Health Minister to Address Social Finance Forum in Toronto

The Honourable Jane Philpott, Federal Minister of Health, will provide remarks at the Social Finance Forum, and will make an important announcement about a new hypertension initiative in Canada.

Message from the Minister of Health – Canadian Patient Safety Week – October 24 – 28, 2016

Canadian Patient Safety Week is a national, annual campaign to inspire improvements in patient safety and quality. Health care facilities and organizations across the country will be participating in events and activities to help increase awareness this week.

Health Canada media technical briefing on healthy eating

Health Canada officials will hold a technical briefing on Food Guide revisions following the Federal Health Minister’s announcement in Montreal.

Front-Of-Package (FOP) Nutrition Labelling

FOP nutrition labelling refers to simplified nutritional information displayed on the front of packaged foods, where it can easily be seen by consumers.

Minister of Health announces revision of the Food Guide, Healthy Eating initiatives, as part of a vision for a healthy Canada

The Government of Canada is taking action to help Canadians make healthy choices for themselves and their families.

Healthy Eating Strategy

Healthy Eating Strategy

Joint Statement from the Minister of Health & the Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Regarding Suicides in Saskatchewan

OTTAWA – Like all Canadians, we have been heartbroken to learn about the recent suicides in First Nation communities in Saskatchewan. We offer our heartfelt condolences to the families and communities who have been affected.

Minister Philpott speaking at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress 2016

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.

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New criteria for urgent processing of permanent resident cards

Government takes action to develop national guidelines for concussion management

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.