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CMA Commits to Supporting New Liberal Government on Health Care Reform
April 29, 2025 — The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) has officially congratulated Mark Carney and the Liberal Party of Canada
Measles Outbreaks Surge Across Canada
Measles, once declared eradicated in Canada in 1998, is making a dramatic comeback due to declining vaccination rates. In just
$1.4 Billion for Primary Health Care in Ontario
The Ontario government has unveiled a $1.4 billion primary health-care action plan aimed at connecting two million residents to a
Flu and RSV Cases Spike in B.C., While COVID-19 Rates Remain Low
British Columbia is experiencing a surge in flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases, prompting health officials to remind the
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Canada’s Budget 2024: A Bold Leap Towards Fairness and Innovation
In a significant development from Health Canada, the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister
Canada’s Provincial and Territorial Routine Vaccination Schedule for Infants and Children
Canada’s Provincial and Territorial Routine Vaccination Schedule for Infants and Children This table summarizes the current routine vaccination schedule for infants and
Enhancing Long-Term Care in Canada: Join the Government’s Online Consultation.
In response to the growing importance of providing optimal care for our aging population, the Government of Canada has taken a significant
Health Canada releases new data on cannabis use in Canada.
The results of the 2022 Canadian Cannabis Survey were released by Health Canada. Since 2017, Health Canada has conducted the Canadian Cannabis
Disease analysis
A Wake-Up Call for Vaccination: Whooping Cough Cases
In recent months, Canada has seen a significant increase in whooping cough cases across several provinces, raising concerns among public
Mpox Update: Canada’s Current Situation and Global Response
August 16, 2024 | Public Health Agency of Canada Mpox, formerly called monkeypox, remains under close surveillance by the Public
Canada’s Response on Monkeypox
August 14, 2024 | Ottawa, ON – The Government of Canada has taken action following the World Health Organization’s (WHO)
FluWatch report by Health Canada
FluWatch report by Health Canada Most measures of influenza activity at the national level either did not change from the
Diseases and health condition
Measles: Symptoms and treatment
Symptoms of measles Symptoms can appear 7 to 21 days after being infected with the measles virus. People infected with
CIHR Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health Strategic Plan 2022-2025
CIHR Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health Strategic Plan 2022-2025 The Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (ICRH) Canada plays
Enhancing Long-Term Care in Canada: Join the Government’s Online Consultation.
In response to the growing importance of providing optimal care for our aging population, the Government of Canada has taken
Health Analysis
AI Tool Reduces Unexpected Hospital Deaths by 26%
A groundbreaking AI tool, known as Chartwatch, is making significant strides in improving patient outcomes at St. Michael’s Hospital in
Statement from the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health
Date: May 17, 2024 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Source: Health Canada The overdose crisis stands as one of the most
Canada’s Budget 2024: A Bold Leap Towards Fairness and Innovation
In a significant development from Health Canada, the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister
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Canada’s Dietary Guidelines – Health Canada
Canada’s Dietary Guidelines set out Health Canada’s guidelines and considerations on healthy eating. Dietary Guidelines provide recommendations for healthy eating based
Public Health Ontario 2024–29 Strategic Plan
Ontario Strategic Plan 2024-2029 was developed in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has had profound and long-lasting impacts
Report on Mpox in Ontario
This report provides an epidemiologic summary of mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) in Ontario and includes the most current information
Parent’s Guide to Vaccination
Parent’s Guide to Vaccination by Health Canada Canada’s Parent’s Guide to Vaccination provides valuable information for parents and caregivers. Here are