Statement from Health Canada on Norway House Hospital
In the last year, Health Canada has been made aware of reports of four individuals who were switched at birth in Norway House Hospital in the 1970s.
Health Canada to consult on plan to manage agricultural uses of the neonicotinoid imidacloprid to protect aquatic insects
When it comes to regulating pest control products, protecting the health and safety of Canadians and their environment is a priority for the Government of Canada.
Neonicotinoid Pesticides
Neonicotinoids are a class of pesticides that are used to control insects on a variety of agricultural crops, including seed treatments, and on turf and ornamental plants.
Health Canada Notice to the Media
Government of Canada officials will hold a media technical briefing on neonicotinoid pesticides
Photo Opportunity with Minister Philpott and Senator Petitclerc
The Honourable Jane Philpott, Federal Minister of Health, along with Senator Chantal Petitclerc, will meet with students regarding the proposed amendments to the Tobacco Act.
Backgrounder Plain Packaging
The Government of Canada has launched an ambitious tobacco control agenda for Canada, which includes banning menthol in most tobacco products, implementing plain packaging requirements, introducing a new approach to regulating vaping products, and modernizing Canada’s approach to tobacco control.
Government of Canada Introduces New Tobacco and Vaping Products Legislation
The Government of Canada is committed to protecting Canadians from nicotine addiction and tobacco use. Regulating vaping products to make them less accessible to youth will help achieve this goal.
Backgrounder – Vaping Products
The Government of Canada has launched an ambitious tobacco control agenda for Canada, which includes banning menthol in most tobacco products, implementing plain packaging requirements, introducing a new approach to regulating vaping products, and modernizing Canada’s approach to tobacco control.
#WELCOMEREFUGEES Government of Canada Final Expenditures on the Syrian resettlement initiative for 2015-2016
On February 29, 2016, the Government fulfilled its commitment to bring 25,000 Syrian refugees to Canada, including government-supported and privately sponsored refugees. However, the important work of settlement continues, and will do so for a number of years.
Notice to the Media
The Honourable Jane Philpott, Federal Minister of Health, to hold a media availability to discuss her visit to Winnipeg, including her meeting with individuals switched at birth and their families, along with Mr. Eric Robinson, spokesperson for the families.