Public Health Agency

NEW Opioids Overdose Response Training to Empower High School Students to Help Save Lives

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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Enhancing ACTs High School CPR and AED Program with opioid awareness and response training is a next step in empowering youth to respond to life-threatening emergencies.

Key Points: 
  • Enhancing ACTs High School CPR and AED Program with opioid awareness and response training is a next step in empowering youth to respond to life-threatening emergencies.
  • This new program will see teachers training hundreds of thousands of students in how to respond to opioid-associated emergencies.
  • ACTs response to this crisis empowers high school teachers to add the Opioid Overdose Response Training to the current CPR training, enhancing students lifesaving toolbox.
  • The ACT Foundation gratefully acknowledges the contribution of Health Canadas Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP) for the ACT Opioid Overdose Response Training program.

Bavarian Nordic Enters a New Multi-Year Vaccine Contract with the Government of Canada

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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The non-replicating smallpox vaccine is also approved for use against monkeypox in Canada as the only territory other than the USA.

Key Points: 
  • The non-replicating smallpox vaccine is also approved for use against monkeypox in Canada as the only territory other than the USA.
  • Paul Chaplin, President & Chief Executive Officer of Bavarian Nordic, said: We are pleased to extend our collaboration with the Government of Canada.
  • We applaud the Government of Canada for their long-term planning, allowing us to execute on this contract in a timely manner.
  • The vaccine is also approved for protection against smallpox and monkeypox in Canada, and as a smallpox vaccine in Europe.

Public Health Notice: Outbreak of norovirus and gastrointestinal illnesses linked to spot prawns

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
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The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is collaborating with provincial public health partners, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Health Canada to investigate an outbreak of norovirus and gastrointestinal illnesses involving four provinces: British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario.

Key Points: 
  • The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is collaborating with provincial public health partners, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Health Canada to investigate an outbreak of norovirus and gastrointestinal illnesses involving four provinces: British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario.
  • Investigation findings have identified consumption of spot prawns as the source of the outbreak.
  • All of the individuals who became ill reported eating spot prawns before their illnesses occurred.More information is needed to determine how the spot prawns became contaminated with norovirus.
  • The outbreak investigation is ongoing and additional actions to protect public health will be taken as needed.

Government of Canada supports at-risk Canadians to prevent and reduce tobacco use

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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The Association for Action on Smoking and Health (AASH) with $528,132 to work on preventing and reducing commercial tobacco use among First Nations communities in Alberta.

Key Points: 
  • The Association for Action on Smoking and Health (AASH) with $528,132 to work on preventing and reducing commercial tobacco use among First Nations communities in Alberta.
  • Lakehead University with $302,413 to increase access and uptake of evidence-based tobacco cessation interventions by priority populations and to identify tobacco intervention needs within these populations.
  • These investments align with the objectives of Canada's Tobacco Strategy , which aims to reduce tobacco use to less than 5% by 2035 and recognizes smoking as a risk factor for chronic disease.
  • These investments support Canada's Tobacco Strategy, which recognizes smoking as a key modifiable risk factor for chronic disease and aims to reduce tobacco use to 5% by the year 2035.

Public Health Notice: Outbreak of hepatitis A infections linked to imported fresh organic strawberries

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Friday, May 27, 2022
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Based on investigation findings to date, consumption of imported fresh organic strawberries is the likely source of the outbreak.

Key Points: 
  • Based on investigation findings to date, consumption of imported fresh organic strawberries is the likely source of the outbreak.
  • Many of the individuals who were ill reported having eaten fresh organic strawberries before their illnesses occurred.
  • These imported fresh organic strawberries were purchased between March 5 and 9, 2022 at Co-op stores in Alberta and Saskatchewan and are no longer available for purchase in Canada.
  • Throw away any remaining fresh organic strawberries that were purchased between March 5 and 9, 2022 at Co-op stores in Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Government of Canada working with airports and air carriers to reduce airport wait times

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Friday, May 27, 2022
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We are working with airports, air carriers and other airport partners to find solutions to reduce delays in airports in advance of the summer peak season.

Key Points: 
  • We are working with airports, air carriers and other airport partners to find solutions to reduce delays in airports in advance of the summer peak season.
  • CATSA has been working with its contractors to increase the number of screening officers at passenger screening checkpoints.
  • CATSA is very close to having recruited 100% of their target numbers of screening officers for the summer in many airports, including Toronto Pearson International Airport and Vancouver International Airport.
  • "The Government of Canada recognizes the urgency of the situation and continues to work with all partners to address wait times as a matter of priority.

STATEMENT - Update on monkeypox in Canada

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Thursday, May 26, 2022
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The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is issuing this statement to provide an update to the evolving epidemiological investigation into monkeypox cases in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is issuing this statement to provide an update to the evolving epidemiological investigation into monkeypox cases in Canada.
  • OTTAWA, ON, May 26, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is confirming additional cases of monkeypox in Canada.
  • Before now, Canada has not seen person-to-person spread of monkeypox.
  • The situation in Canada is under close and constant monitoring and may be adapted as and when the need arises.

Government of Canada bolsters support for healthy eating among low-income households in Newfoundland and Labrador

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Thursday, May 26, 2022
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In addition, many people in Canada have reduced access to nutritious foods which puts them at an elevated risk of developing a chronic disease.

Key Points: 
  • In addition, many people in Canada have reduced access to nutritious foods which puts them at an elevated risk of developing a chronic disease.
  • As Canada continues to face increasingly complex health challenges, including chronic disease, we are committed to improving healthy eating for everyone across the country.
  • Today's funding will encourage healthy living behaviours for individuals with low incomes to improve their access to healthier eating and physical activity."
  • Food First NL is a provincial, non-profit organization that works with communities in Newfoundland & Labrador to ensure everyone has access to affordable, healthy, and culturally appropriate food.

Statement from the Minister of Health on Canada's Response to Monkeypox

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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I want to underscore that the health and safety of all Canadians remain our top priority.

Key Points: 
  • I want to underscore that the health and safety of all Canadians remain our top priority.
  • The Government of Canada is prepared to respond to emerging public health events and takes precautions to prevent the introduction and spread of communicable diseases.
  • To that end, there are many actions underway to identify and contain the spread of monkeypox in Canada.
  • Last week, as Canada's Global Public Health Intelligence Network (GPHIN) system picked up a signal on the first cases of monkeypox internationally.

Government of Canada helps to address health and social inequities in Quebec

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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Our government recognizes that every individual should have the resources and opportunities for health and wellbeing and is taking action to address systemic health challenges and barriers.

Key Points: 
  • Our government recognizes that every individual should have the resources and opportunities for health and wellbeing and is taking action to address systemic health challenges and barriers.
  • Health inequities are the systematic, unfair, and avoidable differences in health outcomes.
  • Health inequities have long existed in Canada, but have been even more evident during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The ISAF supports communities to build capacity for such action, and helps ensure that the social determinants of health and health inequities are understood and addressed.