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2026-07-21
Improving access to community-based mental health services for Nova Scotia youth
Health Canada

Today, Maggie Chi, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, announced close to $10 million to expand Integrated Youth Services (IYS) across Nova Scotia, helping more young people and their families access coordinated, community-based mental health and related services.

2026-07-15
Helping Canadians access safe, effective treatments and medicines faster
Health Canada

Canadians expect timely access to safe and effective drugs and medical devices. Health Canada is taking practical steps to modernize and improve the efficiency of its regulatory processes, while maintaining its high standards for safety, efficacy, and quality.

2026-07-13
Canada and Quebec build on partnership to strengthen youth mental health
Health Canada

Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, and Lionel Carmant, Quebec’s Minister Responsible for Social Services and the Fight Against Homelessness, announced a new agreement that will provide the Province of Quebec with $70.8 million over four years through the Youth Mental Health Fund.

2026-06-24
Government of Canada invests over $17 million to address health impacts from climate change
Health Canada

Today, Wade Grant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and Member of Parliament for Vancouver Quadra, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced an investment of over $17 million through the Climate Change and Health Capacity Building program to support 24 community-designed projects that advance knowledge, capacity and innovation in adapting Canada’s health sector to climate change.

2026-06-15
National overdose deaths decline and federal response expands
Health Canada

The toxic drug crisis continues to have devastating impacts on individuals, families, and communities across the country. While decreases in deaths and harms are encouraging, as highlighted in the latest national data on substance-related harms released earlier today, deaths remain higher than a decade ago and regional trends remain different across the country.

2026-06-04
Government of Canada tables first National Strategy for Eye Care
Health Canada

On June 3, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, tabled the National Strategy for Eye Care in Parliament. This national strategy is the first of its kind in Canada to outline a shared plan for all levels of government and partners to improve access to eye care services and information, prevent vision loss, and strengthen supports for people who are blind or partially sighted.

2026-06-02
Government of Canada continues to strengthen access to oral health care
Health Canada

Today, the Honourable Mona Fortier, Member of Parliament for Ottawa—Vanier—Gloucester, Ontario, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced over $1.6 million in funding for an Oral Health Access Fund (OHAF) project at Collège La Cité to improve access to oral health care for targeted populations within the Francophone community.

2026-05-27
New Canadian Drug Analysis Centre strengthens fight against illegal drugs
Health Canada

Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced the launch of the Canadian Drug Analysis Centre (CDAC). This significant investment will transform Canada’s drug testing capacity by creating new specialized laboratories in Toronto and Vancouver with advanced analytical capabilities. By strengthening laboratory analysis, the CDAC will help generate new and innovative intelligence to support ongoing efforts to address the illegal drug crisis in Canada.

2026-05-22
Government of Canada supports mobile and virtual mental health care for at-risk youth in New Brunswick
Health Canada

Today, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Member of Parliament (Moncton–Dieppe), on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced a $10 million investment through the Youth Mental Health Fund (YMHF) to help Integrated Youth Services (IYS) in New Brunswick help more youth facing barriers to mental health care, such as long wait times and a lack of culturally responsive supports.

2026-05-21
Canada advances global and domestic health priorities at the 79th World Health Assembly
Health Canada

This week, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, led the Canadian delegation at the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva, reaffirming Canada’s commitment to strong global leadership and collaboration. The Minister underscored the importance of the investment in healthcare as an investment in the economy and in Canadians.

2026-05-07
The Government of Canada is making an investment in youth mental health
Health Canada

This investment will help more young people access inclusive, community-based mental health supports across Canada. This funding will enable community organizations to expand and strengthen their services through a range of initiatives, making it easier for youth to access timely and appropriate support.

2026-05-06
Canada introduces a new voluntary registry for breast implant recalls
Health Canada

Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced that Health Canada has launched a new voluntary registry that allows patients, healthcare professionals, and others to receive direct alerts about breast implant recalls and safety issues.