Public Health Agency of Canada

Public Health Agency of CanadaCanada News Centre2026-09-10T10:35:08-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svgGovernment 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 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 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 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 Canada2026-01-16T10:20:57-05:00