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.

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.

Message from the Minister of Health – Women's History Month – October 2016

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.

Statement from the Minister of Health following the meeting with representatives of First Nations, Inuit and Métis national organizations

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.

Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers of Health Meeting

A meeting of Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers of Health will take place in Toronto on Tuesday, October 18th, 2016.

Government of Canada Announces Mental Wellness Help Line for Indigenous Peoples

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.

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Public policy guidelines for a group of former international students who were denied post-graduation work permits between September 1, 2014, and March 15, 2016