Press Release From: Department of Justice Canada February 2, 2023 Medical assistance in dying (MAID) is a complex and deeply personal issue. The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring our laws reflect Canadians’ needs, protect those who may be vulnerable, and support autonomy and freedom of…

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NAN Calls for First Nation Representation as Prime Minister to meet with Premiers on Health Funding

Press Release February 1, 2023 TORONTO, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Derek Fox is calling for NAN First Nations to be represented when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with provincial health ministers next week: “Despite signing a Charter of Relationship Principles with our federal and…

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The NCCIH announces new Academic Co-Leads

Press Release After 20 years of visionary leadership, Dr. Margo Greenwood, a scholar of Cree descent, is moving on from the National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health to her new appointment as a Senator representing British Columbia in the federal government. Dr. Sheila Blackstock and Dr. Daniel…

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Twenty-One New COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in the James and Hudson Bay Region

Press Release February 1, 2023 To our community members: We can confirm there are twenty-one (21) new COVID-19 cases in our region. Please see the community case breakdown below: Community New Cases Attawapiskat 10 Fort Albany 0 Kashechewan 1 Moose Factory 1 Moosonee 0 Peawanuck 9 *WAHA has not…

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New funding supports more accessible taxis

Press Release Feb. 1, 2023 VICTORIA – British Columbians who use wheelchairs or have other accessibility needs will soon see more accessible taxis on the road with the launch of the Passenger Transportation Accessibility Program (PTAP). People who depend on wheelchair-accessible taxis often experience longer wait times…

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UBCIC Calls for Holistic, System-Wide Supports from Canada and BC as Decriminalization Begins

Press Release January 31, 2023 (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C. – January 31, 2023) In response to the unprecedented, escalating overdose and drug toxicity crisis, British Columbia, with the approval of the federal government, has decriminalized small quantities of drugs for personal possession.…

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AMC FNHSSM Cautiously Optimistic of Apology for Racism in Medical Practice

Press Release Treaty One Territory, Manitoba – On the first day of the Special Chiefs Assembly on Health Legislation hosted by the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) in partnership with the First Nations Health and Social Secretariat of Manitoba (FNHSSM), the College of Physicians and Surgeons of…

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System failure: Women’s heart and brain health are at risk

Press Release Feb 01, 2023 Heart & Stroke report reveals significant inequities persist Gaps in awareness, research, diagnosis and care threaten women’s heart and brain health according to a new Heart & Stroke report: System failure: Healthcare inequities continue to leave women’s heart and brain health behind.…

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Statement and Apology on Truth and Reconciliation and Indigenous-Specific Racism In Medical Practice

Press Release January 31, 2023 This apology was delivered in person at the Special Chiefs Assembly on Health Legislation hosted by the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs on Treaty One Territory by Dr. Anna Ziomek, CPSM Registrar/CEO, Dr. Jacobi Elliott, CPSM Council President, and Dr. Ira Ripstein, Council…

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AMC Special Chief’s Assembly Holds Honouring and Headdress Ceremony for Women in Leadership in Historical Special Assembly

Press Release January 31st, 2023 Treaty One Territory, Manitoba – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) held an honouring ceremony during today’s Special Chiefs Assembly for First Nations health experts who lead the COVID-19 response in First Nations in Manitoba. The Manitoba First Nations Pandemic Response Coordination Team…

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Saskatchewan Significantly Expanding Opportunities For Health Care Training

Press Release January 31, 2023 Saskatchewan is dramatically increasing educational opportunities for Saskatchewan students and young adults interested in health careers. An immediate initial investment of more than $5.5 million will help create over 550 new post-secondary training seats across 18 health care training programs. Expanding health…

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Minister’s statement on lives lost to poisoned drugs in 2022

Press Release Jan. 31, 2023 VICTORIA – Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, has released the following statement regarding the BC Coroner’s Service’s year-end report: “The toxic-drug crisis continues to devastate our province. Today’s release by the BC Coroners Service of the 2022 drug toxicity…

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Toxic-drug supply claims nearly 2,300 lives in 2022: BC Coroners Service

Press Release Jan. 31, 2023 VICTORIA – As the province’s drug toxicity public health emergency continues into its eighth year, at least 2,272 British Columbians lost their lives to toxic drugs in 2022. “British Columbians across the province are continuing to experience tremendous harm and loss as…

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Indigenous Violence Prevention Grants Awarded to Projects Throughout Newfoundland and Labrador

Press Release January 31, 2023 The Honourable Pam Parsons, Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality, today announced investments of $241,500 in 16 projects through the Indigenous Violence Prevention Grants Program. This year’s funded projects include initiatives focused on developing public awareness, education and training materials; leadership…

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Statement from the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health on the Implementation of the subsection 56(1) Exemption from Controlled Drugs and Substances Act: Personal possession of small amounts of certain illegal substances in British Columbia (January 31, 2023, to January 31, 2026)

Press Release From: Health Canada January 30, 2023 Canada is facing an unprecedented and deadly overdose crisis and increasingly toxic illegal drug supply. This crisis has, and continues to be heartbreaking for families, friends, and communities across the country. Collectively, we must recognize that substance use is…

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B.C. takes action to save lives, build new connections of care with drug decriminalization

Press Release Jan. 30, 2023 VANCOUVER – The Province is taking a critical step to end the shame and stigma that prevents people with substance-use challenges from reaching out for life-saving help as B.C.’s decriminalization of people who use drugs comes into effect on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023.…

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I·SPARC: Online Engagement & Education Webinar Series

Press Release Join us for four days (February 6-9, 2023) of learning through unique workshops led by special guest speakers and honorary Elder, Nella Nelson. All ages are welcome. Cost: FREE! Introducing important topics that focus on Reconciliation and strength for Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people through sport,…

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World Cancer Day, Feb. 4: CEO of Canadian Partnership Against Cancer available to speak about cancer in the COVID-19 era and beyond

Press Release TORONTO, Jan. 30, 2023 – World Cancer Day (Feb. 4) is a day to highlight the extraordinary work happening to improve cancer outcomes for all. It’s also an opportunity to examine where a greater focus on cancer is needed, particularly in the wake of the…

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SCO Urges Prime Minister to Include First Nations Leaders in Health Meeting

Press Release January 27, 2023 ANISHINAABE AND DAKOTA TERRITORY, MB — Today, the Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) is calling on Prime Minister Trudeau and the Government of Canada to ensure that First Nations leaders are included in health discussions on February 7, 2023. “Health care systems are in…

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