Health News

by Department of Justice Canada on February 24, 2020 at 9:38 pm

Government of Canada proposes changes to medical assistance in dying legislation

by Health Canada on February 24, 2020 at 9:00 pm

Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, tabled the 2018-2019 Canada Health Act Annual Report in Parliament. The report provides Canadians with an update on federal administration of the Act and a clear picture of how public health care insurance plans across the country operate.

by Global Affairs Canada on February 21, 2020 at 3:05 pm

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Harjit Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, today announced that the plane chartered by the Government of Canada to repatriate Canadians who were on board the Diamond Princess cruise ship has arrived in Canada from Tokyo, Japan.

by Health Canada on February 19, 2020 at 4:17 pm

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) today published its final report following an 11-day mission to review Canada’s emergency preparedness and response framework for nuclear and radiological emergencies. The Emergency Preparedness Review (EPREV) was carried out at the request of the Canadian government, making Canada the first G7 country to request an EPREV mission and highlighting its commitment to protecting the health and safety of Canadians.

by Global Affairs Canada on February 2, 2020 at 11:55 pm

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Harjit Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, today announced the Government of Canada’s plan to assist Canadians who have requested help in departing from Wuhan.