Public Health Agency

New Canadian Cancer Statistics report reveals over 1.5 million people in Canada are living with or beyond cancer

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

The report Canadian Cancer Statistics: A 2022 special report on cancer prevalence wasdeveloped by the Canadian Cancer Statistics Advisory Committee incollaboration with CCS,Statistics Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada.

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  • The report Canadian Cancer Statistics: A 2022 special report on cancer prevalence wasdeveloped by the Canadian Cancer Statistics Advisory Committee incollaboration with CCS,Statistics Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada.
  • Statistics Canada is proud to contribute to the Canadian Cancer Statistics report, which provides insight into the services and research required to better support the 1.5 million people living with cancer in Canada.
  • Canadian Cancer Statisticsis developed through a collaboration of the Canadian Cancer Society, Statistics Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada.Cancer incidence and mortality data are from the Canadian Cancer Registry and the Canadian Vital Statistics Death databases, respectively, which are maintained at Statistics Canada.
  • We provide a compassionate support system for all those affected by cancer, across Canada and for all types of cancer.

Health Canada authorizes second bivalent COVID-19 booster targeting the Omicron BA.4/5 variants

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 3, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, Health Canada authorized an adapted version of the Moderna Spikevax COVID-19 vaccine that targets the Omicron BA.4/BA.5 subvariants.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 3, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, Health Canada authorized an adapted version of the Moderna Spikevax COVID-19 vaccine that targets the Omicron BA.4/BA.5 subvariants.
  • After a thorough and independent scientific review of the evidence, Health Canada has determined that the bivalent Moderna Spikevax booster is safe and effective.
  • Health Canada has placed terms and conditions on the authorization requiring Moderna to continue providing information to Health Canada on the safety and efficacy of the bivalent vaccine.
  • Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada will continue to closely monitor the safety of this vaccine in Canada and internationally, and will take action if any safety concerns are identified.

Dr. Dinah Mourise Announces a Joint Venture with Astra Fertility Group

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Sunday, October 30, 2022

In 2004, Dr. Essam Michael founded the entity, Astra Fertility Group, with the first location in Mississauga, Ontario.

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  • In 2004, Dr. Essam Michael founded the entity, Astra Fertility Group, with the first location in Mississauga, Ontario.
  • Dr. Dinah Lilia Mansour Mourise is one of the most competent individuals in medicine, philanthropy, politics, and entrepreneurship.
  • Therefore, through this joint venture, Dr. Mansour aims to address fertility issues and help the Niagara community realize the basic right to start a family.
  • Now Dr. Mansour expands her focus to help countless people realize their dreams of starting a family and bringing new life into the world through the joint fertility clinic venture in collaboration with Astra Fertility Group.

Frontline healthcare workers to develop solutions for older adults, caregivers, and people living with dementia

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Monday, October 17, 2022

Up to $50,000 CAD per project over 12 months to develop, test, and/or scale their solution.

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  • Up to $50,000 CAD per project over 12 months to develop, test, and/or scale their solution.
  • The funding is being offered through CABHI's Spark Program, which supports the development of grassroots solutions to solve real-world healthcare challenges.
  • "By advancing these innovations, CABHI turns ideas into reality, helps develop the next generation of entrepreneurs, and ensures better health outcomes for older adults, people living with dementia, and their caregivers."
  • Established in 2015, it is the result of the largest investment in brain health and aging in Canadian history.

Government of Canada announces additional funding for nine projects through the Immunization Partnership Fund

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, announced an additional investment of $3,894,545for nine existing Immunization Partnership Fund (IPF) projects to support their continued COVID-19 vaccination efforts.

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  • Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, announced an additional investment of $3,894,545for nine existing Immunization Partnership Fund (IPF) projects to support their continued COVID-19 vaccination efforts.
  • The organizations receiving additional funding have worked tirelessly and successfully to reduce access barriers and increase vaccine confidence and uptake in their communities.
  • Launched in 2016, the Immunization Partnership Fund (IPF) is a key element of the Public Health Agency of Canada's vaccination initiatives.
  • In 2020 and 2021, as part of Canada's COVID-19 vaccination efforts, the Government of Canada invested $45.5 million for projects to support COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and uptake in Canada.

The Government of Canada and industry partners continue to make progress on reducing traveller wait times at Canada's airports

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Friday, October 7, 2022

From September 26 to October 2, 2022, over 91 percent of flights from the top four airports left on time, or within one hour of their scheduled departure.

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  • From September 26 to October 2, 2022, over 91 percent of flights from the top four airports left on time, or within one hour of their scheduled departure.
  • The number of arriving international flights being held on the tarmac at Toronto-Pearson International Airport has decreased dramatically since May.
  • Efforts to increase screening officer staff levels at all airports continue.
  • The Minister of Transport and Transport Canada continue to meet regularly with airports and airlines alongside CATSA, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), and NAV CANADA to find solutions and address congestion.

Unifor calls for safety and respect for workers as government drops COVID travel restrictions

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

"Public health guidance has protected many workers since the start of the pandemic, and guidance has changed based on the various stages," said Unifor's National President Lana Payne.

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  • "Public health guidance has protected many workers since the start of the pandemic, and guidance has changed based on the various stages," said Unifor's National President Lana Payne.
  • "However, we still believe that the safety and respect of airline workers must be front of mind.
  • Workers in the industry felt sustained pressure during the pandemic and faced disgraceful harassment and abuse in recent months as restrictions began to lift."
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.

Bavarian Nordic Awarded Ten-Year Contract Amendment valued up to USD 434 million for the Supply of Smallpox and Monkeypox Vaccine to Canada

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

This extends the USD 56 million contract awarded in June 2022 to a total value of up to USD 470 million.

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  • This extends the USD 56 million contract awarded in June 2022 to a total value of up to USD 470 million.
  • Furthermore, a new multi-year contract has been signed with Canadas Department of National Defence (DND) at a value of USD 2 million, in addition to USD 18 million in contract options.
  • Paul Chaplin, President & Chief Executive Officer of Bavarian Nordic, said: With foresight and prioritization, Canada has shown the way to building a robust preparedness for its population.
  • The vaccine is also approved for protection against smallpox and monkeypox in Canada, and as a smallpox vaccine in Europe.

Government of Canada funding to improve healthy living for priority populations in Hamilton

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

The investment will focus on risk factors associated with unhealthy eating and physical inactivity among priority populations, including newcomers.

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  • The investment will focus on risk factors associated with unhealthy eating and physical inactivity among priority populations, including newcomers.
  • The intent is to design an intervention that will help develop healthy living behaviours to prevent type 2 diabetes.
  • The Government of Canada will continue to work with community partners to ensure that everyone in Canada can lead a healthy life.
  • "Our government is committed to improve the health and quality of life of everyone living in Canada.

Public Health Notice: Aconitine toxin found in galanga powder in Ontario with possible implications for other jurisdictions

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Saturday, September 3, 2022

Right brand Keampferia Galanga Powder (sand ginger powder), a common spice used in Asian cuisine, which contained aconitine toxin.

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  • Right brand Keampferia Galanga Powder (sand ginger powder), a common spice used in Asian cuisine, which contained aconitine toxin.
  • Right brand Keampferia Galanga Powder (sand ginger powder).
  • Do not eat, use, sell, or serve the recalled keampferia galanga powder (sand ginger powder) or any products made with the recalled keampferia galanga powder (sand ginger powder).
  • If you have keampferia galanga powder (sand ginger powder) without its original packaging and are unsure if it is included in the recall, discard it.