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…
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…
Government of Canada and partners invest over $10M to strengthen public health systems through research
Press Release From: Canadian Institutes of Health Research New funding will support 14 research teams focused on evidence-informed solutions to build more resilient and equitable public health systems across Canada June 10, 2026 Strong public health systems are essential to protecting the health of Canadians by helping…
The Daily Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Press Release Farm product prices, April 2026 Monthly provincial prices received by farmers in April 2026 for grains, oilseeds, specialty crops, cattle, hogs, poultry, eggs and dairy products are now available. Continue reading Canadian Coroner and Medical Examiner Database, January 2006 to March 2026 Today, Statistics Canada is…
Advancing Indigenous-led care: RNAO’s third annual BPSO gathering in Thunder Bay
Press Release June 9, 2026 Members of the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) will meet in Thunder Bay on June 10-11 for the third-annual Best Practice Spotlight Organization® (BPSO®) Indigenous-focused gathering. The two-day meeting will bring together Indigenous-focused BPSOs, health leaders, community partners and knowledge holders…
SOAHAC Receives $1.9 Million Investment Supporting Primary Care Access in London-Middlesex, Waterloo Wellington and Grey Bruce
Press Release June 9, 2026 At an event at SOAHAC’s London site on June 9, 2026, MPP Steve Pinsonneault, MPP for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex, announced the Ontario government’s investment of $1,962,000 into Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre (SOAHAC) this year to connect over 2,200 people to primary care…
Recognizing our commitment to Indigenous relations during National Indigenous History Month
Press Release June 8, 2026 SE Health has reached the Committed stage of the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program through the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business. This milestone reflects SE Health’s dedication to strengthening relationships with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples through a structured,…
Inuit Nunangat Poverty Reduction Strategy Changes How we Think, Act on Affordability
Press Release June 9, 2026 — OTTAWA, ON Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami today launched the Inuit Nunangat Poverty Reduction Strategy, an Inuit-led roadmap to reduce poverty, strengthen self-determination, and close longstanding socioeconomic gaps between Inuit and non-Indigenous Canadians. The Strategy was informed by years of engagement with Inuit…
Dr. Jennifer Jocko receives Paul Harris Fellowship from Sudbury Sunrisers
Press Release June 8, 2026 Congratulations to Dr. Jennifer Jocko, OB/GYN, on receiving a Paul Harris Fellowship from the Rotary Club of Sudbury Sunrisers. One of Rotary International’s highest honours, the Paul Harris Fellowship recognizes individuals who exemplify “Service Above Self” through leadership, service, and community impact.…
CMA applauds passage of bill to protect informed patient consent
Press Release June 8, 2026 The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) applauds the passage in Parliament of Bill S-228, an Act to amend the Criminal Code (sterilization procedures). The CMA is walking a path toward reconciliation following our apology to Indigenous Peoples, which explicitly acknowledged harms caused by…

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