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The Honourable Jane Philpott, Federal Minister of Health, will announce significant steps by the Government of Canada in assisting Canadians in making healthy food choices, and outline her vision for a healthy Canada.
The frequency of concussions in sport and their potential for serious health consequences are increasingly being recognized as a serious public health issue in Canada.
October is Women’s History Month in Canada, a time to recognize the women who have helped shape our lives and our country. This month is particularly special for me as it gives me a chance to highlight the women who work in the fields of health and sciences in Canada, past and present.
Toronto, ON – Today, I had the opportunity to meet again with representatives from the Assembly of First Nations, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, the Métis National Council and the provincial and territorial governments to discuss Indigenous health priorities and opportunities for collaboration.
Left untreated, mental illness can be incredibly damaging to individuals and communities, and supports need to be both accessible and culturally appropriate. That is why the Government of Canada is committed to working with First Nations and Inuit leaders, as well as provincial and territorial governments, to provide effective, sustainable and culturally appropriate mental wellness programs and services for First Nations and Inuit.
Media availability with Health Minister Jane Philpott following a Roundtable Meeting with Health Stakeholders and in advance of the FPT Health Ministers’ Meeting will take place in Toronto on Monday, October 17, 2016.
The Honourable Jane Philpott, Federal Minister of Health, will be visiting the home of Ms. Antonietta Vuocolo, a home care client in Etobicoke, Ontario.
Thank you so much for inviting me today. I want to start by acknowledging that Queen’s University is situated on traditional Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee (Hoe-den-oh-‘show-nee) territory.
Thank you so much for inviting me today. I want to congratulate the organizers on putting together such a good program and list of speakers.
Many Canadians are struggling with opioid misuse and need access to better treatment. When Canadians suffer overdoses, the impacts are felt in families and communities, and the Government of Canada is committed to taking measures to help fight the effects of this growing problem.