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Vice Chief David Pratt –…Government of Canada tables first National Strategy for Eye Care
Press Release From: Health Canada June 4, 2026 Good eye health is an integral part of overall health. When vision loss is prevented or effectively managed, people can stay healthier, remain active, and maintain a better quality of life. Improved access to eye care also reduces long-term…
2026 AGM highlights: CMA’s commitment to members, new president Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi
Press Release June 3, 2026 The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) reaffirmed its commitment to members and the communities they serve during its May 29 Annual General Meeting, with board chair Dr. André Bernard and CEO Alex Munter highlighting how the organization is supporting the profession in a…
Tackling toxic pollution could save thousands of lives and billions in health care costs in Canada, say leading health, environmental organizations
Press Release OTTAWA | TRADITIONAL, UNCEDED TERRITORY OF THE ALGONQUIN ANISHINAABEG PEOPLE – Today is Canada’s Clean Air Day, and leading health and environmental organizations are joining the French Ambassador to Canada, His Excellency Michel Miraillet, to highlight pollution as a major global One Health challenge and…
Dental equipment replacement and visiting services supported through new agreements
Press Release June 3, 2026 The Government of the Northwest Territories is taking steps to resume dental services in communities by improving the safety and readiness of dental equipment in health centres and confirming contracts for visiting dental service providers in several locations. A new three-year agreement…
Supporting seniors, Elders through age-friendly communities grants
Press Release June 3, 2026 VICTORIA – Summary $500,000 in age-friendly grants are being awarded across 26 communities in B.C. This year, there are 10 Indigenous communities, 17 rural and/or remote communities, and nine communities that are new to receiving Age-friendly Communities Program funding In 2026, grants…
GNWT releases Cancer Care Vision to guide cancer care across the Northwest Territories
Press Release June 2, 2026 The Government of the Northwest Territories has released the Cancer Care Vision: A Living Framework for Quality and Priorities in the Northwest Territories (the Vision). It is a guide that sets shared direction for how cancer care will be planned, coordinated, and…
Starting Home Fires HIV awareness campaign launches during National Indigenous History Month to promote HIV awareness
Press Release Indigenous-led campaign supported by Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research, CATIE, Gilead, Merck, the OHTN and PHAC to broaden understanding of virus TORONTO, June 2, 2026 – As communities across Canada recognize National Indigenous History Month and prepare to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day on June…
CNA Brings ‘Power of Nurses’ to Winnipeg for National Conference
Press Release June 2, 2026 (Ottawa, Ontario) — The Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) will host CNA Conference 2026 from September 21–23, 2026, at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg — the first CNA national conference in eight years. The three-day event will bring together nurses, health system leaders,…
Government of Canada continues to strengthen access to oral health care
Press Release From: Health Canada June 2, 2026 Today, the Honourable Mona Fortier, Member of Parliament for Ottawa—Vanier—Gloucester, Ontario, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced over $1.6 million in funding for an Oral Health Access Fund (OHAF) project at Collège La Cité…
SCO Supports Family’s Call for Answers Following the Death of Nine-Year-Old O-Chi-Chak-Ko-Sipi First Nation Citizen
Press Release June 1, 2026 “We stand with this family as they seek answers, accountability, and justice for their daughter.” ~Grand Chief Jerry Daniels ANISHINAABE AND DAKOTA TERRITORY, MB — The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) is standing alongside the family of nine-year-old Mary Jonette Miley Bull-Sinclair of…
NOSM University Graduates to Strengthen Health Care and Research
Press Release June 1, 2026 NOSM University honoured the achievements of 70 new Doctor of Medicine (MD) graduates, and four Master of Medical Studies graduates at convocation ceremonies held in Thunder Bay on May 22 and Sudbury on May 29, 2026. These new MDs are stepping into…
Indigenous History Month Message from associate dean of Indigenous Health
Press Release June 1, 2026 Message from Patricia Farrugia, Associate Dean of Indigenous Health, Faculty of Health Sciences As we recognize Indigenous History Month this June 2026, we are reminded of the enduring strength, knowledge and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across these lands…
Canada has a generational opportunity to reduce poverty
Press Release Food Banks Canada’s 2026 Poverty Report Cards shows that despite some positive legislative steps, country is still treading water in the face of historic food insecurity. Canada’s resilience against poverty and food insecurity improved slightly in 2026 — but without urgent, federal action to modernize…
New Prince Albert Victoria Hospital Acute Care Tower Reaches 50 Per Cent Milestone
Press Release June 1, 2026 Construction of the new Prince Albert Victoria Hospital (PAVH) acute care tower has reached 50 per cent completion and is progressing on schedule. “The Prince Albert Victoria Hospital Expansion Project is one of the most significant infrastructure investments in Saskatchewan’s history,” Health…
Making progress to improve health care in Cowichan Valley
Press Release May 29, 2026 DUNCAN – Summary Quw’utsun Valley Hospital / Quw’utsun Hulitun-ew’t-hw is a new 204-bed hospital opening next year in North Cowichan The new hospital will replace the current Cowichan District Hospital and be more than three times larger, providing improved access to modern,…
New investment in Northern mental health made to honour the legacy of Governor General Mary Simon
Press Release May 29, 2026 Ottawa, ON — The Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) is proud to support the creation of Ajuinnata: The Mary Simon Catalyst for Mental Wellness that will help to strengthen community-based mental health services across the Canadian Arctic. Inspired by the Governor General’s longstanding commitment to mental health and wellness, Ajuinnata will help…
Ontario Final Agreement Takes Effect, Advancing First Nations Jurisdiction in Child and Family Services
Press Release OTTAWA, ON — May 29, 2026 — Today marks a historic turning point for First Nations across Ontario as the Ontario Final Agreement (OFA) officially takes effect, advancing a new era of First Nations-led child and family services, grounded in inherent rights, jurisdiction, and the…
Northwest Territories’ child and family services falling short in protecting and supporting vulnerable children
Press Release Yellowknife, May 28, 2026—A report from the Office of the Auditor General of Canada concludes that the Northwest Territories’ Department of Health and Social Services, together with the 3 health and social services authorities, left significant gaps in the protection and support of at-risk children…
Nurses build on their legacy at RNAO’s 101st Annual General Meeting
Press Release May 28, 2026 More than 600 nurses and allies will gather in-person in Toronto on May 28 and 29 for the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario’s (RNAO) 101st Annual General Meeting (AGM). The theme – Building on our legacy: Nurses powering the future – will…
The Women’s Centre of Halton’s Strong Like a Girl Campaign Brings Girl Dads Together to Break Period Stigma and Raise $30,000
Press Release OAKVILLE, Ontario, May 26, 2026 — The Women’s Centre of Halton is pleased to announce the successful completion of their Strong Like a Girl campaign, a dedicated effort to normalize conversations about menstrual health and support period parity for women and girls across Halton. By…
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