Canada News Centre2026-05-08T16:52:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/05/remarks-from-the-chief-public-health-officer.html

Speaking Remarks for the Chief Public Health Officer Hantavirus Press Conference May 8, 2026

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-05-08T15:14:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/05/update---technical-briefing-on-the-situation-with-regard-to-hantavirus.html

Officials from the Public Health Agency of Canada will provide details about the Andes Hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius and actions taken by the Government of Canada.

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-05-08T12:58:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/05/stronger-mental-health-supports-when-emergencies-strike.html

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 $1.2 million to strengthen mental health and psychosocial supports in emergency settings.

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-05-07T11:22:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-to-make-an-announcement-on-mental-health-support.html

Government of Canada to make an announcement on mental health supports

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-05-06T11:45:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/04/council-of-chief-medical-officers-of-health-ccmoh-statement-to-canadians-on-vaccination.html

The Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health (CCMOH) strongly reaffirms its support for vaccination and its trust in established Canadian vaccine approval and monitoring systems.

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-04-27T10:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/04/launch-ceremony-for-vaccination-week-in-the-americas-2026.html

The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health and Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), will co-host the Launch Ceremony for Vaccination Week in the Americas 2026.

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-04-24T12:49:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/04/statement-from-the-new-chief-public-health-officer-of-canada-on-the-beginning-of-her-term.html

Dr. Joss Reimer begins her term as Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer.

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-04-02T10:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/03/the-government-of-canada-is-taking-meaningful-steps-to-better-support-canadians-with-a-serious-and-permanent-injury-as-a-result-of-receiving-a-heal.html

Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced that the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) will begin administering the Vaccine Impact Assistance Program (VIAP) on April 1, 2026.

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-03-31T15:30:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/03/technical-briefing-on-the-launch-of-the-vaccine-impact-assistance-program.html

Public Health Agency of Canada officials will provide a technical briefing to provide details on the launch of the Vaccine Impact Assistance Program.

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-03-30T16:20:15-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-strengthens-oversight-and-security-for-the-handling-of-human-pathogens-and-toxins.html

Today, the Government of Canada announced that the amendments to the Human Pathogens and Toxins Act (HPTA) received Royal Assent.

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-03-27T11:25:45-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/03/joint-statement-from-the-acting-chief-public-health-officer-of-canada-and-the-chief-medical-officer-of-public-health-for-indigenous-services-canada.html

Today, the Acting Chief Public Health Officer of Canada and the Chief Medical Officer of Public Health for Indigenous Services Canada issued a joint statement for World Tuberculosis Day

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-03-23T09:10:49-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/03/message-from-the-minister-of-health-secretary-of-state-sport-and-secretary-of-state-seniors--brain-health-awareness-month-and-brain-awareness-week.html

Brain Health Awareness Month and Brain Awareness Week highlight the importance of protecting and strengthening our body's most vital organ.

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-03-13T09:11:11-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/03/statement-from-the-minister-of-health-on-international-womens-day.html

Minister Michel issues a statement to mark International Women’s Day, celebrating the achievements of women and ongoing work toward equality.

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-03-08T11:12:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/03/message-from-the-minister-of-health--black-mental-health-week-2026.html

Black Mental Health Week gives us an opportunity to come together and reflect on the importance of amplifying Black voices and focusing on Black mental wellness.

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-03-02T10:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/02/government-of-canada-appoints-dr-joss-reimer-as-chief-public-health-officer.html

Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced the appointment of Dr. Joss Reimer as Canada’s next Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO), for a three-year term, effective April 1, 2026.

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-02-20T10:15:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/01/government-of-canada-invests-in-projects-to-support-people-living-with-dementia-and-their-caregivers.html

Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced over $4.7 million in funding to six new projects to support community-based organizations devoted to improving the health and wellbeing of people with dementia and their caregivers, and to furthering knowledge about this disease, and its risk and protective factors.

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-01-28T10:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/01/government-of-canada-funds-six-community-based-dementia-projects.html

Projects funded under the Dementia Community Investment (DCI) provide tailored interventions and supports for people living with dementia, including those with young-onset dementia; those who live in rural/remote and ethnocultural communities; as well as members of Indigenous populations.

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-01-28T10:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/01/government-of-canada-announces-renewed-support-for-the-9-8-8-suicide-crisis-helpline.html

The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced that the federal government will invest up to $120.2 million over the next two years to support the continued operations of the 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline, a critical service for Canadians in distress.

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-01-16T10:20:57-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/01/government-of-canada-to-make-announcement-related-to-9-8-8-suicide-crisis-helpline.html

The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will make an important announcement related to the 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline.

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-01-14T10:30:34-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2025/12/statement-from-the-council-of-chief-medical-officers-of-health---latest-national-data-on-substance-related-harms.html

Today’s data release provides a picture of substance-related deaths and harms in the previous 12 months. At the national level, from July 2024 to June 2025, there were 6,161 deaths, an average of 17 deaths per day.

Public Health Agency of Canada2025-12-11T15:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2025/12/message-from-the-minister-of-health-and-the-minister-of-indigenous-services-on-world-aids-day-and-indigenous-aids-awareness-week.html

Message from the Minister of Health and the Minister of Indigenous Services on World AIDS Day and Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week

Public Health Agency of Canada2025-12-01T11:00:44-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2025/11/support-for-community-projects-to-prevent-substance-use-related-harms-among-youth.html

In response to the illegal toxic drug supply and overdose crisis, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is investing an additional $6 million in community-based projects across Canada, through the Youth Substance Use Prevention Program (YSUPP).

Public Health Agency of Canada2025-11-25T09:30:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2025/11/supporting-communities-to-protect-youth-from-substance-use-harms.html

Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced $6 million to help communities across Canada develop locally driven, needs-based approaches to prevent substance use among young people through the Youth Substance Use Prevention Program (YSUPP).

Public Health Agency of Canada2025-11-25T09:30:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2025/11/message-from-the-minister-of-health-on-international-survivors-of-suicide-loss-day.html

Each life lost by suicide sends shockwaves through families, friends and communities. The effects on survivors can be profound, and the emotional impacts can linger for years.

Public Health Agency of Canada2025-11-21T10:30:48-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2025/11/statement-from-the-public-health-agency-of-canada-on-canadas-measles-elimination-status.html

Following over 12 months of transmission across the country, PAHO confirms Canada's loss of measles elimination status. We are coordinating efforts with provinces and territories to restore the status through community engagement, strong public health systems and vaccination.

Public Health Agency of Canada2025-11-10T09:00:59-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2025/10/improving-mental-health-of-black-canadians.html

Today, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade and to the Secretary of State (International Development) Yasir Naqvi, the honourable Greg Fergus, Member of Parliament for Hull-Aylmer, and Member of Parliament Tatiana Auguste announced over $2.8 million, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, to support 26 recipients through the Promoting Health Equity: Mental Health of Black Canadians Fund.

Public Health Agency of Canada2025-10-22T12:50:15-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2025/10/promoting-health-equity-mental-health-of-black-canadians-fund.html

The Promoting Health Equity: Mental Health of Black Canadians Fund supports Black Canadians to develop more culturally focused knowledge, capacity and programs to improve mental health in their communities.

Public Health Agency of Canada2025-10-22T12:30:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2025/10/government-of-canada-to-make-an-announcement-to-support-the-mental-health-of-black-canadians.html

Yasir Naqvi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade and to the Secretary of State (International Development), the Honourable Greg Fergus, Member of Parliament for Hull-Alymer, and Tatiana Auguste, Member of Parliament for Terrebonne, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will make an announcement supporting the Mental Health of Black Canadians Fund.

Public Health Agency of Canada2025-10-21T13:00:56-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2025/10/message-from-the-minister-of-health--breast-cancer-awareness-month.html

Message from the Minister of Health to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Public Health Agency of Canada2025-10-08T09:11:23-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2025/09/you-are-not-alone--message-from-the-minister-of-health-on-world-suicide-prevention-day.html

Suicide is a deeply tragic and complex reality that affects many lives across the country. Every day in Canada, on average, 12 people die by suicide, and more than 200 people attempt it.

Public Health Agency of Canada2025-09-09T14:40:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2025/09/supporting-healthy-living-through-community-driven-projects.html

Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, visited Vivre Saint-Michel en santé in Montreal, Quebec, to highlight its Notre serre 4 saisons initiative.

Public Health Agency of Canada2025-09-08T10:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2025/09/government-of-canada-to-highlight-funding-under-the-healthy-canadians-and-communities-fund.html

The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will highlight funding under the Healthy Canadians and Communities Fund.

Public Health Agency of Canada2025-09-05T14:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2025/09/message-from-the-minister-of-health-on-cancer-awareness.html

The Minister of Health shares statement on cancer awareness

Public Health Agency of Canada2025-09-02T10:42:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2025/08/supporting-communities-to-prevent-and-reduce-the-impacts-of-substance-use-on-youth.html

Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced over $2.9 million in funding through the Youth Substance Use Prevention Program (YSUPP). The program helps communities across Canada create tailored approaches to substance use prevention based on their specific needs.

Public Health Agency of Canada2025-08-29T10:11:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2025/08/support-for-community-projects-to-prevent-and-reduce-youth-substance-use-related-harms-among-youth.html

Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced over $2.9 million in funding through the Youth Substance Use Prevention Program (YSUPP). The program helps communities across Canada create tailored approaches to substance use prevention based on their specific needs.

Public Health Agency of Canada2025-08-29T10:05:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2025/08/government-of-canada-supports-healthy-living-and-chronic-disease-prevention-initiatives.html

Today, Maggie Chi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced over $10 million in funding to support initiatives that empower Canadians to adopt healthy behaviours—such as being active, eating nutritious foods, and avoiding smoking—ultimately leading to a longer and improved quality of life.

Public Health Agency of Canada2025-08-25T10:11:46-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2025/08/government-of-canada-supports-seven-projects-to-promote-healthy-living-and-prevent-chronic-disease.html

Through the Healthy Canadians and Communities Fund (HCCF), the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) supports projects that promote healthy behaviours such as healthy eating, physical activity and tobacco cessation to prevent chronic disease, with a focus on people who face health inequalities and are at greater risk of developing chronic disease.

Public Health Agency of Canada2025-08-25T09:59:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2025/08/government-of-canada-to-announce-funding-under-the-healthy-canadians-and-communities-fund.html

Maggie Chi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will announce funding under the Healthy Canadians and Communities Fund.

Public Health Agency of Canada2025-08-22T14:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2025/08/supporting-projects-to-advance-health-equity.html

The Intersectoral Action Fund (ISAF) is the first Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) program explicitly dedicated to support collective action across sectors on the social determinants of health to reduce health inequities. This grant program seeks to strengthen capacity and build knowledge and tools to enable partners to work together across sectors to advance action on the social determinants of health.

Public Health Agency of Canada2025-08-18T12:09:40-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2025/08/making-health-equal-by-investing-in-community-projects.html

Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced over $3 million for 14 projects to make sure everyone has a fair chance to be healthy. By improving access to food and housing security, job stability, and better health outcomes, these projects, to be completed over the next two years, will help everyone in Canada reach their full health potential and live their healthiest life.

Public Health Agency of Canada2025-08-15T14:36:11-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2025/06/statement-from-the-council-of-chief-medical-officers-of-health-and-the-chief-coroners-and-chief-medical-examiners---latest-national-data-on-substan.html

The overdose crisis, driven by a toxic illegal drug supply, is one of the most serious public health crises our country has ever faced. Today’s data release provides a picture of substance-related deaths and harms in 2024.

Public Health Agency of Canada2025-06-25T11:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2025/06/government-of-canada-provides-support-for-participaction-to-promote-active-lifestyles.html

Today, the Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State (Sport), on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced $5 million in funding to support ParticipACTION’s Let’s Get Moving initiative for 2025-26. This initiative promotes physical activity in Canada through national awareness campaigns, community challenges, and report cards on activity levels.

Public Health Agency of Canada2025-06-16T16:30:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2025/06/minister-michel-welcomes-external-expert-review-report-on-the-modernization-of-preventive-health-care-guideline-development-in-canada.html

The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, made a statement on the release of the External Expert Review report on the modernization of preventive health care guideline development in Canada.

Public Health Agency of Canada2025-06-13T13:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2025/03/joint-statement-from-the-chief-public-health-officer-of-the-public-health-agency-of-canada-and-the-chief-medical-officer-of-public-health-of-indige.html

Joint Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of the Public Health Agency of Canada and the Chief Medical Officer of Public Health of Indigenous Services Canada on World Tuberculosis Day 2025

Public Health Agency of Canada2025-03-24T12:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2025/03/government-of-canada-announces-the-organization-to-establish-and-lead-the-national-autism-network.html

Today, the Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Health, announced over $6.3 million in funding over five years for the Sinneave Family Foundation to establish and lead the new National Autism Network, as a non-profit organization. Sinneave will collaborate with Autism Alliance of Canada and other partners to advance a shared mission to create a more inclusive and supportive Canada for Autistic people, their families and caregivers.

Public Health Agency of Canada2025-03-21T11:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2025/03/statement-from-the-minister-of-health-and-the-minister-of-mental-health-and-addictions-and-associate-minister-of-health-on-international-womens-day.html

This year’s theme is: “For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment”. Many women in Canada continue to experience barriers to care and health inequalities that limit their access to essential health services. To break down these barriers and improve access to health care—like breast cancer screening and affordable and accessible birth control options—we must adopt solutions that reflect the diverse needs of people in Canada.

Public Health Agency of Canada2025-03-08T13:50:03-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2025/03/statement-from-the-council-of-chief-medical-officers-of-health-on-the-illegal-toxic-drug-and-overdose-crisis-latest-national-data-on-substance-rela.html

Today, the Council of the Chief Medical Officers of Health issued the following statement on the release of the latest surveillance data on opioid and stimulant-related harms in Canada, with the most recent quarterly data reflecting the period from January to September 2024.

Public Health Agency of Canada2025-03-07T15:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2025/03/helping-communities-prevent-substance-use-related-harms-among-youth.html

The Honourable Ya'ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced $6 million in funding to support a targeted call for proposals under the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Youth Substance Use Prevention Program (YSUPP).

Public Health Agency of Canada2025-03-06T19:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2025/03/statement-from-the-chief-public-health-officer-of-canada-on-the-increase-in-measles-cases-and-the-risk-to-people-in-canada.html

Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on the Increase in Measles Cases and the Risk to People in Canada

Public Health Agency of Canada2025-03-06T11:30:33-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2025/03/investments-in-family-violence-prevention.html

The Government of Canada is investing more than $17.5 million over five years to fund 13 projects aimed at preventing family and gender-based violence. These projects will help support children, youth, families, and service providers across Canada.

Public Health Agency of Canada2025-03-05T13:33:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2025/03/statement-from-the-minister-of-health.html

The Minister of Health made a statement announcing a temporary pause of the work of the Canadian Task Force on Preventative Health Care.

Public Health Agency of Canada2025-03-04T11:30:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2025/03/message-from-the-minister-of-mental-health-and-addictions-and-associate-minister-of-health--black-mental-health-week-2025.html

This week is Black Mental Health Week, a time to amplify Black voices and bring awareness to the impacts of anti-Black racism and systemic discrimination on the mental health of Black Canadians.

Public Health Agency of Canada2025-03-03T14:00:41-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2025/02/the-government-of-canada-highlights-progress-on-breast-cancer-screening-research-and-implementation-in-canada.html

The Government of Canada is committed to supporting the health of women by addressing knowledge gaps in breast cancer screening and prevention. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), in collaboration with federal, provincial and territorial experts and stakeholders, hosted the event Closing the Gap: Action for Equity in Breast Cancer Screening.

Public Health Agency of Canada2025-02-26T16:20:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2025/02/improving-access-to-mental-health-services-for-black-canadians.html

Today the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced the first recipients of the of the Promoting Health Equity: Mental Health of Black Canadians Fund.

Public Health Agency of Canada2025-02-24T13:41:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2025/02/government-of-canada-to-make-an-announcement-about-improving-access-to-mental-health-services-for-black-canadians.html

The Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will make an announcement about improving access to mental health services for Black Canadians.

Public Health Agency of Canada2025-02-21T11:57:30-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2025/02/government-of-canada-purchases-avian-influenza-vaccine-to-protect-individuals-most-at-risk.html

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and its partners are focused on keeping people and animals in Canada safe and ensuring Canada is ready for any potential health threats. This includes taking proactive measures to protect the health of people in Canada by authorizing and securing the supply of a human vaccine against avian influenza as part of our readiness and potential use, as needed, based on risk conditions.

Public Health Agency of Canada2025-02-19T12:00:54-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2025/02/statement-from-the-council-of-chief-medical-officers-of-health-on-addressing-the-growing-concern-of-syphilis-in-canada.html

As we mark Sexual Health Week (February 10-16th, 2025), the Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health would like to emphasize the importance of sexual health as a key component of overall health and wellbeing.

Public Health Agency of Canada2025-02-14T12:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2025/01/government-of-canada-and-nova-scotia-increase-investment-in-provinces-community-mental-health-supports.html

Today, the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced an additional $2 million in federal funding for the Government of Nova Scotia and for Maggie’s Place: A Resource Centre for Families Association, to strengthen community mental health supports.

Public Health Agency of Canada2025-01-31T08:42:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2025/01/governments-of-canada-and-nova-scotia-to-announce-community-mental-health-funding.html

The Honourable Ya'ara Saks, Federal Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, and the Honourable Brian Comer, Nova Scotia’s Minister of Addictions and Mental Health, will make an announcement to improve community mental health supports in Nova Scotia.

Public Health Agency of Canada2025-01-30T12:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2025/01/statement-from-the-chief-public-health-officer-of-canada-on-measles-and-the-risk-to-canadians.html

Canada is currently experiencing an increase in measles activity, with recent cases reported in Quebec and Ontario that are associated with ongoing outbreaks.

Public Health Agency of Canada2025-01-29T14:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2025/01/statement-from-the-council-of-chief-medical-officers-of-health-on-nicotine-vaping-in-canada-as-part-of-national-non-smoking-week.html

Although significant progress has been made in the past several decades in reducing smoking rates in Canada, the Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health (CCMOH) want to highlight that smoking continues to pose a significant risk to the health of Canadians.

Public Health Agency of Canada2025-01-20T13:30:07-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2024/12/joint-statement-from-the-co-chairs-of-the-special-advisory-committee-on-toxic-drug-poisonings--latest-national-data-on-substance-related-harms.html

Today, the co-chairs of the federal, provincial, and territorial Special Advisory Committee on Toxic Drug Poisonings- —Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, and Dr. Sudit Ranade, Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health —issued the following statement on the release of the latest surveillance data on opioid and stimulant-related harms in Canada from January 2016 to June 2024.

Public Health Agency of Canada2024-12-23T12:00:20-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2024/12/statement-from-the-minister-of-mental-health-and-addictions-and-associate-minister-of-health--government-of-canada-releases-2024-suicide-prevention.html

I am pleased to share the 2024 Suicide Prevention Progress Report; so that we can reflect on the work we have done together and look ahead to the work that remains. This biannual report shares progress on suicide prevention efforts since the release of the National Suicide Prevention Action Plan on May 31, 2024.

Public Health Agency of Canada2024-12-19T20:20:22-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2024/11/statement-from-the-minister-of-mental-health-and-addictions-and-associate-minister-of-health-9-8-8-suicide-crisis-helpline-marks-one-year-of-service.html

Today marks a year since the launch of the 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline right across Canada.

Public Health Agency of Canada2024-11-30T12:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2024/11/government-of-canada-invests-in-breast-cancer-research-and-public-awareness.html

The Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, is announcing $545,000 in funding for two initiatives aiming to advance research and raise awareness of breast cancer screening.

Public Health Agency of Canada2024-11-29T15:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2024/11/statement-from-the-chief-public-health-officer-of-canada-on-world-aids-day.html

Today, marks World AIDS Day and the beginning of Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week. This year’s theme, “Take the rights path,” highlights the importance of safeguarding human rights as a cornerstone of protecting health.

Public Health Agency of Canada2024-11-29T11:04:32-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2024/11/message-from-the-minister-of-health-and-the-minister-of-mental-health-and-addictions-and-associate-minister-of-health---international-survivors-of-.html

Today, on International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, we remember those we’ve lost to suicide, and the loved ones left behind.

Public Health Agency of Canada2024-11-23T10:17:01-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2024/11/public-health-agency-of-canada-confirms-the-first-case-of-clade-i-mpox-in-canada.html

On November 22, 2024, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) confirmed the first case of clade I mpox in Canada in an individual in Manitoba.

Public Health Agency of Canada2024-11-22T22:34:52-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2024/11/launch-of-public-consultation-to-help-modernize-the-development-of-preventive-health-care-guidelines-in-canada.html

The External Expert Review (EER) public consultation opens for organizations and members of the public to contribute to the review. The EER Panel is inviting input on a number of areas, including the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care structure, mandate and guideline development process. The EER Panel will accept written submissions from November 21 to December 21, 2024.

Public Health Agency of Canada2024-11-21T10:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2024/11/government-of-canada-announces-75m-to-kids-help-phone.html

Today, the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced $7.5 million in funding for Kids Help Phone to continue its work providing mental health counselling and crisis support.

Public Health Agency of Canada2024-11-14T10:09:45-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2024/11/message-from-the-minister-of-health--diabetes-awareness-month-and-world-diabetes-day.html

The Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, issued a statement to mark Diabetes Awareness Month and World Diabetes Day.

Public Health Agency of Canada2024-11-14T10:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2024/11/update-on-avian-influenza-and-risk-to-canadians.html

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) today confirmed a human case of avian influenza (also known as bird flu) caused by influenza A(H5N1) virus in Canada.

Public Health Agency of Canada2024-11-13T14:46:52-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2024/11/government-of-canada-to-announce-funding-to-support-youth-mental-wellness.html

The Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will host a panel discussion to discuss providing mental health, counselling, and crisis support to young people.

Public Health Agency of Canada2024-11-13T13:12:05-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2024/10/new-research-investments-in-the-transmission-of-respiratory-infectious-diseases.html

Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced research grants for four organizations through the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Transmission Dynamics of Respiratory Infectious Diseases Research Funding Opportunity.

Public Health Agency of Canada2024-10-25T11:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2024/10/government-of-canada-launches-solicitation-for-projects-to-build-capacity-and-raise-awareness-on-climate-sensitive-infectious-diseases.html

PHAC’s Infectious Disease and Climate Change Fund solicitation is now open and will run until November 28, 2024.

Public Health Agency of Canada2024-10-25T09:05:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2024/10/statement-from-the-chief-public-health-officer-of-canada-on-her-annual-report-2024-realizing-the-future-of-vaccination-for-public-health.html

Today, the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada annual report on the state of public health in Canada, entitled Realizing the Future of Vaccination for Public Health, was tabled in Parliament by the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health.

Public Health Agency of Canada2024-10-23T15:38:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2024/10/canada-the-united-states-and-mexico-release-the-north-american-preparedness-for-animal-and-human-pandemics-initiative-napahpi.html

Today, the Public Health Agency of Canada, in collaboration with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Public Safety Canada and Global Affairs Canada, and their respective counterparts in the United States and Mexico, released the North American Preparedness for Animal and Human Pandemics Initiative (NAPAHPI).

Public Health Agency of Canada2024-10-23T14:18:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2024/10/government-of-canada-launches-call-for-proposals-in-support-of-black-mental-health.html

Today, the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, is launching an open call for proposals to allocate $1M under the Mental Health of Black Canadians Fund. Community-based organizations can apply for up to $100,000 to support projects that seek to build organizations’ capacity to develop and deliver programs that promote the mental health of Black people in Canada. The deadline to submit a proposal is November 15, 2024.

Public Health Agency of Canada2024-10-18T15:05:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2024/10/government-of-canada-funds-new-initiatives-across-canada-to-prevent-youth-dating-violence.html

Today, the Honourable Ya'ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced almost $15.5 million, over the next five years, for 12 projects that focus on youth dating violence prevention across Canada. These projects will promote healthy relationships through the delivery and testing of innovative, evidence-based interventions, as well as training for service providers and educators.

Public Health Agency of Canada2024-10-17T11:15:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2024/10/message-from-the-minister-of-mental-health-and-addictions-and-associate-minister-of-health--pregnancy-and-infant-loss-remembrance-day.html

Today, we recognize Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, a time to extend our compassion and support to the many families across Canada who have experienced the loss of a child during pregnancy or early infancy. This day serves as a reminder that behind each statistic is a family forever changed by grief and loss.

Public Health Agency of Canada2024-10-15T12:00:45-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2024/10/canadas-minister-of-health-concludes-discussions-at-the-g7-health-ministers-meeting-in-italy.html

The Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, met with G7 health leaders and international health partners to discuss how they can work collaboratively to prepare for future health emergencies and build a healthier planet.

Public Health Agency of Canada2024-10-11T12:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2024/10/message-from-the-minister-of-health-and-the-minister-of-mental-health-and-addictions-and-associate-minister-of-health--breast-cancer-awareness-mont.html

The Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Ya'ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, issued a joint message during Breast Cancer Awareness Month to highlight the Government of Canada’s progress on the breast cancer screening and prevention action plan.

Public Health Agency of Canada2024-10-09T14:10:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2024/10/launch-of-the-external-expert-review-of-the-canadian-task-force-on-preventive-health-care.html

The Public Health Agency of Canada announces the launch of the External Expert Review of the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care.

Public Health Agency of Canada2024-10-09T09:45:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2024/09/statement-from-dr-theresa-tam-chief-public-health-officer-of-canada-and-dr-mary-jane-ireland-chief-veterinary-officer-for-canada-on-the-release-of-.html

Today, we are pleased to announce the release of the Pan-Canadian Action Plan (PCAP) on Antimicrobial Resistance Year 1 Progress Report. The report provides an overview of the activities underway and milestones we have reached with our federal, provincial and territorial partners during the first year of the Pan-Canadian Action Plan.

Public Health Agency of Canada2024-09-26T13:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2024/09/government-of-canada-announces-over-5-million-for-indigenous-child-maltreatment-and-youth-dating-violence-prevention-projects.html

Today, the Honourable Ya'ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced an investment of over $5 million in funding over five years for five Indigenous focused projects aimed at promoting child development and preventing, recognizing and responding safely to child maltreatment and youth dating violence. These projects will serve over 1,270 Indigenous children, youth and their families across Canada.

Public Health Agency of Canada2024-09-26T11:55:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2024/09/investments-in-indigenous-child-maltreatment-and-youth-dating-violence-prevention.html

The Government of Canada is investing more than $5 million over five years to fund five Indigenous focused projects aimed at preventing child maltreatment and youth dating violence. These projects will help over 1,270 Indigenous children, youth, and families, as well as service providers, across Canada by providing them with the tools to build safe, supportive relationships.

Public Health Agency of Canada2024-09-26T11:55:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2024/09/government-of-canada-launches-framework-for-autism-in-canada-canadas-autism-strategy-and-national-autism-network-call-for-applications.html

The Government of Canada is committed to supporting the needs of all persons with disabilities in Canada, including people with neurodevelopmental conditions like autism, and those who care for them.

Public Health Agency of Canada2024-09-26T11:10:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2024/09/statement-from-the-minister-of-mental-health-and-addictions-and-associate-minister-of-health-on-the-overdose-crisis.html

The data released today shows that the number of opioid-related deaths, hospitalizations and emergency service (EMS) responses in the first quarter of 2024 was lower than the same period in 2023, however the rates remain at critically high levels.

Public Health Agency of Canada2024-09-13T12:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2024/09/joint-statement-from-the-co-chairs-of-the-special-advisory-committee-on-toxic-drug-poisonings-latest-national-data-on-substance-related-harms.html

Today, the co-chairs of the federal, provincial, and territorial Special Advisory Committee on Toxic Drug Poisonings—Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, and Dr. Sudit Ranade, Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health—issued the following statement on the release of the latest surveillance data on opioid and stimulant-related harms in Canada for the period of January to March 2024. While it is too early to draw conclusions on trends this year, the latest data shows that the number of opioid-related deaths, hospitalizations and EMS responses in the first quarter of 2024 was lower than the same period in 2023.

Public Health Agency of Canada2024-09-13T11:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2024/09/message-from-the-minister-of-mental-health-and-addictions-and-associate-minister-of-health-world-suicide-prevention-day.html

Minister Saks makes a statement on World Suicide Prevention Day

Public Health Agency of Canada2024-09-10T12:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2024/09/message-from-the-minister-of-mental-health-and-addictions-and-associate-minister-of-health--fasd-awareness-day.html

Today, we come together to recognize Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day and Month. For 25 years, September 9 has been dedicated to raising awareness about this critical issue that affects individuals and families across Canada in far-reaching ways. This date, the nineth day of the nineth month, honours the nine months of pregnancy.

Public Health Agency of Canada2024-09-09T11:15:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2024/08/government-of-canada-invests-in-community-projects-to-advance-health-equity.html

The Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced an investment of over $3.2 million through the Intersectoral Action Fund (ISAF) for 16 additional projects (link to backgrounder) based in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. These projects aim to improve health conditions and the systems and structures that shape them, helping everyone in Canada reach their full health potential.

Public Health Agency of Canada2024-08-28T14:00:50-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2024/08/government-of-canada-invests-in-community-projects-to-reduce-health-inequities.html

The Intersectoral Action Fund (ISAF) is the first Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) program explicitly dedicated to support collective action across sectors on the social determinants of health to reduce health inequities. This grant program seeks to strengthen capacity and build knowledge and tools to enable partners to work together across sectors to advance action on the social determinants of health. The program prioritizes funding upstream projects, or projects that are addressing the root causes of ill health and health inequities.

Public Health Agency of Canada2024-08-28T13:55:11-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2024/08/government-of-canada-invests-in-addressing-public-health-evidence-gaps.html

The Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announces an investment of $6,621,475 through the Enhanced Surveillance for Chronic Disease Program to seven organizations who will carry out projects that increase our ability to gather health-related data and collect missing data needed to expand our knowledge in the areas of substance related harms, including opioids, mental health and mental illness, and longer-term impacts of COVID-19 including post-COVID condition and chronic disease. This backgrounder supports the news release entitled "Government of Canada invests in initiatives to address public health evidence gaps".

Public Health Agency of Canada2024-08-27T14:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2024/08/government-of-canada-invests-in-initiatives-to-address-public-health-evidence-gaps.html

The Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announces an investment of $6,621,475 through the Enhanced Surveillance for Chronic Disease Program to seven organizations who will carry out projects that increase our ability to gather health-related data and collect missing data needed to expand our knowledge in the areas of substance related harms, including opioids, mental health and mental illness, and longer-term impacts of COVID-19 including post-COVID condition and chronic disease.

Public Health Agency of Canada2024-08-27T14:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2024/08/community-based-projects-across-canada-help-increase-vaccine-confidence-and-uptake.html

Minister Holland announces more than $7.6 million for 31 community-led projects to help increase vaccine confidence and uptake among underserved communities across Canada.

Public Health Agency of Canada2024-08-16T09:15:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2024/08/government-of-canadas-response-to-the-world-health-organizations-declaration-on-mpox.html

The Government of Canada is closely monitoring the mpox situation in the DRC and neighbouring countries, and is working with domestic and international partners to determine opportunities for support. There have been no cases of mpox caused by the clade I mpox virus (MPXV) to date in Canada.

Public Health Agency of Canada2024-08-14T22:45:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2024/07/statement-from-the-chief-public-health-officer-of-canada-on-world-hepatitis-day.html

Today, on World Hepatitis Day, I would like to raise awareness about the importance of vaccination, testing and treatment to end viral hepatitis as a public health concern in Canada.

Public Health Agency of Canada2024-07-28T11:15:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2024/07/statement-from-the-chief-public-health-officer-of-canada-wildfires-and-extreme-heat-risks-to-canadians.html

Extreme weather events not only threaten the immediate health and safety of people in affected areas, but can also cause significant indirect and longer-term impacts on physical and mental health, including during and after community evacuations.

Public Health Agency of Canada2024-07-26T17:40:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2024/07/joint-ministers-message-from-canada-for-the-aids-2024-conference.html

Today, Canada is reaffirming its commitment to end HIV as a public health concern by participating in the 25th International AIDS Conference in Munich, Germany

Public Health Agency of Canada2024-07-22T10:00:00-04:00