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Operational changes to the spousal sponsorship program
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.
Changes to 2017 Parent and Grandparent Program application intake process
Family reunification is a key immigration commitment of the Government of Canada. The Parent and Grandparent Program brings together thousands of families each year. For 2017, the Honourable John McCallum, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today announced changes to how sponsorship applications will be submitted under the program.
Changes to application intake process for 2017 Parent and Grandparent Program
The Government is committed to a fair and transparent immigration system. Changes made to the Parent and Grandparent Program will improve access to the application process, given that the number of applications accepted for intake is limited.
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.
Independent reviews related to medical assistance in dying requests
On June 17, 2016, legislation was enacted to allow for safe and consistent access to medical assistance in dying for mentally competent adults who are suffering unbearably, are in an advanced state of irreversible decline, and whose natural deaths have become reasonably foreseeable.
Government of Canada announces new comprehensive drug strategy supported by proposed legislative changes
A record number of Canadians have died from drug overdoses this year, including those involving fentanyl. Building on actions taken earlier this year, the Government of Canada is updating its drug strategy to provide for a comprehensive approach that will reduce the harms currently being experienced by individuals and communities.
The New Canadian Drugs and Substances Strategy
The Government of Canada is committed to a comprehensive, collaborative, compassionate and evidence-based approach to drug policy, which uses a public health approach when considering and addressing drug issues.
Action to Reduce the Supply of Illicit Opioids and Other Drugs
The rapid rise in opioid-related overdose and death, exacerbated by the increased availability of illicit fentanyl across Canada, has highlighted gaps in the Government’s enforcement toolkit.
Modernizing Legislation to Reduce the Risk of Diversion of Controlled Substances
Many of the legislative amendments being proposed in Bill C-37 would modernize the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) to strengthen law enforcement and the Government’s ability to monitor, promote and enforce compliance.