News Releases - 2005

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December

20	Health Canada approves clinical trial for Vancouver AIDS patients
13	First Ever Common Benchmarks Will Allow Canadians to Measure Progress in Reducing Wait Times

November

28	Contract Signed for the Development and Testing of a Prototype Pandemic Vaccine
25	Health Canada announces funding for the AIDS 2006 Conference in Toronto
25	Minister Dosanjh introduces a Bill to protect Canada’s supply of safe and affordable prescription drugs
24	Minister Dosanjh announces that the government of Canada will establish a Canadian Mental Health Commission
22	The Government of Canada Takes a Significant Step to Implement Its Climate Change Plan and Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
22	Government of Canada announces additional investments under the action plan for Official Languages
22	Government of Canada and Government of British Columbia contribute $1.2 million to support healthy workplaces
21	Minister Dosanjh Appoints Three New Members of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Governing Council
21	Sixth ministerial meeting on the Global Health Security Initiative - Rome
18	Prime Minister Martin welcomes appointment of Ian Shugart as Chair of APEC Health Task Force
18	Memorandum of understanding marks progress in Hepatitis C compensation discussions
17	Minister Dosanjh announces drug authorization database and posting of summary basis of decisions
17	Ministers Dosanjh, Bennett and Dryden invite Canadians to celebrate National Child Day on November 20
16	CIHR Releases Research Results to Inform the Development of Benchmarks for Wait Times
12	Minister Ujjal Dosanjh and MP Paul Steckle announce funding for an alcohol prevention project for Huron County youth
09	Minister Regan announces $38,000 to smoking cessation programs in Halifax
09	Minister Dosanjh announces funding to address women's substance abuse and addictions
08	Minister of State Carolyn Bennett Receives National Award of Excellence for her Work in Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion
08	Canadian Public Health Care Protection Initiative
04	Progress on Kashechewan Action Plan
03	Minister of Health announces funding for national project to address substance abuse among people with disabilities
03	Health Minister seeks Canadians' input on revised Food Guide
01	Wild Bird Survey Detects Avian Influenza in Ducks - No New Threat to Human Health

October

31	Minister Of Health Announces Appointments To The National Advisory Council On Aging
28	Government of Canada announces plan to resolve situation in Kashechewan
26	Tissue recall in the United States
25	Ottawa 2005: Global Pandemic Influenza Readiness - An International Meeting of Health Ministers
25	Ottawa meeting an important step in global preparation for a possible pandemic
24	Canada, Mexico and the United States combat weight-loss fraud
23	Annual Conference of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Ministers of Health (Toronto, Ontario)
21	The Public Health Agency of Canada Moves Forward
20	Minister Dosanjh announces that the Government of Canada seeks leave to appeal in constitutional challenge of the Tobacco Act
20	Federal Government Announces $300 Million for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
20	Message from the Honourable Ujjal Dosanjh, Minister of Health - Global Pandemic Influenza Readiness
19	Ottawa 2005: Global Pandemic Influenza Readiness - An International Meeting of Ministers of Health
12	Minister of Health Announces Largest Ever Round of Health Research Grants -- 1600 Grants Worth $354 Million
12	Eleni Bakopanos announces funding for youth project to fight substance abuse
07	Canada's tobacco health warnings to be showcased at Museum of Modern Art
06	Consultations Launched on Federal Measures to Protect Supply of Safe and Affordable Prescription Drugs
05	World Health Organization: "Stop the global epidemic of chronic disease"
04	Public Health Agency of Canada Releases Key Study on Reported Child Abuse And Neglect

September

30	Cigarette Ignition Propensity Regulations Now In Effect
29	Minister Dosanjh announces $223,632 to strengthen Newfoundland and Labrador 's health care workforce
27	Charges Laid Against Two Ontario Pharmacies and their Owner
23	Dosanjh Praises Saskatchewan Innovation on Wait Times
23	Minister Dosanjh announces funding to prevent crystal methamphetamine abuse
20	Public Health Agency of Canada Launches Valuable Public Health Tool
20	National campaign launched to raise awareness of primary health care
19	Health Canada introduces first proposed regulations under the Assisted Human Reproduction Act
19	Government of Canada Announces funding for Project to Inform Calgary Youth of the Dangers of Smoking
19	Canadian cancer researchers win prestigious award for their stem cell research -- Government of Canada congratulates Drs. Till and McCulloch
16	Ministerial Message for the 25th anniversary of Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope
15	Anniversary of the 10-Year Plan to Strengthen Health Care
14	Canada to host international conference on Pandemic - Announces funding for health capacity in South East Asia
13	Government of Canada announces funding the the Sioux Lookout Meno-Ya-Win Health Centre
12	Conference on Post-market Drug Safety and Effectiveness
04	National Emergency Stockpile System Supplies to be Sent to Assist with Hurricane Katrina Relief

August

31	The Government of Canada Responds to Trans-Fat Task Force Interim Report
31	Statement by the Government of Canada in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina
30	Minister Dosanjh Announces $1,162,562 in Funding to Laval University
30	Health Canada commits over $71 million to address substance abuse
30	Health Canada Announces Over $4 Million in Funding for Quebec Under the Drug Strategy Community Initiatives Fund
24	Health Canada allows Adderall XR® back on the Canadian market
24	Researchers doing their homework on childhood obesity - Minister Dosanjh announces over $2.8 million for health research projects
22	Health Canada has updated the It's Your Health article on formaldehyde and indoor air.
15	Canada/US Link Critical Disease Surveillance Systems
11	Smoking Rates in Canada at Lowest Ever
11	Government of Canada increases maximum penalties for Methamphetamine offences
09	Health Canada launches MedEffect on its new website
06	Conference of Federal-Provincial/Territorial Ministers Responsible for Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation

July

28	Health Minister announces funding for Public Health Association of BC Project to strengthen Public Health Capacity
22	Federal and Provincial Ministers convene local consultations to examine Public Health goals for Canada
22	A message from the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of State (Public Health) - National Drowning Prevention Day, July 23, 2005
21	Government of Canada appoints Advisor on Wait Times
12	Statement from Federal Health Minister Ujjal Dosanjh on Alberta's Third Way Announcement
12	Revised guideline for trichloroethylene (TCE) in drinking water
11	Government of Canada announces $5.4 million to fund Interdisciplinary Health Research Grants
08	Federation of Medical Regulatory Authorities Annual Meeting
07	Health Canada responds to Expert Advisory Panel on COX-2 drugs
06	Minister Dosanjh announces $5.5 Million to support Global Indigenous Health Research Projects
06	The Government of Canada reaffirms its commitment to combat Canada's rising obesity levels
05	Public Forum on Breast Implants to be held in September
04	Minister Dosanjh releases two new reports on the Primary Health Care Transition Fund

June

29	Minister Dosanjh announces Memorandum of Understanding with the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission
29	Minister Dosanjh announces federal strategy to protect Canadians' supply of safe and affordable prescription drugs
28	Achieving a mandatory system for reporting serious adverse reactions
28	Health Canada announces more than $8 million to improve access to primary health care services for french-speaking minorities
28	Canadian health researchers contribute to fighting desease in the Third World
27	Government launches recruitment process for Board of Directors of the Assisted Human Reproduction Agency of Canada
21	The Government of Canada and the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation launch innovative health career-awareness program
21	Ministers' message for National Aboriginal Day - June 21, 2005
16	Health Minister broadens representativeness of Pest Management Advisory Council
15	Study shows fewer retailers selling cigarettes to youth
14	Minister Dosanjh appoints three new members of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Governing Council
14	Message from Minister Ujjal Dosanjh on World Blood Donor Day
13	Minister Dosanjh announces Canada is the first country to have a national standard to reduce the fire risk of cigarettes
10	Health Canada to receive FDA Award
10	Government of Canada proposing stricter controls over the chemicals used to make methamphetamine and date rape drug GHB
08	Launch of consultations on registration and disclosure of clinical trial information
08	A message from the Minister of State (Public Health) on Clean Air Day - June 8, 2005
07	Health Minister appoints new members to the Ministerial Advisory Council on Tobacco Control
06	Researchers report breakthrough against world's deadliest viruses
03	Government of Canada announces New Drug Treatment Courts
02	Health Canada names new chairperson to lead the Science Advisory Board
02	Minister Dosanjh announces launch of collaborative effort with Healthy Canadian Networks
01	Message from Minister Ujjal Dosanjh on National Day Against Homophobia
01	Minister Dosanjh announces new regulations for lead content in children's jewellery
01	Joint message from the Minister of Health, Ujjal Dosanjh, and the Minister of State for Public Health, Dr. Carolyn Bennett, on Seniors' Month

May

31	New Health Canada research shows smoking bans unlikely to affect business
31	World No Tobacco Day - A message from The Honourable Ujjal Dosanjh, Minister of Health
27	Minister Dosanjh announces $13M package of initiatives to promote team approach to health care
27	Minister of Health, Minister of State and Chief Public Health Officer applaud the adoption of new International Health Regulations
25	Minister Dosanjh announces the launch of a searchable online database of health product adverse reactions
19	$15 Million to support National Initiatives to Reduce Wait Times
18	Minister Dosanjh announces date and place for Public Forum on Selective COX-2 Inhibitors
18	Public Health Agency of Canada advises Canadians to reduce the risk of West Nile Virus
17	Revised Food Guide to be more relevant to Canada's culturally diverse population
13	Coming into force of the Jean Chrétien Pledge to Africa
13	Two nurses receive Awards Of Excellence In Nursing
12	Minister Dosanjh announces funding for Multicultural Healthy Living Project
12	Message from Minister Ujjal Dosanjh and Minister of State Carolyn Bennett on Canada Health Day
10	5 million Canadians affected - Minister Dosanjh attends Blood Pressure Clinic Event to mark World Hypertension Day
10	New restrictions on lead and mercury in paints, enamels and similar products
10	Message from the Minister of Health and the Minister of State for Public Health - Move for Health Day
09	Health Minister Ujjal Dosanjh announces location of new Assisted Human Reproduction Agency of Canada
09	Minister Bennett, Minister Owen and Olympian Silken Laumann participate in launch of SummerActive
09	Joint message from Minister Dosanjh and Minister of State (Public Health) Bennett: National Nursing Week (May 9-15, 2005) and International Nurses Day (May 12, 2005)
06	Parliamentary Secretary Thibault announces over $6.3 million for Rural and Northern health research projects
04	Public Health Agency of Canada provides funds to Easter Seals/March of Dimes
03	Minister Dosanjh announces over $7 million for the study of gender and sex in circulatory and respiratory health and disease
02	Health Canada announces project to explore altruistic (not for payment) donation of sperm and eggs in Canada

April

29	Air pollution kills estimated 5,900 Canadians every year
25	Health Minister Dosanjh announces $75 million initiative to bring more internationally educated professionals into health care system
24	Minister of State (Public Health) announces funding for six National Collaborating Centers to strengthen Public Health in Canada
22	International experts renew calls for registration of clinical trials
22	The Honorable Lucienne Robillard announces $11.5 million to improve access to health and social services for English-speaking communities in Quebec
22	Conference of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Ministers of Health
22	Statement from Minister of State for Public Health Earth Day
22	Statement from Health Minister Ujjal Dosanjh on Clinical Trials
21	Public Health Agency responds to World Health Emergencies
21	Minister Dosanjh recommends re-appointment of Dr. Alan Bernstein as President of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research
20	Ministerial statement in support of Motion on compensation for victims of Hepatitis C
20	Minister Dosanjh announces regulatory changes to allow Levonorgestrel 0.75 mg (plan B) to be sold without a prescription
16	Minister Dosanjh announces measures to improve drug safety and transparency
16	Update: Public Health Agency of Canada investigating additional distribution of H2N2 influenza virus for laboratory testing
14	Minister Dosanjh announces mental health research initiative to help create healthier workplaces for Canadians
13	Minister of Health Ujjal Dosanjh and Minister of State (Public Health) Dr. Carolyn Bennett issued this statement commending the Public Health Agency of Canada on its role in securing the A/H2N2 that was distributed this week
12	Government of Canada earmarks $10 million for Terry Fox Foundation
11	Minister of Health announces information on the Scientific Advisory Panel on breast implants
11	Canadian Adverse Reaction Newsletter releases data on adverse drug reaction reporting
07	Public Health Agency of Canada releases Maternal and Child Report on World Health Day
07	Statement from the Minister of Health and Minister of State for Public Health - World Health Day 2005
04	Statement from Health Minister Ujjal Dosanjh on the Wait Time Alliance's interim report
04	Public Health Agency of Canada funds HIV/AIDS project for Aboriginal youth
01	Canada, China sign plan of action on Health Cooperation
01	Health Canada moves forward on commitments to reduce trans fat in Canadian foods

March

30	Health Minister appoints scientists to Health Canada's Science Advisory Board
29	Ministers launch National Consultations to develop public health goals for Canada
23	Release of detailed Canadian Addiction Survey(CAS) improves understanding of substance use and abuse in Canada The Canadian Addiction Survey (CAS) (Backgrounder) Full Report
21	The Minister of Health has referred two issues related to the transparency of the therapeutic product safety system to the Standing Committee on Health
18	Minister of State for Public Health helps launch important new WHO Commission on Social Determinants of Health, in Santiago, Chile
15	Prime Minister Paul Martin announces the recipients of 571 new health research grants worth more than $222 million
14	Canadian Clinical Research Chair in Vaccines Recipient is announced
14	Minister Dosanjh proposes re-appointment of Barry King as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse
08	International Women's Week - Message from the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of State for Public Health
07	Health Canada pilot project encourages input from patients and consumers on drug safety
07	Tanning Equipment Regulations updated
04	Statement from Health Canada about acrylamide in food
04	Acrylamide - What you can do to reduce exposure
01	Nutrition Month
01	Help Fight Liver Disease Month

February

25	Framework Convention on Tobacco Control goes into force
21	Health Canada's PMRA seeks input from stakeholders and other interested parties on its re-evaluation of 2,4-D
18	Health Minister Ujjal Dosanjh gives a teleconference on drug safety and COX-2 drugs
14	Health Canada announces $5.53 million for projects to strengthen the nursing workforce
09	David Smith, Member of Parliament for Pontiac, Announced $153,895 to help increase number of rural physicians
09	Health Minister comments on the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association's Voluntary Guidelines for providing nutrition information to consumers
07	Minister of Finance tables legislation to implement 10-Year plan to strengthen health care
04	Health Minister announces funding for CMHA Project to support families and youth in mental health services
04	Michael Wilson to serve as Special Ministerial Advisor on mental health
04	Minister Dosanjh announces federal contribution towards creation of a national antiviral stockpile
02	Health Canada launches campaign to encourage parents to make their homes smoke-free

January

28	The Consulate General of Canada Health Care Seminar in Chicago
27	WHO and Canada to Cooperate in Combatting Chronic Diseases such as Cancer, Heart Disease and Diabetes
27	Minister Dosanjh welcomes Health Council's report on making health care system more accountable to Canadians
27	Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control: Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer
20	New health research initiatives to improve health in developing countries
20	Message from the Minister on the Supreme Court of Canada Ruling on Saskatchewan's Ban on Retail Promotion of Cigarettes
17	Health Canada joins forces with Wal-Mart to help smokers butt out
16	National Non-Smoking Week - A message from Minister Dosanjh and Minister Bennett
13	Minister Dosanjh releases new federal initiative to address HIV/AIDS
11	Chief Dental Officer for Health Canada
08	Statement from Health Minister Ujjal Dosanjh on the posting of information on clinical trials
02	Public Health Agency/Health Canada relief effort response, including emergency stockpile offer, for the crisis in Southeast Asia
01	Alzheimer Disease Awareness Month - A message from Minister Dosanjh and Minister Bennett
01	Health Minister marks New Year's Day by congratulating Saskatchewan on smoke-free status

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