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Canada Marks Two Years of the Canadian Dental Care Plan, Expanding Access for Millions
Ottawa, December 11, 2025 — The Government of Canada is marking two years since the launch of the Canadian Dental
Allergy Alert: MS Treatment Linked to Severe Reactions
Health Canada has issued a new public safety alert concerning glatiramer acetate products, including the brand name Copaxone and its
Federal and Quebec Governments Sign $305 Million Agreement to Improve Access to Drugs for Rare Diseases
March 21, 2025 – Quebec City Health Canada and the Government of Quebec have signed a bilateral agreement that will
Canadian Dental Care Plan Expands to Include Millions of New Eligible Canadians
Big news for Canadians without dental coverage! The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is officially expanding — and it now
Health Data
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
Canada Permanently Controls Sedative Drug Carisoprodol
November 19, 2025 — Ottawa, Ontario The Government of Canada has announced new permanent measures to control carisoprodol, a sedative
How to apply for a Health Card in each Province.
Navigating health card applications in Canada can be confusing — but HealthCanada Today has made it easy. We’ve created a
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
Researches
Federal and Quebec Governments Sign $305 Million Agreement to Improve Access to Drugs for Rare Diseases
March 21, 2025 – Quebec City Health Canada and the Government of Quebec have signed a bilateral agreement that will
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