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Minister of Health to visit New Brunswick and Nova Scotia

The Honourable Jane Philpott, Federal Minister of Health will visit New Brunswick and Nova Scotia on Thursday and Friday to meet ministers of Health, stakeholders and local service providers to discuss mental health and home care investments.

Canada Reaches Health Funding Agreement with Saskatchewan

Canada’s public healthcare system is a source of pride. The Government of Canada and the Government of Saskatchewan are committed to ensuring it is there to meet the needs of Canadian families.

Canada participates in the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development Health Policy Forum and Health Ministerial Meeting

Countries around the world are facing complex health challenges that stem from new pressures, such as the changing needs of an ageing population, rising rates of chronic diseases, the need to effectively manage new health technologies, and the need to tackle global threats to health.

Canada Reaches Health Funding Agreement with the Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon

Canada’s public healthcare system is a source of pride. The Government of Canada and the Governments of the Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon are committed to ensuring it is there to meet the needs of Canadian families.

Minister Philpott to take part in the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development Health Policy Forum and Health Ministerial Meeting

Countries around the world are facing many shared health care challenges, such as demographic changes and the accompanying rise in chronic disease, the need to effectively manage new technologies, and the urgency of tackling global threats, all within

Health Minister to hold Roundtable Discussions with Home Care and Mental Health Stakeholders

The Honourable Jane Philpott, Federal Minister of Health, will hold roundtable discussions with key stakeholders in Home Care and Mental Health, in Toronto.

Canada Reaches Agreement with Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia on Funding for Health Accord

Today, the federal government and the provincial governments of Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island agreed to new targeted federal funding over 10 years for investments in home care and mental health care.

Canada-New Brunswick Reach Agreement on Funding for Health Accord

Canada’s public healthcare system is a source of pride and the Government of Canada and the Government of New Brunswick are committed to ensuring it is there to meet the needs of Canadian families.

Government of Canada finalizes changes to the Nutrition Facts table and list of ingredients on packaged foods

Making science-based nutrition information easier to understand is one way to empower Canadians to make healthier food choices.
Today, the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Health, announced amendments to the Food and Drug Regulations to make the Nutrition Facts table and list of ingredients on packaged foods easier for Canadians to use and understand.

Government of Canada Initiates Studies Related to Medical Assistance in Dying

Medical assistance in dying continues to be a sensitive, complex issue and many Canadians have deeply-held views on the subject. The objective remains to strike the right balance between personal autonomy for those seeking access to medical assistance in dying and protecting the most vulnerable Canadians.