Category: Health
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada British Columbia’s tech sector is being invited to propose solutions to help British Columbia (B.C.) food producers and processors increase their efficiency, sustainability and product traceability through the B.C. Agritech Innovation Challenge. The federal and provincial…
Over the past 50 years, the world’s wildlife populations have declined by 60%. In Canada, 521 species have been identified as being at risk under the Species at Risk Act and the list is growing. Recent assessments by the Committee…
From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada Over the past 50 years, the world’s wildlife populations have declined by 60%. In Canada, 521 species have been identified as being at risk under the Species at Risk Act and the list is growing.…
Helping eligible thalidomide survivors access needed treatment, care and supports Health Canada The Government of Canada is committed to supporting Canadian thalidomide survivors and helping them to age with dignity. The new Canadian Thalidomide Survivors Support Program (CTSSP) provides a…
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada Since its first budget in 2016, the Government of Canada has taken significant action to improve the quality of life for Indigenous Peoples across Canada. Working in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis…
More than 10,300 Canadians lost their lives between January 2016 and September 2018 Public Health Agency of Canada The opioid crisis continues to have devastating effects on the health and lives of many Canadians, their families and their communities. Today,…
Funding to focus on raising awareness, professional education, sharing best practices and system improvements One organ and tissue donor can benefit more than 75 people and save up to eight lives. With more than 4,400 people in Canada waiting for a…
The following projects received funding from the Canada-BC Knowledge Transfer Events Program under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership. Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District in partnership with the Alberni Farmers’ Institute:$1,150 to provide support for the agricultural sector through development of a community-based plan…
From: Public Health Agency of Canada Media advisory LONDON, ON, April 4, 2019 – On behalf of the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Health, Peter Fragiskatos, Member of Parliament, will announce federal support for a healthy lifestyle project that will…
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada Canadians’ quality of life—and Canada’s future growth—are deeply tied to the environment. Failing to invest in a cleaner, more sustainable future threatens the things Canadians rely on for their success: an affordable cost of…