Press Release April 01, 2025 Province supporting community safety and addiction recovery by transitioning drug injection sites near schools and child-care centres into HART Hubs TORONTO — Starting today, nine drug injection sites located within 200 metres of a school or child-care centre have successfully transitioned into…

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Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Bulletin – Measles Prevention and Resources

Press Release Mar 31, 2025 Summary: Canada is currently experiencing unusually high levels of measles, with more than 200 cases since the start of 2025. This is more than the total number of cases reported in all of 2024. The increase is linked to outbreaks in New…

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Ontario Children and Youth at Risk of Not Getting Timely Access to Community Mental Health Services: Auditor General

Press Release March 31, 2025 (Toronto) Children and youth in Ontario, especially those with severe mental health issues, are at risk of not being able to access the mental health services they need in the community when they need them. “As one in five children and youth…

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Manitoba Government Investing in Health Care for Two-Spirit and Transgender Manitobans

Press Release March 31, 2025 On the first official Two-Spirit and Transgender Day of Visibility in the province, the Manitoba government is investing $1.6 million in supports for two-spirit and transgender Manitobans, Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine, minister responsible for women and gender equity, and Health, Seniors and…

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Health authority review launches to ensure support for front-line services

Press Release March 31, 2025 VICTORIA – The Province is launching its health authority review to ensure resource allocations are supporting critical patient services and minimize unnecessary administrative spending. The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) has been selected as the first health authority to undergo review due…

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Support for Indigenous, Black and African Nova Scotian Survivors of Gender-Based Violence

Press Release Mar 31, 2025 The Province is expanding its support for Indigenous and Black and African Nova Scotian women and their families affected by gender-based violence. Creating Communities of Care Through a Customary Law Approach will receive $500,000 a year in ongoing core funding beginning this…

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Strengthening rural health care facilities

Press Release Mar 31, 2025 Alberta’s government is investing about $330 million over three years to support health capital projects in rural communities across the province. Alberta’s government is committed to providing the highest quality of health care services for every Albertan, no matter where they live…

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Province continues to ensure people are protected from COVID-19, measles

Press Release March 28, 2025 VICTORIA – Starting Tuesday, April 8, 2025, free additional COVID-19 vaccines will be available to people in B.C., with a focus on those who are at higher risk of severe illness. “While the peak of respiratory illnesses has passed, influenza, COVID-19 and…

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New Report shows repeat spraying of BC and New Brunswick forests, contrary to federal approval

Press Release Raising risks to Indigenous people, others who eat forest food TORONTO, March 28, 2025 – A new report shows pesticides are sprayed on Canadian forests up to 7 times in the forestry cycle, not just once – as assumed in Health Canada’s approval for spraying. It…

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Canada’s biggest national health care gathering issues call to action to federal parties: candidates must fight for health care and protect what we value

Press Release March 28, 2025 More than 1,000 Canadian doctors, leading health care experts and patients gathered in Ottawa and virtually for the Canadian Medical Association’s (CMA) Health Summit to outline the solutions to fix health care, and the work ahead in this federal election. Canadians are…

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Department of Health Honors Janet Brant, NP, for 10 Years of Dedicated Service

Press Release March 27, 2025 The MCA Department of Health is delighted to honor Janet Brant, NP, for her 10 years of exemplary service and unwavering dedication to the health and wellness of our community. Janet’s commitment to providing compassionate care and her tireless efforts to improve…

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Department of Health Announces New Community Paramedic Indigenous Patient Navigator Pilot Program

Press Release March 27, 2025 The MCA Department of Health would like to notify the community about the new Community Paramedic Indigenous Patient Navigator. Daryl Diabo will fill the role of this new program. Daryl brings over 35 years of experience as a paramedic, having served for…

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Ontario Building New Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment Hub in Oshawa

Press Release March 28, 2025 Hub will support community safety and addiction recovery in the community OSHAWA — The Ontario government is helping create safer communities and supporting people struggling with addiction and mental health issues in Oshawa by building a new Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment…

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Drug advisory: Northern Health region

Press Release March 27, 2025 Northern Health & First Nations Health Authority Health Alert Northern Health has issued a drug advisory for the Northern Health region. A round white pill sold as “Oxycocet” has tested positive for isotonitazene. Isotonitazene or “Nitazene” is a synthetic opioid that is…

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The Society of Rural Physicians of Canada Advocates for a National Rural Health Human Resource Strategy to Address the Healthcare Crisis in Rural Areas of Canada

Press Release March 27, 2025 Canada’s rural health workforce is in crisis, and urgent action is needed. Severe shortages of rural physicians and closures of emergency departments are regularly reported across Canada. The number of Canadians living in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities who do not have…

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BC Researchers Awarded Over $49 Million for Advancements in Hereditary Cancer Care, Child Drug Safety and Heart Health

Press Release March 27, 2025 Vancouver, BC—Genome BC has helped secure more than $49 million for research to be conducted in British Columbia by five projects using genomics to advance personalized healthcare. Three of these projects are led by BC researchers and local scientists also play key…

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SRPC – Join Us in Advocating for Change: Tools and Resources Available

Press Release March 26, 2025 Championing Change for Rural Health Care – Addressing the Rural Physician Shortage The SRPC is excited to share an important advocacy campaign that needs your support to make a real impact. A crisis is unfolding in Canada’s rural, remote, and Indigenous communities.…

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British Columbians share experiences with ageism and age discrimination

Press Release March 26, 2025 VICTORIA – A survey launched by the Office of the Seniors Advocate found 84% of 9,200 respondents believe ageism is an issue in B.C. and 54% reported being directly impacted by ageism. In November and December 2024, the Office of the Seniors…

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Health and Wellness Self-Determination: A New Chapter for First Nations in Quebec

Press Release Montréal, March 26, 2025 – At the Special Chiefs Assembly of the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL), held today in Montréal, the Chiefs adopted by consensus the new health and wellness governance model for First Nations in Quebec. This new model, which is part of…

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