Press Release Ottawa, Ontario, April 22, 2026 — The Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy (CAOT) is calling on the federal government to expand the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness program to include occupational therapists (OTs), recognizing their essential role in delivering services to underserved rural or remote communities…

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A Warm Invitation to the Nation: Join the Métis Recovery and Wellness Advisory Committee (MRWAC)

Press Release Apr 22, 2026 The Otipemisiwak Métis Government is seeking Citizens to bring their voices, their wisdom, and their love in a meaningful way to serve our people. We are forming the Métis Recovery and Wellness Advisory Committee (MRWAC) to ensure our services are designed by Métis, for…

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Improving access to care through Indigenous community health centres

Press Release April 22, 2026 VICTORIA – Summary Laichwiltach Indigenous Community Health Centre (ICHC) in Campbell River celebrates one year of care, so far supporting attachments for thousands of patient visits The Port Alberni ICHC breaks ground with a cleansing ceremony to prepare the space that will…

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Health professionals, policy experts and Indigenous leaders convene at Queen’s Park to demand science-based climate action

Press Release April 22, 2026 This morning, Wednesday, April 22, a coalition of Ontario health professionals, policy experts and an Indigenous leader gathered at Queen’s Park to deliver an urgent Earth Day message: the Ontario government must reinstate a science-based, accountable climate plan to protect public health…

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How Indigenous stewardship can help protect the planet and our health

Press Release April 22, 2026 More than a million sandbags are needed to protect the Peguis First Nation in Manitoba from flooding this month – again. Forced from farmland to a flood zone in the early 1900s, the community has been evacuated multiple times. And climate change…

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Ten years into the toxic drug crisis B.C.’s Representative for Children and Youth urges more focus on young people

Press Release April 21, 2026 Victoria – A decade after a public health emergency was declared by the Provincial Health Officer, young people in BC continue to be deeply impacted by the toxic drug crisis in ways that are not widely recognized, says Representative for Children and…

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SCO, Winnipeg Blue Bombers Partner to Support First Nations Youth Through ‘Movement is Medicine’

Press Release April 21, 2026 ANISHINAABE AND DAKOTA TERRITORY, MB — The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers announce a new three-year partnership to amplify the message that Movement is Medicine. This partnership will create opportunities for First Nations youth, advance reconciliation, and celebrate…

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FNHA releases Paddling Together, the 2026/27 Summary Service Plan

Press Release April 21, 2026 First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is delighted to share the 2026/27 Summary Service Plan, Paddling Together: First Nations Health Authority Health and Wellness Plan. This plan maps the next phase of our shared journey toward our shared vision of “Healthy, Self-Determining and…

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The Government of Canada invests over $1.2 million to grow Yukon’s food systems

Press Release From: Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency April 21, 2026 – Whitehorse, Yukon – Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) The Yukon’s food system is shaped by unique northern challenges, but also by strong communities, and a growing local agriculture sector. Supporting Indigenous governments and northern entrepreneurs to expand…

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First-ever CNO census brings new perspective on equity in regulation

Press Release April 21, 2026 New report offers insights into making all nurses’ experiences with CNO more equitable The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) has released its first-ever Workforce Census: Experiences with CNO Report. This report explores how nurses from diverse communities experience CNO’s regulatory processes…

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Saskatchewan Launches New Organ and Tissue Awareness Campaign

Press Release April 21, 2026 Saskatchewan is dedicating the month of April to raising awareness of organ and tissue donation across the province. The province has launched a new awareness campaign featuring stories of Saskatchewan people impacted by the organ and tissue donation process including: Kyla Thomson,…

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Expanding supports for tradespeople living with chronic pain

Press Release April 21, 2026 VICTORIA – Summary A new confidential text line connects tradespeople with trained staff to talk about how pain is affecting their lives so they can start building a plan to reduce its effects on their well-being The Guide Line provides tools, emotional support…

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Doctors and nurses issue Earth Day prescription: Bring back climate plan to save lives

Press Release April 21, 2026 This Earth Week, the Ontario chapter of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE), the Ontario Climate Emergency Campaign (OCEC) and the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) will hold a press conference on Wednesday and a reception on Thursday…

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The Ontario SPCA to host vaccine and wellness clinic in Muskoka to support pet families

Press Release Bracebridge, ON (April 21, 2026) – The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society Muskoka Animal Centre is hosting a wellness clinic for dogs this weekend to make basic veterinary care more accessible to pet families in need. Taking place on Saturday, April 25 from 11 a.m.…

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Ontario Connecting More Patients to Primary Care in Ottawa

Press Release April 20, 2026 Province investing $3.4 billion to connect everyone in Ontario to primary care OTTAWA — Today, Premier Doug Ford was in Ottawa to visit the Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre, which is one of 130 teams across Ontario being funded through the province’s $3.4…

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Partnership with Hope Air Strengthens Medical Travel Assistance

Press Release April 21, 2026 The Honourable Lela Evans, Minister of Labrador Affairs and Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, was joined by Hope Air CEO Mark Rubinstein to announce a continuing pilot partnership with the national charity. Hope Air provides non-emergency medical travel support to patients…

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Doctors report false health information, lack of health data sharing put patient care at risk

Press Release April 21, 2026 Canada’s doctors are concerned that false health information and disconnected health systems are putting patient care at risk. In the latest edition of Physician Pulse, a joint survey initiative of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) and Abacus Data, an overwhelming 99% of…

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Enoch Cree Nation Provides Project Update on maskekosihk Recovery Community

Press Release TREATY 6, AB, April 20, 2026 – Enoch Cree Nation (maskekosihk) is providing an update on the development of the maskekosihk Recovery Community (MRC), a culturally grounded recovery center designed to support individuals and families on their healing journey from substance use and addiction. This…

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Provincial Government Partners with First Light to Establish New Urban Indigenous Health Clinic

Press Release April 20, 2026 The new Provincial Government is partnering with the First Light Friendship Centre to support an Indigenous-led Health Clinic in St. John’s, which will provide culturally safe health care and improve access to primary care for the urban Indigenous population. The Honourable Lela…

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