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Canada News Centre - Public Health Agency of CanadaCanada News Centre2026-10-09T09:47:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svgMessage from the Minister of Health – World Mental Health Dayhttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/10/message-from-the-minister-of-health--world-mental-health-day.html

As we mark World Mental Health Day and bring Mental Illness Awareness Week to a close this weekend, we reflect on the importance of having open conversations about mental health.

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-10-09T09:50:00-04:00Message from the Minister of Health on World Alzheimer's Dayhttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/09/message-from-the-minister-of-health-on-world-alzheimers-day.html

On World Alzheimer’s Day, the Minister raises awareness of dementia and highlights Canada’s latest national dementia strategy report and the authorization of two new treatments for mild cognitive impairment or early-stage Alzheimer’s disease.

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-09-21T14:51:00-04:00Progress update on the Vaccine Impact Assistance Programhttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/09/progress-update-on-the-vaccine-impact-assistance-program.html

The Government of Canada is committed to supporting people in Canada who have experienced a serious and permanent vaccine-related injury through the Vaccine Impact Assistance Program (VIAP) and to providing claimants with the information they need to navigate the process more easily.

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-09-18T22:20:00-04:00Government of Canada expands access to HIV self-testing and peer support serviceshttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/09/government-of-canada-expands-access-to-hiv-self-testing-and-peer-support-services.html

Today, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, Doug Eyolfson, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg West, alongside the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, Dr. Joss Reimer, announced a $5 million investment to improve HIV prevention and support services.

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-09-10T10:40:04-04:00Message from the Minister of Health on World Suicide Prevention Dayhttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/09/message-from-the-minister-of-health-on-world-suicide-prevention-day.html

On World Suicide Prevention Day, we renew our commitment to preventing suicide, to supporting people who may be struggling, and to creating spaces for open, compassionate conversations that can help save lives.

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-09-10T10:00:14-04:00Government of Canada to make an announcement to support improving HIV prevention and support serviceshttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/09/government-of-canada-to-make-an-announcement-to-support-improving-hiv-prevention-and-support-services.html

Doug Eyolfson, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg West, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will hold a news conference to announce investments to improve access to HIV prevention and support services. He will be joined by the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, Dr. Joss Reimer, Senator David M. Wells, and Uzoma Asagwara, Manitoba Minister of Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care.

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-09-09T10:00:13-04:00Message from the Minister of Health – Cancer Awareness Monthhttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/08/message-from-the-minister-of-health--cancer-awareness-month.html

Cancer remains the leading cause of death in Canada. An estimated 42 percent of people in Canada will face a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, and 22% will die from the disease. In 2026 alone, an estimated 254,100 people will be diagnosed with cancer, and 87,900 are expected to die from it.

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-08-31T13:38:16-04:00Government of Canada extends temporary border measures in response to Ebola disease outbreakhttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-extends-temporary-border-measures-in-response-to-ebola-disease-outbreak.html

The Government of Canada is extending the existing temporary border measures for another 30 days in response to the Ebola disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan. The temporary border measures are now in place until September 28, 2026.

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-08-28T09:42:44-04:00Government of Canada invests $6 million to help Canadians get active with ParticipACTIONhttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-invests-6-million-to-help-canadians-get-active-with-participaction.html

Today, Maggie Chi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, and the Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State (Sport), on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced $6 million in continued support to ParticipACTION, helping Canadians of all ages make physical activity a part of everyday life.

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-08-25T11:10:54-04:00Government of Canada to announce support for promoting active lifestyleshttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-promoting-active-lifestyles.html

Maggie Chi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, and the Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State (Sport), on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will hold a news conference to announce funding to support increasing physical activity rates in Canada.

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-08-24T13:00:55-04:00Canada advances new Medical Countermeasures Laboratory Facility in Winnipeghttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/06/canada-advances-new-medical-countermeasures-laboratory-facility-in-winnipeg.html

Drawing on lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada is strengthening Canada’s capacity to respond to future public health emergencies through the development of a new medical countermeasures laboratory facility.

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-08-05T11:45:00-04:00Government of Canada to make an announcement regarding a new Medical Countermeasures Laboratory Facility in Winnipeghttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-to-make-an-announcement-regarding-a-new-medical-countermeasures-laboratory-facility-in-winnipeg.html

Terry Duguid, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, and Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, will hold a news conference to announce a new medical countermeasures laboratory facility in Winnipeg.

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-07-27T08:00:45-04:00New Temporary Border Measures in Response to the Ebola Disease Outbreakhttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/07/new-temporary-border-measures-in-response-to-the-ebola-disease-outbreak.html

New Temporary Border Measures in Response to the Ebola Disease Outbreak

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-07-19T10:30:02-04:00Update on the Vaccine Impact Assistance Programhttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/07/update-on-the-vaccine-impact-assistance-program.html

The Public Health Agency of Canada has further strengthened the administration of the Vaccine Impact Assistance Program (VIAP) to enable quicker, more responsive information sharing and processing, in effort to better support Canadians who have experienced a serious and permanent vaccine-related injury.

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-07-02T11:00:00-04:00Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health (CCMOH) Position Paper on Digital Culture and Child and Youth Well-Beinghttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/06/council-of-chief-medical-officers-of-health-ccmoh-position-paper-on-digital-culture-and-child-and-youth-well-being.html

The Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health released a position paper highlighting the impacts that digital culture can have on the health and well-being of children and youth.

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-06-30T12:10:00-04:00Minister Thompson announces investments of more than $4.8 million to prevent chronic disease and improve healthhttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/06/minister-thompson-announces-investments-of-more-than-48-million-to-prevent-chronic-disease-and-improve-health.html

Today, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced more than $4.8 million in funding through the Healthy Canadians and Communities Fund for projects that will promote health in communities across Canada.

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-06-24T11:35:00-04:00Investing $3 million to prevent and address child maltreatmenthttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/06/investing-3-million-to-prevent-and-address-child-maltreatmen.html

Today, Aslam Rana, Member of Parliament for Hamilton Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced an investment of $3 million in two projects to help prevent and address child maltreatment.

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-06-23T11:05:00-04:00Government of Canada to announce funding under the Healthy Canadians and Communities Fundhttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/06/government-of-canada-to-announce-funding-under-the-healthy-canadians-and-communities-fund.html

The Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will announce funding under the Healthy Canadians and Communities Fund.

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-06-23T08:45:00-04:00Government of Canada to make an announcement about addressing child maltreatmenthttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/06/government-of-canada-to-make-an-announcement-about-addressing-child-maltreatment.html

Aslam Rana, Member of Parliament for Hamilton Centre, will make an announcement on funding to address child maltreatment.

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-06-22T11:59:28-04:00Government of Canada partners with Indigenous communities to address the growing health impacts of climate-sensitive diseaseshttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/06/government-of-canada-partners-with-indigenous-communities-to-address-the-growing-health-impacts-of-climate-sensitive-diseases.html

Today, the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced $3.3 million over three years for five projects in collaboration with First Nation, Inuit and Métis communities.

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-06-18T12:00:39-04:00Government of Canada supports five projects that helps address health impacts of climate-sensitive diseaseshttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/06/government-of-canada-supports-five-projects-that-helps-address-health-impacts-of-climate-sensitive-diseases.html

Over the next three years, PHAC is providing over $3.3 million to five organizations, led by or in collaboration with First Nation, Inuit, and Métis communities, to develop and promote programs and resources that address the growing health impacts of climate-sensitive infectious diseases.

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-06-18T00:00:44-04:00Statement from the Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health – Latest National Data on Substance-Related Harmshttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/06/statement-from-the-council-of-chief-medical-officers-of-health-latest-national-data-on-substance-related-harms.html

Across Canada, deaths and harms from the illegal drug crisis continue to remain higher than pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels and today’s data release provides the most recent picture of substance-related deaths and harms in 2025.

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-06-15T09:10:00-04:00New National Advisory Committee to support preventive health care in Canadahttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/06/new-national-advisory-committee-to-support-preventive-health-care-in-canada.html

The Government of Canada is reinforcing its leadership in preventive health care by advancing national guidelines grounded in the highest standards of scientific rigour, transparency, and equity.

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-06-10T10:00:00-04:00Media Update on Temporary Border Measures in Response to the Ebola Disease Outbreakhttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/05/media-update-on-temporary-border-measures-in-response-to-the-ebola-disease-outbreak.html

Media Update on Temporary Border Measures in Response to the Ebola Disease Outbreak

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-05-30T19:30:34-04:00Government of Canada introduces temporary border measures in response to the Ebola disease outbreakhttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-introduces-temporary-border-measures-in-response-to-the-ebola-disease-outbreak.html

In response to the Ebola disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and increasing risks in Uganda and South Sudan, the Government of Canada is taking decisive action by introducing temporary border measures to reduce the risk of the virus entering and spreading within Canada.

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-05-26T16:15:26-04:00Media Availability on Ebola disease measureshttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/05/media-availability-on-ebola-disease-measures.html

The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, and The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a media availability on Ebola disease related measures.

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-05-26T13:58:24-04:00Speaking Remarks for the Chief Public Health Officerhttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/05/speaking-remarks-for-the-chief-public-health-officer0.html

Speaking Remarks for the Chief Public Health Officer - Ebola and Hantavirus Technical Briefing (May 22, 2026)

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-05-22T14:08:47-04:00Technical briefing to provide an update on hantavirus and Ebola diseasehttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/05/technical-briefing-to-provide-an-update-on-hantavirus-and-ebola-disease.html

Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Joss Reimer, will provide updates about the Andes Hantavirus and Ebola disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda and actions taken by the Government of Canada.

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-05-21T20:40:12-04:00Government of Canada announces Grand Prize Winners of the Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Challengehttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-announces-grand-prize-winners-of-the-type-2-diabetes-prevention-challenge.html

Today, Sonia Sidhu, Member of Parliament for Brampton South, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced the two Grand Prize Winners of the Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Challenge: Kinvia and the Black Creek Community Health Centre. Both projects demonstrated innovation and long-term potential to support people at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Each winner received $1.25 million in funding to continue scaling up their innovative concept.

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-05-20T11:35:07-04:00Government of Canada to announce grand prize winners of Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Challengehttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-to-announce-grand-prize-winners-of-type-2-diabetes-prevention-challenge.html

Sonia Sidhu, Member of Parliament for Brampton South, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will announce the grand prize winners of the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Challenge.

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-05-19T15:30:07-04:00Media update on Andes hantavirus situationhttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/05/media-update-on-andes-hantavirus-situation1.html

The Public Health Agency of Canada has confirmed a case of Andes hantavirus in Canada through laboratory testing. This case was reported by the British Columbia Provincial Health Officer on May 16 and was among the passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship.

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-05-17T11:15:00-04:00Media update on Andes hantavirus situationhttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/05/media-update-on-andes-hantavirus-situation0.html

On May 16, 2026, the British Columbia Provincial Health Officer reported that one of the four high risk individuals who was self-isolating and being monitored for symptoms has tested presumptive positive for Andes hantavirus.

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-05-16T14:50:00-04:00Speaking Remarks for the Chief Public Health Officerhttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/05/speaking-remarks-for-the-chief-public-health-officer.html

Speaking Remarks for the Chief Public Health Officer - Hantavirus Technical Briefing (May 14, 2026)

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-05-14T14:48:56-04:00Technical briefing on the situation with regard to hantavirushttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/05/technical-briefing-on-the-situation-with-regard-to-hantavirus0.html

Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Joss Reimer, will provide updates about the Andes Hantavirus and actions taken by the Government of Canada. Representatives from Global Affairs Canada and Transport Canada will also be present to address questions.

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-05-13T17:30:27-04:00Media update on Andes hantavirus situationhttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2026/05/media-update-on-andes-hantavirus-situation.html

The Public Health Agency of Canada, along with other Government of Canada departments and agencies, continues to work closely with domestic and international partners, including the World Health Organization (WHO), to monitor the Andes hantavirus outbreak linked to passengers on the MV Hondius.

Public Health Agency of Canada2026-05-12T19:00:36-04:00Remarks from the Chief Public Health Officerhttps://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 Canada2026-05-08T15:14:35-04:00UPDATE - Technical briefing on the situation with regard to hantavirushttps://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 Canada2026-05-08T12:58:00-04:00Stronger mental health supports when emergencies strikehttps://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 Canada2026-05-07T11:22:00-04:00Government of Canada to make an announcement on mental health supporthttps://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 Canada2026-05-06T11:45:00-04:00Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health (CCMOH) Statement to Canadians on Vaccinationhttps://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 Canada2026-04-27T10:00:00-04:00Launch Ceremony for Vaccination Week in the Americas 2026https://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 Canada2026-04-24T12:49:00-04:00Statement from the New Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on the Beginning of Her Termhttps://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 Canada2026-04-02T10:00:00-04:00The Government of Canada is taking meaningful steps to better support Canadians with a serious and permanent injury as a result of receiving a Health Canada authorized vaccinehttps://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 Canada2026-03-31T15:30:12-04:00Technical briefing on the launch of the Vaccine Impact Assistance Programhttps://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 Canada2026-03-30T16:20:15-04:00Government of Canada strengthens oversight and security for the handling of human pathogens and toxinshttps://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 Canada2026-03-27T11:25:45-04:00Joint Statement from the Acting Chief Public Health Officer of Canada and the Chief Medical Officer of Public Health for Indigenous Services Canada on World Tuberculosis Dayhttps://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 Canada2026-03-23T09:10:49-04:00Message from the Minister of Health, Secretary of State (Sport) and Secretary of State (Seniors) – Brain Health Awareness Month and Brain Awareness Weekhttps://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 Canada2026-03-13T09:11:11-04:00Statement from the Minister of Health on International Women's Dayhttps://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 Canada2026-03-08T11:12:00-04:00Message from the Minister of Health – Black Mental Health Week 2026https://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 Canada2026-03-02T10:00:00-05:00Government of Canada appoints Dr. Joss Reimer as Chief Public Health Officerhttps://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 Canada2026-02-20T10:15:00-05:00Government of Canada invests in projects to support people living with dementia and their caregivershttps://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 Canada2026-01-28T10:00:00-05:00Government of Canada funds six community-based dementia projectshttps://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 Canada2026-01-28T10:00:00-05:00Government of Canada announces renewed support for the 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helplinehttps://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 Canada2026-01-16T10:20:57-05:00Government of Canada to make announcement related to 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helplinehttps://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 Canada2026-01-14T10:30:34-05:00Statement from the Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health - Latest National Data on Substance-Related Harmshttps://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 Canada2025-12-11T15:00:00-05:00Message from the Minister of Health and the Minister of Indigenous Services on World AIDS Day and Indigenous AIDS Awareness Weekhttps://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 Canada2025-12-01T11:00:44-05:00Support for Community Projects to Prevent Substance Use-Related Harms Among Youthhttps://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 Canada2025-11-25T09:30:00-05:00Supporting communities to protect youth from substance use harmshttps://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 Canada2025-11-25T09:30:00-05:00Message from the Minister of Health on International Survivors of Suicide Loss Dayhttps://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 Canada2025-11-21T10:30:48-05:00Statement from the Public Health Agency of Canada on Canada’s Measles Elimination Statushttps://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 Canada2025-11-10T09:00:59-05:00Improving mental health of Black Canadianshttps://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 Canada2025-10-22T12:50:15-04:00Promoting Health Equity: Mental Health of Black Canadians Fundhttps://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 Canada2025-10-22T12:30:25-04:00Government of Canada to make an announcement to support the mental health of Black Canadianshttps://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 Canada2025-10-21T13:00:56-04:00Message from the Minister of Health – Breast Cancer Awareness Monthhttps://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 Canada2025-10-08T09:11:23-04:00You are not alone – Message from the Minister of Health on World Suicide Prevention Dayhttps://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 Canada2025-09-09T14:40:57-04:00Supporting healthy living through community-driven projectshttps://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 Canada2025-09-08T10:30:00-04:00Government of Canada to highlight funding under the Healthy Canadians and Communities Fundhttps://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 Canada2025-09-05T14:00:00-04:00Message from the Minister of Health on Cancer Awarenesshttps://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 Canada2025-09-02T10:42:00-04:00Supporting communities to prevent and reduce the impacts of substance use on youthhttps://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 Canada2025-08-29T10:11:25-04:00Support for Community Projects to Prevent and Reduce Youth Substance Use-Related Harms Among Youthhttps://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

Public Health Agency of Canada2025-08-29T10:05:25-04:00Government of Canada supports healthy living and chronic disease prevention initiativeshttps://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 Canada2025-08-25T10:11:46-04:00Government of Canada supports seven projects to promote healthy living and prevent chronic diseasehttps://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 Canada2025-08-25T09:59:10-04:00Government of Canada to announce funding under the Healthy Canadians and Communities Fundhttps://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 Canada2025-08-22T14:00:00-04:00Supporting projects to advance health equityhttps://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 Canada2025-08-18T12:09:40-04:00Making health equal by investing in community projectshttps://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 Canada2025-08-15T14:36:11-04:00Statement from the Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health and the Chief Coroners and Chief Medical Examiners - Latest National Data on Substance-Related Harmshttps://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 Canada2025-06-25T11:00:00-04:00Government of Canada provides support for ParticipACTION to promote active lifestyleshttps://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 Canada2025-06-16T16:30:51-04:00Minister Michel welcomes External Expert Review report on the modernization of preventive health care guideline development in Canadahttps://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 Canada2025-06-13T13:00:00-04:00Joint 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 2025https://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 Canada2025-03-24T12:00:00-04:00Government of Canada announces the organization to establish and lead the National Autism Networkhttps://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 Canada2025-03-21T11:00:00-04:00Statement from the Minister of Health and the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health on International Women's Dayhttps://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 Canada2025-03-08T13:50:03-05:00Statement from the Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health on the Illegal Toxic Drug and Overdose Crisis - Latest National Data on Substance-Related Harmshttps://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 Canada2025-03-07T15:00:00-05:00Helping communities prevent substance-use related harms among youthhttps://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 Canada2025-03-06T19:00:00-05:00Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on the Increase in Measles Cases and the Risk to People in Canadahttps://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 Canada2025-03-06T11:30:33-05:00Investments in Family Violence Preventionhttps://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 Canada2025-03-05T13:33:00-05:00Statement from the Minister of Healthhttps://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 Canada2025-03-04T11:30:00-05:00Message from the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health – Black Mental Health Week 2025https://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 Canada2025-03-03T14:00:41-05:00The Government of Canada highlights progress on breast cancer screening research and implementation in Canadahttps://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 Canada2025-02-26T16:20:00-05:00Improving access to mental health services for Black Canadianshttps://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 Canada2025-02-24T13:41:00-05:00Government of Canada to make an announcement about improving access to mental health services for Black Canadianshttps://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 Canada2025-02-21T11:57:30-05:00Government of Canada purchases avian influenza vaccine to protect individuals most at riskhttps://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 Canada2025-02-19T12:00:54-05:00Statement from the Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health on Addressing the Growing Concern of Syphilis in Canadahttps://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 Canada2025-02-14T12:00:00-05:00Government of Canada and Nova Scotia increase investment in province's community mental health supportshttps://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 Canada2025-01-31T08:42:00-05:00Governments of Canada and Nova Scotia to announce community mental health fundinghttps://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 Canada2025-01-30T12:00:00-05:00Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on Measles and the Risk to Canadianshttps://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 Canada2025-01-29T14:00:00-05:00Statement from the Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health on Nicotine Vaping in Canada as part of National Non-Smoking Weekhttps://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 Canada2025-01-20T13:30:07-05:00Joint Statement from the Co-Chairs of the Special Advisory Committee on Toxic Drug Poisonings – Latest National Data on Substance-Related Harmshttps://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 Canada2024-12-23T12:00:20-05:00Statement from the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health – Government of Canada releases 2024 Suicide Prevention Progress Reporthttps://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 Canada2024-12-19T20:20:22-05:00Statement from the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health – 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline marks one-year of servicehttps://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 Canada2024-11-30T12:00:00-05:00Government of Canada invests in breast cancer research and public awarenesshttps://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 Canada2024-11-29T15:00:00-05:00