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Vice Chief David Pratt –…Statement about fifth anniversary of 2021 heat dome
Press Release June 25, 2026 VICTORIA – Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, has issued the following statement acknowledging the fifth anniversary of the 2021 heat dome: “As we experience the first heat of this summer, we are reminded of the tragic event in 2021 when more than…
Province Signs Seven New Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Contracts in Regina
Press Release June 23, 2026 The Government of Saskatchewan is continuing to deliver on its Patients First Health Care Plan commitment to improve access to primary care by expanding opportunities for nurse practitioners (NPs) to provide publicly funded services across the province. The province has removed the…
Government of Canada to make an announcement on climate action related to health
Press Release From: Health Canada June 23, Vancouver, BC – Wade Grant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and Member of Parliament for Vancouver Quadra, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will make an announcement related to climate action…
Government of Canada partners with Indigenous communities to address the growing health impacts of climate-sensitive diseases – SG Finance
OTTAWA, ON, June 18, 2026 – Changes in the environment are leading to the establishment of infectious diseases, such as tick- and mosquito-borne diseases, in new regions of Canada, impacting the health and well-being of people across the country. There can often be disproportionate impacts on Indigenous…
CCOHS Forum 2026 Explores New and Emerging Risks Affecting Workplaces
Press Release From: Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Explore today’s biggest health and safety challenges including artificial intelligence, innovation and the future of work, and mental health. June 17, 2026 The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is bringing people together from across…
Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Collins Bay Institution
Press Release From: Correctional Service Canada June 17, 2026 On June 7, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Collins Bay Institution, a multi-level security federal institution. The items seized included tobacco, marijuana, crystal methamphetamine, and a…
Optimi Health Launches Standardized Microdose Psilocybin Products for Clinical Research
Press Release Two naturally derived finished drug products, at 1mg and 2mg, give research organizations the consistent, validated doses required for controlled studies New microdose formats extend Optimi’s psilocybin range, which includes a 5mg formulation currently commercially prescribed for treatment-resistant depression in Australia under the country’s Authorized…
National overdose deaths decline and federal response expands
Press Release From: Health Canada June 15, 2026 The toxic drug crisis continues to have devastating impacts on individuals, families, and communities across the country. While decreases in deaths and harms are encouraging, as highlighted in the latest national data on substance-related harms released earlier today, deaths…
NOSM University Honours Excellence in Health Sciences Education
Press Release June 15, 2026 Exceptional health education begins with exceptional educators. As part of its commitment to strengthening the future health workforce across Northern Ontario, NOSM University celebrated the outstanding contributions of health sciences educators. At the Health Sciences Preceptor Awards, held on Friday, June 12…
Media Advisory – Minister Gull-Masty to make historic announcement on First Nations drinking water
Press Release From: Indigenous Services Canada Ottawa, Ontario — The Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services, will hold a press conference and media availability on an Act respecting water, source water, drinking water, wastewater and related infrastructure on First Nation lands. Media participation: Media wishing to…
Statement from the Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health – Latest National Data on Substance-Related Harms
Press Release From: Public Health Agency of Canada June 15, 2026 Across Canada, deaths and harms from the illegal drug crisis continue to remain higher than pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels and today’s data release provides the most recent picture of substance-related deaths and harms in 2025. At the national level,…
Manitoba Government Continues to Strengthen Safety in Health-Care Facilities
Press Release New Safety Measures Expand Support for Health-Care Workers in The Pas and Across Manitoba: Asagwara The Manitoba government is continuing to strengthen safety in health-care facilities across the province by introducing First Nations Safety Officers (FNSOs) at St. Anthony’s General Hospital in The Pas, expanding…
UBC Medicine community members honoured by Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada
Press Release June 11, 2026 Two UBC Faculty of Medicine community members have been honoured with Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada (IPAC) Awards for their work advancing Indigenous health and strengthening the wellbeing of Indigenous peoples across the country. The awards, which honour Indigenous physicians, residents and…
Visual Storytelling and Sharing Circles Reveal Community-Led Path to Indigenous Heart Health
Press Release June 11, 2026 CJC Open’s first arts-based graphic report highlights the need to blend Indigenous and Western approaches for holistic strategies that overcome systemic barriers to well-being June 11, 2026 – A novel study among Indigenous communities in Canada utilizing sharing circles as the primary…
Miscellaneous News – First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission
Submit a nomination for Canada’s Volunteer Awards It is time to nominate an outstanding individual, a non-profit organization, a social enterprise, or a socially responsible business who has made a significant contribution in improving the lives of others in their community through volunteering. Help them get the…
Bridging 2 Worlds: Indigenous Voices Shaping Health Care – Kingsville Times
June 11, 2026 June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to recognize and reflect on the histories, cultures and contributions of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples across Canada. It is also a chance to listen to Indigenous health care professionals whose knowledge and leadership are…
GNWT signs new Non-Insured Health Benefits agreement with Canada
Press Release The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has signed a new two-year Non-Insured Health Benefits agreement with Indigenous Services Canada covering the 2025-26 and 2026-27 fiscal years. The agreement provides short-term funding stability for the continued administration of NIHB-related services in the Northwest Territories and…
Seeking Nominations for Regional Wellness Councils
Press Release June 10, 2026 The Minister of Health and Social Services, Lesa Semmler, is seeking nominations for vacancies on the Regional Wellness Councils for the Beaufort-Delta, Dehcho, Fort Smith, Hay River, Sahtu and Yellowknife regions. The role of the Regional Wellness Council is to ensure residents…
A Powerful New Report on Obstetric and Gynecological Violence Among First Nations Women in Quebec
Press Release To give a voice to First Nations women and continue documenting their realities, research on obstetric and gynecological violence (OGV) has entered a second phase. The first report, published in 2022 and entitled “Free and informed consent and imposed sterilizations among First Nations and Inuit…
New National Advisory Committee to support preventive health care in Canada
Press Release From: Public Health Agency of Canada June 10, 2026 The Government of Canada is reinforcing its leadership in preventive health care by advancing national guidelines grounded in the highest standards of scientific rigour, transparency, and equity. Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced…
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