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.

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Recognizing 70 years of Canadian Citizenship

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) hosted a special citizenship ceremony today at the Supreme Court of Canada with 26 individuals invited to kick off Canada 150 celebrations and commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Canadian Citizenship Act.

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.

Statement for International Migrants Day

The Hon. John McCallum, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship; the Hon. Stéphane Dion, Minister of Foreign Affairs; and the Hon. Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie, today issued the following statement

Global Refugee Sponsorship Initiative promotes Canada's private refugee sponsorship model

The Global Refugee Sponsorship Initiative met in Ottawa this week for a three-day launch event that brought together 90 participants, including sponsorship groups, international delegates, partners and government officials interested in Canada’s private sponsorship model for refugees.

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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.