-canada-to-make-an-announcement-about-dental-care-in-quebec.html"/></entry><entry><title>Cancelled: Government of Canada to make an announcement about dental care in British Columbia</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/11/government-of-canada-to-make-an-announcement-about-dental-care-in-british-columbia.html</id><summary type="html">The Honourable Stephanie McLean, Secretary of State (Seniors), on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will make an announcement about the Canadian Dental Care Plan and highlight funding from the Oral Health Access Fund.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2025-11-27T14:00:00-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/11/government-of-canada-to-make-an-announcement-about-dental-care-in-british-columbia.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada to make an announcement about dental care in Atlantic Canada</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/11/government-of-canada-to-make-an-announcement-about-dental-care-in-atlantic-canada.html</id><summary type="html">Shannon Miedema, Member of Parliament for Halifax, on behalf of, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will make an announcement about the Canadian Dental Care Plan and highlight funding from the Oral Health Access Fund.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2025-11-27T11:59:00-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/11/government-of-canada-to-make-an-announcement-about-dental-care-in-atlantic-canada.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada to make an announcement about dental care in Ontario</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/11/government-of-canada-to-make-an-announcement-about-dental-care-in-ontario.html</id><summary type="html">Jean Yip, Member of Parliament for Scarborough—Agincourt, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will make an announcement about the Canadian Dental Care Plan and highlight funding from the Oral Health Access Fund.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2025-11-27T11:30:00-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/11/government-of-canada-to-make-an-announcement-about-dental-care-in-ontario.html"/></entry><entry><title>Improving access to health services for Francophone minority communities in Manitoba</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/11/improving-access-to-health-services-for-francophone-minority-communities-in-manitoba.html</id><summary type="html">Today, Ginette Lavack, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services and Member of Parliament for St. Boniface—St. Vital, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced an investment of more than $2 million over four years to the Government of Manitoba to improve access to health services in French in the province.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-11-24T10:30:00-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/11/improving-access-to-health-services-for-francophone-minority-communities-in-manitoba.html"/></entry><entry><title>Oral Health Access Fund projects</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/11/oral-health-access-fund-projects.html</id><summary type="html">As part of the Oral Health Access Fund Stream 1, Health Canada is providing more than $35 million over three years to support projects submitted by oral health training institutions that aim to address competency gaps related to the treatment of targeted populations and training adaptations to ensure sufficient hands-on training opportunities.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="backgrounders"/><updated>2025-11-24T09:00:00-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/11/oral-health-access-fund-projects.html"/></entry><entry><title>Canadian Dental Care Plan reaches new milestone as Government of Canada strengthens access to oral health care</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/11/canadian-dental-care-plan-reaches-new-milestone-as-government-of-canada-strengthens-access-to-oral-health-care.html</id><summary type="html">Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced that close to six million Canadians are now covered under the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) and can receive the dental care they need. The CDCP is making life more affordable by saving eligible Canadians an average of $800 per year on their oral health care services. Minister Michel also announced more than $35 million over three years in funding for 30 projects under the Oral Health Access Fund (OHAF). These projects will improve training for dental students by allowing them to obtain the hands-on experience they need to provide care to Canadians across the country while strengthening efforts to improve access to care.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-11-24T09:00:00-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/11/canadian-dental-care-plan-reaches-new-milestone-as-government-of-canada-strengthens-access-to-oral-health-care.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada to make an announcement to support access to health services for Francophone minority communities in Manitoba</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/11/government-of-canada-to-make-an-announcement-to-support-access-to-health-services-for-francophone-minority-communities-in-manitoba.html</id><summary type="html">Ginette Lavack, Member of Parliament for St. Boniface-St. Vital, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will make an announcement to support access to health services in French for Francophone communities in Manitoba.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2025-11-21T15:20:12-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/11/government-of-canada-to-make-an-announcement-to-support-access-to-health-services-for-francophone-minority-communities-in-manitoba.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada to make a national announcement about dental care</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/11/government-of-canada-to-make-a-national-announcement-about-dental-care.html</id><summary type="html">The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will make an announcement about the Canadian Dental Care Plan and the Oral Health Access Fund.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2025-11-21T13:00:26-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/11/government-of-canada-to-make-a-national-announcement-about-dental-care.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada acts to permanently control sedative drug linked to illegal drug markets</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/11/government-of-canada-acts-to-permanently-control-sedative-drug-linked-to-illegal-drug-markets.html</id><summary type="html">Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced permanent controls as of December 19, 2025, for carisoprodol, a sedative drug that has been found in illegal drug markets around the world.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-11-19T10:30:07-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/11/government-of-canada-acts-to-permanently-control-sedative-drug-linked-to-illegal-drug-markets.html"/></entry><entry><title>Statement from the Minister of Health on National Addictions Awareness Week</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/11/statement-from-the-minister-of-health-on-national-addictions-awareness-week.html</id><summary type="html">This week marks National Addictions Awareness Week – a time to listen, to learn, and to support those affected by substance use and addiction. The theme this year is “Anchoring Hope.” Addiction is not a choice. Like any other health issue, people experiencing addiction deserve compassion and care.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="statements"/><updated>2025-11-18T10:42:10-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/11/statement-from-the-minister-of-health-on-national-addictions-awareness-week.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada announces the re-appointment of Dr. Robert Bell to the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Governing Council</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/11/government-of-canada-announces-the-re-appointment-of-dr-robert-bell-to-the-canadian-institutes-of-health-research-governing-council.html</id><summary type="html">The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced the re-appointment of Dr. Robert Bell to the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Governing Council.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-11-10T15:30:53-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/11/government-of-canada-announces-the-re-appointment-of-dr-robert-bell-to-the-canadian-institutes-of-health-research-governing-council.html"/></entry><entry><title>Minister Michel highlights budget investments on Canada’s new Climate Competitiveness Strategy</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/11/minister-michel-highlights-budget-investments-on-canadas-new-climate-competitiveness-strategy.html</id><summary type="html">Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, Claude Guay, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, and Emmanuella Lambropoulos, Minister of Parliament for Saint-Laurent echoed the announcement highlighting Canada’s Climate Competitiveness Strategy—a strategy based on driving investment and achieving results.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-11-09T13:30:31-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/11/minister-michel-highlights-budget-investments-on-canadas-new-climate-competitiveness-strategy.html"/></entry><entry><title>Minister Michel to highlight federal budget investments in the climate competitiveness strategy</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/11/minister-michel-to-highlight-federal-budget-investments-in-the-climate-competitiveness-strategy.html</id><summary type="html">The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, Claude Guay, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, and Emmanuella Lambropoulos, Member of Parliament for Saint-Laurent, will host an event to highlight federal budget investments to take action on climate change.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2025-11-07T15:50:00-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/11/minister-michel-to-highlight-federal-budget-investments-in-the-climate-competitiveness-strategy.html"/></entry><entry><title>Message from the Minister of Health – National Pain Awareness Week</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/message-from-the-minister-of-health--national-pain-awareness-week.html</id><summary type="html">While everyone experiences pain at some point in their lives, for one in five people in Canada, pain is not temporary — it’s part of their everyday life. Today marks the beginning of National Pain Awareness Week, an opportunity to recognize the severe impact chronic pain can have on people’s lives, and share resources available to support those living with this complex health issue.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="statements"/><updated>2025-11-03T10:00:00-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/message-from-the-minister-of-health--national-pain-awareness-week.html"/></entry><entry><title>Responding to urgent substance use and addictions needs in the Northwest Territories</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/responding-to-urgent-substance-use-and-addictions-needs-in-the-northwest-territories.html</id><summary type="html">Today, the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced more than $1.6 million for two projects from the Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF).</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-10-31T17:30:47-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/responding-to-urgent-substance-use-and-addictions-needs-in-the-northwest-territories.html"/></entry><entry><title>Emergency Treatment Fund for communities in the Northwest Territories impacted by the overdose crisis</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/emergency-treatment-fund-for-communities-in-the-northwest-territories-impacted-by-the-overdose-crisis.html</id><summary type="html">The Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF) is part of the Government of Canada’s efforts to help communities rapidly respond to emerging, critical needs related to the toxic illegal drug supply and overdose crisis.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="backgrounders"/><updated>2025-10-31T17:25:39-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/emergency-treatment-fund-for-communities-in-the-northwest-territories-impacted-by-the-overdose-crisis.html"/></entry><entry><title>Responding to urgent substance use and addictions needs in Atlantic Canada</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/responding-to-urgent-substance-use-and-addictions-needs-in-atlantic-canada.html</id><summary type="html">Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian Economy, and the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Member of Parliament for Moncton-Dieppe, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced more than $8 million for nine projects under the Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP).</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-10-31T13:35:00-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/responding-to-urgent-substance-use-and-addictions-needs-in-atlantic-canada.html"/></entry><entry><title>Substance Use and Addictions Program in support of Atlantic communities impacted by the overdose crisis</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/substance-use-and-addictions-program-in-support-of-atlantic-communities-impacted-by-the-overdose-crisis.html</id><summary type="html">The Government of Canda is providing more than $8 million for nine projects across Atlantic Canada under SUAP that will support community-led initiatives to improve health outcomes for Canadians affected by substance use and addictions.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="backgrounders"/><updated>2025-10-31T13:20:00-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/substance-use-and-addictions-program-in-support-of-atlantic-communities-impacted-by-the-overdose-crisis.html"/></entry><entry><title>Canadian Dental Care Plan reaches significant milestone in British Columbia</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/canadian-dental-care-plan-reaches-significant-milestone-in-british-columbia.html</id><summary type="html">Today, the Honourable Hedy Fry, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced that in British Columbia, over 720,000 people are now covered under the CDCP and can receive the dental care they need.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-10-31T13:10:00-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/canadian-dental-care-plan-reaches-significant-milestone-in-british-columbia.html"/></entry><entry><title>Responding to urgent substance use and addictions needs in Ontario communities</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/responding-to-urgent-substance-use-and-addictions-needs-in-ontario-communities.html</id><summary type="html">Today, Maggie Chi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced more than $19 million from the Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF) for 21 projects across Ontario, and more than $17 million for 13 projects across Ontario under the Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP).</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-10-31T09:15:00-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/responding-to-urgent-substance-use-and-addictions-needs-in-ontario-communities.html"/></entry><entry><title>Substance Use and Addictions Program in support of Ontario communities</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/substance-use-and-addictions-program-in-support-of-ontario-communities.html</id><summary type="html">The Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP) provides time-limited funding for a wide range of innovative and evidence-informed projects including substance use prevention, harm reduction and treatment initiatives across the country. The Government of Canada is providing more than $17 million for 13 projects across Ontario under SUAP that will support community-led initiatives to improve health outcomes for individuals affected by substance use and addictions.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="backgrounders"/><updated>2025-10-31T09:00:00-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/substance-use-and-addictions-program-in-support-of-ontario-communities.html"/></entry><entry><title>Responding to urgent needs in communities most impacted by the overdose crisis</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/responding-to-urgent-needs-in-communities-most-impacted-by-the-overdose-crisis.html</id><summary type="html">The Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF) is part of the Government of Canada’s efforts to help communities rapidly respond to emerging, critical needs related to the overdose crisis. Health Canada is providing more than $19 million in additional funding through the ETF to 21 projects across Ontario. Funding will support a wide range of urgent interventions to increase local capacity to help populations most affected by the toxic drug and overdose crisis.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="backgrounders"/><updated>2025-10-31T09:00:00-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/responding-to-urgent-needs-in-communities-most-impacted-by-the-overdose-crisis.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada to make an announcement about dental care in Vancouver</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/government-of-canada-to-make-an-announcement-about-dental-care-in-vancouver.html</id><summary type="html">The Honourable Hedy Fry, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will make an announcement about the Canadian Dental Care Plan.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2025-10-30T15:15:05-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/government-of-canada-to-make-an-announcement-about-dental-care-in-vancouver.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada to announce funding to help address the toxic drug and overdose crisis in the Northwest Territories</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/government-of-canada-to-announce-funding-to-help-address-the-toxic-drug-and-overdose-crisis-in-the-northwest-territories.html</id><summary type="html">The Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will make an important announcement under the Emergency Treatment Fund.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2025-10-30T14:00:00-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/government-of-canada-to-announce-funding-to-help-address-the-toxic-drug-and-overdose-crisis-in-the-northwest-territories.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada to announce funding to help address the toxic drug and overdose crisis in Atlantic Canada</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/government-of-canada-to-announce-funding-to-help-address-the-toxic-drug-and-overdose-crisis-in-atlantic-canada.html</id><summary type="html">The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian Economy and the Honourable Ginette Petitpas-Taylor, Member of Parliament for Moncton-Dieppe, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will make an important announcement under the Substance Use and Addictions Program.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2025-10-30T12:00:00-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/government-of-canada-to-announce-funding-to-help-address-the-toxic-drug-and-overdose-crisis-in-atlantic-canada.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada to announce funding to help address the toxic drug and overdose crisis in Ontario</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/government-of-canada-to-announce-funding-to-help-address-the-toxic-drug-and-overdose-crisis-in-ontario.html</id><summary type="html">Maggie Chi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will make an important announcement under the Emergency Treatment Fund and the Substance Use and Addictions Program.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2025-10-30T10:00:00-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/government-of-canada-to-announce-funding-to-help-address-the-toxic-drug-and-overdose-crisis-in-ontario.html"/></entry><entry><title>Statement by Health Canada on the Canadian Dental Care Plan</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/statement-by-health-canada-on-the-canadian-dental-care-plan.html</id><summary type="html">Today Health Canada issued the following statement: The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) has significantly improved affordability and access to dental care for millions of Canadians across the country. We are committed to ensuring that publicly funded programs such as the CDCP are administered with integrity, in accordance with the eligibility criteria and with responsible stewardship of public funds.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="statements"/><updated>2025-10-21T15:00:38-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/statement-by-health-canada-on-the-canadian-dental-care-plan.html"/></entry><entry><title>Responding to urgent substance use and addictions needs in Western Canada</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/responding-to-urgent-substance-use-and-addictions-needs-in-western-canada.html</id><summary type="html">Today, Taleeb Noormohamed, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Member of Parliament for Vancouver Granville, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced more than $30 million from the Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF) for 34 projects, and more than $10 million for six projects under the Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP) across Western Canada.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-10-20T13:27:12-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/responding-to-urgent-substance-use-and-addictions-needs-in-western-canada.html"/></entry><entry><title>Substance Use and Addictions Program in support of Western communities impacted by the overdose crisis</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/substance-use-and-addictions-program-in-support-of-western-communities-impacted-by-the-overdose-crisis.html</id><summary type="html">The Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP) provides time-limited funding for a wide range of innovative and evidence-informed projects including substance use prevention, harm reduction and treatment initiatives across the country.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="backgrounders"/><updated>2025-10-20T13:23:29-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/substance-use-and-addictions-program-in-support-of-western-communities-impacted-by-the-overdose-crisis.html"/></entry><entry><title>Emergency Treatment Fund for Western communities impacted by the overdose crisis</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/emergency-treatment-fund-for-western-communities-impacted-by-the-overdose-crisis.html</id><summary type="html">The Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF) is part of the Government of Canada’s efforts to help communities rapidly respond to emerging, critical needs related to the toxic illegal drug supply and overdose crisis.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="backgrounders"/><updated>2025-10-20T13:22:50-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/emergency-treatment-fund-for-western-communities-impacted-by-the-overdose-crisis.html"/></entry><entry><title>Minister Michel highlights investments to help Black entrepreneurs start up, scale up, and build Canada’s economy</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/minister-michel-highlights-investments-to-help-black-entrepreneurs-start-up-scale-up-and-build-canadas-economy.html</id><summary type="html">Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, on behalf of the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), kicked off Small Business Week by highlighting a renewed investment of $189 million for the Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP).</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-10-20T09:48:49-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/minister-michel-highlights-investments-to-help-black-entrepreneurs-start-up-scale-up-and-build-canadas-economy.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada to announce funding to help address the toxic drug and overdose crisis</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/government-of-canada-to-announce-funding-to-help-address-the-toxic-drug-and-overdose-crisis.html</id><summary type="html">Taleeb Noormohamed, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Member of Parliament for Vancouver Granville, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will make an important announcement under the Emergency Treatment Fund and the Substance Use and Addictions Program.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2025-10-17T18:43:05-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/government-of-canada-to-announce-funding-to-help-address-the-toxic-drug-and-overdose-crisis.html"/></entry><entry><title>Federal, Provincial, Territorial Health Ministers’ Meeting</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/federal-provincial-territorial-health-ministers-meeting0.html</id><summary type="html">Today, Canada’s Federal, Provincial and Territorial (FPT) Ministers of Health met in Calgary for a full day of discussions focused on strengthening the health and well-being of Canadians.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="statements"/><updated>2025-10-17T17:37:53-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/federal-provincial-territorial-health-ministers-meeting0.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada to announce significant funding to support Black entrepreneurs</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/government-of-to-announce-significant-funding-to-support-black-entrepreneurs.html</id><summary type="html">The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, on behalf of the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), will make an important announcement in support of Black entrepreneurs across Canada.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2025-10-17T13:00:00-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/government-of-to-announce-significant-funding-to-support-black-entrepreneurs.html"/></entry><entry><title>Expanding mental health care to more youth in Alberta</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/expanding-mental-health-care-to-more-youth-in-alberta.html</id><summary type="html">Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced a $10 million investment through the Youth Mental Health Fund (YMHF) to expand Integrated Youth Services (IYS) in Alberta.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-10-16T11:30:00-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/expanding-mental-health-care-to-more-youth-in-alberta.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada to make announcement in support of youth mental health in Alberta</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/government-of-canada-to-make-announcement-in-support-of-youth-mental-health-in-alberta.html</id><summary type="html">The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will hold a news conference to announce four projects under the Youth Mental Health Fund.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2025-10-15T15:00:00-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/government-of-canada-to-make-announcement-in-support-of-youth-mental-health-in-alberta.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada improves access to health services for Anglophone minority communities in Quebec</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/government-of-canada-improves-access-to-health-services-for-anglophone-minority-communities-in-quebec0.html</id><summary type="html">Today, Sherry Romanado, Member of Parliament for Longueuil—Charles-LeMoyne and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence, and Peter Schiefke, Member of Parliament for Vaudreuil, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced more than $52 million in funding over five years to the Community Health and Social Services Network (CHSSN) and McGill University to improve access to health and social services professionals for Anglophone communities in Quebec.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-10-14T16:04:05-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/government-of-canada-improves-access-to-health-services-for-anglophone-minority-communities-in-quebec0.html"/></entry><entry><title>Responding to urgent needs in communities most impacted by the toxic drug and overdose crisis</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/responding-to-urgent-needs-in-communities-most-impacted-by-the-toxic-drug-and-overdose-crisis.html</id><summary type="html">Health Canada has opened the 2025 call for proposals (CFP) for the Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF). Organizations across the country have until November 4, 2025, to submit applications for funding. The department will assess applications based on the urgency of the community’s need, as well as applicants’ readiness to respond quickly.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-10-14T12:45:00-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/responding-to-urgent-needs-in-communities-most-impacted-by-the-toxic-drug-and-overdose-crisis.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada to make an announcement to support access to health services for Anglophone minority communities in Quebec</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/government-of-canada-to-make-an-announcement-to-support-access-to-health-services-for-anglophone-minority-communities-in-quebec.html</id><summary type="html">Sherry Romanado, Member of Parliament for Longueuil—Charles-LeMoyne, and Peter Schiefke, Member of Parliament for Vaudreuil, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will make an announcement to support access to health services in English for Anglophone communities in Quebec.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2025-10-14T08:32:38-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/government-of-canada-to-make-an-announcement-to-support-access-to-health-services-for-anglophone-minority-communities-in-quebec.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada improves access to health services for Anglophone minority communities in Quebec</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/government-of-canada-improves-access-to-health-services-for-anglophone-minority-communities-in-quebec.html</id><summary type="html">The following projects aim to improve access to health services in English for official language minority communities (OLMCs) in Quebec.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="backgrounders"/><updated>2025-10-10T10:21:31-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/government-of-canada-improves-access-to-health-services-for-anglophone-minority-communities-in-quebec.html"/></entry><entry><title>Federal-Provincial-Territorial Health Ministers’ Meeting</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/federal-provincial-territorial-health-ministers-meeting.html</id><summary type="html">A face-to-face meeting of Federal, Provincial and Territorial (FPT) Ministers of Health will take place October 16 and 17, in Calgary, Alberta.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2025-10-10T09:02:44-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/federal-provincial-territorial-health-ministers-meeting.html"/></entry><entry><title>Statement from the Minister of Health on World Mental Health Day</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/statement-from-the-minister-of-health-on-world-mental-health-day.html</id><summary type="html">Statement from the Minister of Health on World Mental Health Day</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="statements"/><updated>2025-10-09T09:38:40-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/statement-from-the-minister-of-health-on-world-mental-health-day.html"/></entry><entry><title>Canadian Dental Care Plan reaches significant milestones</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/canadian-dental-care-plan-reaches-significant-milestones.html</id><summary type="html">As of today, more than 5 million Canadians are now covered under the CDCP and can receive the dental care they need.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-10-02T09:00:00-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/canadian-dental-care-plan-reaches-significant-milestones.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada to make an announcement about dental care</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/government-of-canada-to-make-an-announcement-about-dental-care.html</id><summary type="html">The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Mona Fortier, Member of Parliament for Ottawa–Vanier–Gloucester, will make an announcement about the Canadian Dental Care Plan.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2025-10-01T14:00:04-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/government-of-canada-to-make-an-announcement-about-dental-care.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada improves access to sexual and reproductive health services</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/09/government-of-canada-improves-access-to-sexual-and-reproductive-health-services0.html</id><summary type="html">Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced over $13 million in funding to 15 community-based organizations to help make sexual and reproductive health services more accessible for people in Canada.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-09-29T14:46:12-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/09/government-of-canada-improves-access-to-sexual-and-reproductive-health-services0.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada improves access to sexual and reproductive health services</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/09/government-of-canada-improves-access-to-sexual-and-reproductive-health-services.html</id><summary type="html">The following projects aim to improve access to sexual and reproductive health services across Canada and are funded under the Sexual and Reproductive Health Fund.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="backgrounders"/><updated>2025-09-29T14:37:36-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/09/government-of-canada-improves-access-to-sexual-and-reproductive-health-services.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada to make an announcement to support access to sexual and reproductive health services</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/09/government-of-canada-to-make-an-announcement-to-support-access-to-sexual-and-reproductive-health-services.html</id><summary type="html">The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, accompanied by Marie-Gabrielle Ménard, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism) and Member of Parliament for Hochelaga - Rosemont-Est, along with Mr. Eric St-Pierre, Member of Parliament for Honoré-Mercier, will make an important announcement to help make sexual and reproductive health services more accessible.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2025-09-26T14:00:27-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/09/government-of-canada-to-make-an-announcement-to-support-access-to-sexual-and-reproductive-health-services.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada improves access to health services for Francophone minority communities across Western Canada</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/09/government-of-canada-improves-access-to-health-services-for-francophone-minority-communities-across-western-canada0.html</id><summary type="html">Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health announced close to $17 million in funding over five years to five post-secondary training institutions to improve access to health services in French for Francophone communities across Western Canada.</summary><author><name>Health Canada</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-09-10T11:33:31-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/09/government-of-canada-improves-access-to-health-services-for-francophone-minority-communities-across-western-canada0.html"/></entry></feed>