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

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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The investment will focus on risk factors associated with unhealthy eating and physical inactivity among priority populations, including newcomers.

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

Key Points: 
  • 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.

Statement from the Public Health Agency of Canada on the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunication Commission's decision to implement a national three-digit number for suicide prevention and mental health crisis

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has been working to improve access to immediate suicide prevention and mental health crisis support.

Key Points: 
  • The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has been working to improve access to immediate suicide prevention and mental health crisis support.
  • This includes examining the service delivery needs for a national three-digit suicide prevention number, as well as understanding anticipated demand.
  • CAMH's new role in leading the development of 988 service delivery in Canada builds on their experience delivering Talk Suicide Canada, previously known as the Canada Suicide Prevention Service.
  • The Government of Canada will continue to do whatever it takes to provide people across Canada with the best possible mental health and crisis intervention supports and resources.

Insights on the Healthcare Education Solution Global Market to 2027 - Cardiology is Expected to Hold a Significant Market Share - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, August 25, 2022
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As per the 2021 update by the World Health Organization (WHO), CVDs include coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, rheumatic heart disease, and other conditions.

Key Points: 
  • As per the 2021 update by the World Health Organization (WHO), CVDs include coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, rheumatic heart disease, and other conditions.
  • Increasing CVD burdens could be minimized by providing healthcare educational campaigns to the public.
  • Thus, an increasing patient pool of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) is one of the prime factors augmenting the growth of the market.
  • In addition, the high prevalence of chronic diseases like asthma, diabetes, and heart diseases will also boost the market.

The Government of Canada and industry partners continue efforts to reduce air traveller wait times

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Friday, August 12, 2022
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The Government of Canada strongly encourages Canadians to know their rights when they travel by air under the Air Passenger Protection Regulations.

Key Points: 
  • The Government of Canada strongly encourages Canadians to know their rights when they travel by air under the Air Passenger Protection Regulations.
  • Efforts to increase screening officer staff levels at all airports continue, including at Montral-Trudeau International Airport andCalgary International Airport.
  • There has been a significant decrease in the number of aircraft holds at Toronto Pearson International Airport, in part due to the Canada Border Services Agency's continuous efforts to reduce border processing wait times.
  • The Government of Canada continues to make improvements to ArriveCAN so it is faster and easier for travellers to use.

The Government of Canada and industry partners taking action to reduce wait times at Canadian airports

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Thursday, August 11, 2022
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Through each part of their travel journey, passengers should document any incidents that occur as they may be eligible for compensation.

Key Points: 
  • Through each part of their travel journey, passengers should document any incidents that occur as they may be eligible for compensation.
  • Travellers have rights, and these must be respected by airlines and airports through each step of the travelling experience.
  • Efforts to increase screening officer staff levels at all airports continue, including at Montral-Trudeau International Airport and Calgary International Airport.
  • The Government of Canada continues to make improvements to ArriveCAN so it is faster and easier for travellers to use.

As Canada Tackles its 7th COVID-19 Wave, 15 New Studies will Examine Solutions to Omicron and Other Variants

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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In Canada, its estimated that over 80% of current infections are due to the BA.5 Omicron subvariant1, new to Canada this spring.

Key Points: 
  • In Canada, its estimated that over 80% of current infections are due to the BA.5 Omicron subvariant1, new to Canada this spring.
  • New variants will continue to affect the global population until more solutions are found to limit transmissions.
  • As this country tackles its 7th wave, the Coronavirus Variants Rapid Response Network (CoVaRR-Net) is investing another $6.9 million to support 15 new research projects focused on better understanding Omicron subvariants and future variants and finding solutions to curb them.
  • In order to reduce the viruss spread, we must continue studying different aspects of variants to discover their vulnerabilities.

Government of Canada partners with community-based organizations to address monkeypox outbreak

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Thursday, July 21, 2022
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The Public Health Agency of Canada is working closely with provincial and territorial public health partners to ensure coordination of the national strategic response.

Key Points: 
  • The Public Health Agency of Canada is working closely with provincial and territorial public health partners to ensure coordination of the national strategic response.
  • They are investigating and monitoring monkeypox cases in Canada, as well as providing up to date guidance and information including on laboratory testing and vaccines.
  • The Government of Canada has been engaging stakeholders across the country, including community-based organizations in sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections and sexual health fields, to understand their information needs when it comes to the monkeypox outbreak.
  • A total of $350,000 from the HIV and Hepatitis C Community Action Fund is allocated to support three organizations within the Advance Community Alliance to engage populations currently affected by the monkeypox outbreak.

Public Advisory - Health Canada warns consumers that Fisher-Price Infant-to-Toddler and Newborn-to-Toddler Rockers should not be used for sleep

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Friday, July 15, 2022
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Health Canada would like to remind parents and caregivers that Fisher-Price Infant-to-Toddler and Newborn-to-Toddler Rockers should never be used for babies' sleep.

Key Points: 
  • Health Canada would like to remind parents and caregivers that Fisher-Price Infant-to-Toddler and Newborn-to-Toddler Rockers should never be used for babies' sleep.
  • While there have been no similar reported incidents in Canada, Health Canada reminds parents and caregivers that the safest place for a baby to sleep is on their back on a firm surface intended for sleep.
  • For more information on safe sleep for your baby, visit Health Canada's and the Public Health Agency of Canada's brochure .
  • Stay connected with Health Canada and receive the latest advisories and product recalls using social media tools.

Government of Canada Awards Contract for the Supply of Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Vaccines

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Friday, July 15, 2022
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The Government of Canada maintains pandemic influenza vaccine preparedness contracts in the event of an influenza pandemic and has contracted with GSK to supply both pandemic and seasonal influenza vaccines since 2001.

Key Points: 
  • The Government of Canada maintains pandemic influenza vaccine preparedness contracts in the event of an influenza pandemic and has contracted with GSK to supply both pandemic and seasonal influenza vaccines since 2001.
  • The contract will include an option to procure up to 80 million doses of influenza vaccine should an influenza pandemic occur.
  • This contract will help ensure timely access to seasonal influenza and pandemic influenza vaccines if needed.
  • "We are proud to continue to work with the Government of Canada to supply our vaccines supporting Canada's pandemic preparedness and fight against seasonal influenza.