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November
NOTICE TO THE MEDIA Tuesday, November 06, 2007
Federal Health Minister Tony Clement will deliver a speech to outline the need for new measures to strengthen Canadian's confidence in the quality and safety of the products they buy, at a luncheon hosted by the Economic Club of Toronto.
Date:
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Time:
12:00 p.m. EST
Location:
Churchill Ballroom B
Delta Chelsea Hotel
33 Gerrard Street West
Media Inquiries:
Laryssa Waler
Office of the Honourable Tony Clement
Federal Minister of Health
(613) 957-0200
October
NOTICE TO THE MEDIA Wednesday, October 31, 2007
The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, will be travelling to Washington D.C. to participate in theGlobal Health Security Initiative (GHSI) meetings.
The following events are open to media.
Date:
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Time: 10:15 a.m.
Policy Roundtable: Top Priorities for Achieving a High Performance Health Care System
Location:
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
1615 H Street, NW
Washington D.C.
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Photo op: Signing of Letter of Collaboration and Support for the Action on Patient Safety: High 5s Project
Location:
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
1615 H Street, NW
Washington D.C.
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Signing of the Trilateral Declaration for the Protocols of Mutual Assistance in the event of a public health emergency
Location:
US Department of Health and Human Services
Secretary’s Conference Room
Hubert H. Humphrey Building
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington D.C.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Signing of the Canada-US Memorandum of Understanding on Indigenous Health
Location:
US Department of Health and Human Services
Secretary’s Conference Room
Hubert H. Humphrey Building
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington D.C.
Media Inquiries:
Laryssa Waler
Office of the Honourable Tony Clement
Federal Minister of Health
(613) 957-0200
NOTICE TO THE MEDIA Wednesday, October 31, 2007
The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, will address the Atlantic Treaty Association's 53rd General Assembly.
Date:
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Time:
5:00 p.m
Location:
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
1 Rideau Street
Ballroom
Ottawa, ON
Media Inquiries:
Laryssa Waler
Office of the Honourable Tony Clement
Federal Minister of Health
(613) 957-0200
NOTICE TO THE MEDIA Tuesday, October 23, 2007
The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, the Honourable Gerry Ritz, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food of Canada and Minister for the Wheat Board and the Honourable Christian Paradis, Secretary of State (Agriculture) will announce a new measure to help parents have more confidence in the quality and safety of the products they buy.
Date:
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Time:
11:15 a.m. EST
Location:
Room 0115C
Brooke Claxton Building
70 Columbine Driveway, Tunney's Pasture
Ottawa, ON
Media Inquiries:
Joey Rathwell
Health Canada
(613) 957-2988
Laryssa Waler
Office of the Honourable Tony Clement
Federal Minister of Health
(613) 957-0200
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
(613) 228-6682
Patrick McCloskey
Office of the Honourable Gerry Ritz
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
(613) 759-1199
NOTICE TO THE MEDIA Thursday, October 11, 2007
The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, will deliver greetings at the Canadian Healthcare Safety Symposium
Date:
Friday, October 12, 2007
Time:
8 a.m. (EDT)
Location:
Westin Hotel
11, Colonel By Drive
Confederation II and III Ballroom
Ottawa, Ontario
Media Inquiries:
Laryssa Waler
Office of the Honourable Tony Clement
Federal Minister of Health
(613) 957-0200
NOTE TO EDITORS October 9, 2007
Health Canada today released the October 2007 issue of the Canadian Adverse Reaction Newsletter (CARN).
This issue offers an update regarding the suspected association of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agents with a rare and potentially life-threatening skin disease; an article on cardiovascular adverse reactions linked to a contraindicated use of sibutramine (Meridia); and an article on adverse effects leading to the removal of the Swedish Adjustable Gastric Band, a medical device used to treat severe obesity. )
This issue also announces the name change of the Canadian Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring Program (CADRMP) to Canada Vigilance; the establishment of an Expert Advisory Committee on the Vigilance of Health Products; and contains a quarterly summary of health professional and consumer advisories.
The October edition of CARN can be viewed on the Health Canada Web site at: www.healthcanada.gc.ca/carn
Media Inquiries:
Alastair Sinclair
Health Canada
(613) 957-1803
NOTICE TO THE MEDIA Friday, October 5, 2007
The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, will make an important announcement regarding "My Food Guide Online," the interactive, Web-based component of the federal government publication Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide.
Date:
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Time:
9 a.m. (EDT)
Location:
Markham Chinese Cultural Centre
Market Village
4350 Steeles Avenue East, at Kennedy Road
(East of Pacific Mall)
2nd Floor- Unit #207
Markham, Ontario
Media Inquiries:
Paul Duchesne
Health Canada
(613) 954-4807
Laryssa Waler
Office of the Honourable Tony Clement
Federal Minister of Health
(613) 957-0200
NOTICE TO THE MEDIA Thursday, October 4, 2007
The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, will announce an important health investment for official language minority communities in Canada.
The Minister will be available to answer questions from the media following his remarks.
Date:
Friday, October 5, 2007
Time:
9:00 a.m.
Location:
Chateau Edmundston
100 Rice Road, Edmundston, NB
Rooms: Madawaska and Iroquois
Media Inquiries:
Carole Saindon
Health Canada
(613) 957-2988
Laryssa Waler
Office of the Honourable Tony Clement
Federal Minister of Health
(613) 957-0200
NOTE TO EDITORS Wednesday, October 03, 2007
Health Canada today released the latest report of The National Study on Balancing Work, Family and Lifestyle, researched and written by Dr. Linda Duxbury of Carleton University and Dr. Chris Higgins of the University of Western Ontario.
Health Canada welcomes the latest report from Dr. Duxbury and Dr. Higgins that will provide Canadians with helpful insight into what works--and what doesn't--to reduce work-life conflict.
While the report offers no "one-size-fits-all" solution, it does include recommendations for employees, employers, governments and unions to ease the pressures. It is entitled, "Reducing Work-Life Conflict: What Works, What Doesn't?" and is the fifth in a series of six reports that were commissioned by Health Canada in 1999, to study how Canadians balance their work and home lives.
Building on the findings of the previous reports in the series, this edition also finds that work-life conflict is costly to Canada's health care system, to the economy, and to the welfare of Canadians. The findings demonstrate that the proportion of the Canadian workforce at risk of work-life conflict will increase as the population ages, and because of an increasingly changing Canadian family structure.
This report can be viewed on Health Canada's Web site.
Media Inquiries:
Carole Saindon
Health Canada
(613) 957-1588
September
NOTICE TO THE MEDIA Thursday, September 6, 2007
The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Michael Kirby, Chair, Mental Health Commission, will make an announcement.
Date:
Friday, September 7, 2007
Time:
9:00 a.m. (local time)
Location:
Alberta Children's Hospital
2888 Shaganapi Trail NW
Kinsmen Learning Centre
4th Floor - Room 4
Calgary, Alberta
Note: Media will be met at the front doors of the Hospital and escorted to the 4th Floor
Media Inquiries:
Erik Waddell
Office of the Minister of Health
613-957-0200
August
NOTICE TO THE MEDIA Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Senator Wilbur Keon will deliver greetings at the 2007 International Initiative for Mental Health Leadership Conference on behalf of the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health.
The event is open to media.
Date:
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Time:
9:00 a.m.
Location:
Chateau Laurier
Ballroom
Ottawa
Media Inquiries:
Erik Waddell
Office of the Federal Minister of Health
613-957-0200
NOTICE TO THE MEDIA Monday, August 27, 2007
Rick Casson, MP for Lethbridge, will announce Government of Canada funding for Aboriginal Nursing Students.
Date:
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Time:
10:00 a.m. MDT
Location:
Great Hall
Blood Tribe Health Department
Standoff, Alberta
Media Inquiries:
Suzanne Sauvé-Hiron
Regional Communications Officer
Health Canada, Alberta Region
(780) 495-2304
(780) 717-4828
NOTICE TO THE MEDIA Friday, August 24, 2007
The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, will be presented with a certificate by the Australian Government in recognition of Canada's international leadership in the assessment of new chemical substances.
Date:
Friday, August 24, 2007
Time:
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.
(local time)
Location:
Australian Technology Park
Sydney, Australia
Media Inquiries:
Erik Waddell
Office of the Federal Minister of Health
(613) 957-0200
NOTICE TO THE MEDIA Thursday, August 23, 2007
The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, will address the Canadian Australian Chamber of Commerce on the topic of: Ensuring Business Continuity During Health Emergencies - Lessons from the SARS Outbreak in Toronto.
Date:
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Time:
5:00 p.m. (local time)
Location:
Canadian-Australian Chamber of Commerce
Sydney, New South Wales
Australia
Media Inquiries:
Erik Waddell
Office of the Federal Minister of Health
(613) 957-0200
NOTICE TO THE MEDIA August
17, 2007
The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, will deliver remarks
at the Canadian Medical Association's (CMA) 140th Annual Meeting.
Date:
Monday, August 20, 2007
Time:
Speech to be delivered
9:05 a.m. - 9:25 a.m. (PDT)
Bayshore Grand Ballroom
Media availability
10:00 a.m. (PDT)
Seymour Room
Location:
Westin Bayshore Hotel Vancouver
1601 Bayshore Drive
Vancouver, B.C.
Media Inquiries:
Erik Waddell
Office of the Federal Minister of Health
613-957-0200
July
NOTE TO EDITORS July 3, 2007
Health Canada today released the July 2007 issue of the Canadian
Adverse Reaction Newsletter (CARN).
This edition features an article discussing look-alike and sound-alike
products Benadryl and Benadryl Total, and a suspected association
with an occurrence of stroke. Other topics covered include an update
on salivary gland enlargement suspected to be associated with the
use of rosiglitazone (Avandia), a drug indicated for the management
of type 2 diabetes; and a case presentation of decreased breast
milk production suspected of being associated with the oral contraceptive
norethindrone (Micronor).
This issue also contains information on adverse reaction reporting
education modules, and a quarterly summary of health professional
and consumer advisories.
The July edition of CARN can be viewed on the Health Canada Web
site at:
www.healthcanada.gc.ca/carn
Media Inquiries:
Alastair Sinclair
Health Canada
(613) 957-1803
June
NOTICE TO THE MEDIA June
28, 2007
The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, will respond to
the Supreme Court of Canada's decision regarding the Tobacco
Act (1997).
Date:
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Time:
1:00 p.m.
Location:
Royal Sutton Ballroom, Salon B
Lobby LevelSutton Place Hotel
955 Bay Street
Toronto, ON
Media Inquiries:
Erik Waddell
Office of the Federal Minister of Health
613-957-0200
Health Canada
Media Relations
(613) 957-2983
NOTICE TO THE MEDIA June 21, 2007
The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, will speak at
the "Ignite the Spirit" Gala, a celebration in honour of National
Aboriginal Day.
The event is open to the media.
Date:
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Time:
6 p.m.
Location:
Government Conference Centre
Main Hall
2 Rideau Street
Ottawa (ON)
Media Inquiries:
Erik Waddell
Office of the Federal Minister of Health
613-957-0200
NOTICE TO THE MEDIA June 21,
2007
The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, will speak at
the National Aboriginal Role Model Awards Ceremony. The awards are
given to newly selected Aboriginal role models
(First Nations, Inuit and Métis youth ages 13 ' 30 years).
The event is open to the media.
Date:
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Time:
4:30 p.m.
Location:
Government Conference Centre
Main Hall
2 Rideau Street
Ottawa (ON)
Media Inquiries:
Erik Waddell
Office of the Federal Minister of Health
613-957-0200
NOTICE TO THE MEDIA Wednesday, June 20, 2007
The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, will be responding
to the Trans Fat Task Force Report.
The event is open to the media.
Date:
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Time:
12:30 p.m.
Location:
Farm Boy
2030 Tenth Line Road
Orleans, ON
Media Inquiries:
Paul Duchesne
Media Relations
(613) 954-4807
Erik Waddell
Office of the Federal Minister of Health
613-957-0200
MEDIA ADVISORY Thursday, June 14, 2007
The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, will speak at
the Muskoka-Parry Sound Community Mental Health Service Annual General
Meeting and Conference.
Date:
Friday, June 15, 2007
Time:
9:15 a.m.
Location:
Muskoka Riverside Inn
300 Ecclestone Drive
Bracebridge, Ont
Media Inquiries:
Erik Waddell
Office of the Federal Minister of Health
613-957-0200
MEDIA ADVISORY Wednesday, June 13, 2007
The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, will speak at
the World Blood Donor Day celebration.
The international theme for this year's World Blood Donor Day is
"Safe Blood for Safe Motherhood".
World Blood Donor Day is hosted by Canadian Blood Services and Héma-Québec
in conjunction with Health Canada, the Public Health Agency and
the World Health Organization.
Date:
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Time:
11:30 a.m.
Location:
Major's Hill Park
Ottawa
Media Inquiries:
Paige Raymond Kovach
Health Canada
613-231-6282
Erik Waddell
Office of the Federal Minister of Health
613-957-0200
MEDIA ADVISORY Sunday, June 10, 2007
Premier Gordon Campbell, the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister
of Health, and leaders of the British Columbia First Nations Leadership
Council will sign a groundbreaking plan that will enhance First
Nations health services and help to close the gap in health status
between BC First Nations and other British Columbians.
Date:
Monday, June 11, 2007
Time:
9:00 a.m. PDT
Location:
Musqueam Elders Centre
4000 Si-Lu Dr.,
Vancouver (off West 51st Avenue)
Additional Parking is available at:
Musqueam Golf and Learning Academy at 3904 W. 51st Ave.
Media Inquiries:
Erik Waddell
Office of the Federal Minister of Health
613-957-0200
Mike Morton
Press Secretary
Office of the Premier
250-213-8218
May
MEDIA ADVISORY Friday, May 11, 2007
The fifth annual First Nations and Inuit Health Branch Award of
Excellence in Nursing ceremony takes place on May 11 at the Government
Conference Centre in Ottawa.
The Award of Excellence in Nursing celebrates the dedication, initiative
and excellence of nurses employed by First Nations communities,
Health Canada and Inuit communities who work in partnership to improve
the health of Canada's Aboriginal peoples.
The event is open to the media.
Date:
Friday, May 11, 2007
Time:
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location:
Government Conference Centre
2 Rideau Street
Ottawa, Ontario
Media Inquiries:
Paige Raymond Kovach
Health Canada
613-231-6282
MEDIA ADVISORY Friday, May 4, 2007
The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, will speak at
the Bio International Convention 2007, during the Canada: Your Partner
in Global Health Innovation panel discussion.
Date:
May 6, 2007
Time:
10:55 a.m. EDT
Location:
Boston Convention and Exhibition Centre
415 Summer Street, Boston MA
02210 USA
Media Inquiries:
Erik Waddell
Office of the Federal Minister of Health
613-957-0200
April
NOTICE TO THE MEDIA Monday,
April 23, 2007
Mr. Stephen Fletcher, Parliamentary
Secretary to the Minister of Health, will speak at the Canadian
Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health cocktail reception.
The event is open to the media.
Date:
Monday, April 23rd, 2007
Time:
5:30 p.m.
Location:
Penthouse Level
Crowne Plaza Hotel
101 Lyon Street
Ottawa, ON
Media Inquiries:
Erik Waddell
Office of the Federal Minister of Health
613-957-0200
MEDIA ADVISORY Wednesday, April 11, 2007
The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, along with the
Honourable George Abbott, Minister of Health for British Columbia,
will discuss in a bilateral meeting British Columbia's commitment
to a Patient Wait Times Guarantee for British Columbians.
The Ministers will be available for a photo opportunity and to
answer questions from the media following the meeting.
Date:
April 12, 2007
Time:
9:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. PDT
Location:
808 - 300 West Georgia Street
Library Square
Federal Tower, 8th floor
Minister's Boardroom
Vancouver, BC
Media Inquiries:
Rita Smith
Office of the Federal Minister of Health
613-957-0200
MEDIA ADVISORY April 10, 2007
The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, along with the
Honourable Floyd Roland, Minister of Health and Social Services
for the Northwest Territories, the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister
of Health and Social Services for Nunavut, and Brad Cathers, Minister
of Health and Social Services for the Yukon, will announce an important
health investment for the Territories.
The Ministers will be available to answer questions from the media
following their remarks.
Media registration will take place from 9:30a.m. to 10:40 a.m.
Date:
April 11, 2007
Time :
10:00a.m. MDT
Location :
Great Hall ( NWT Legislature)
4570- 48 Street , Yellowknife
Media Inquiries:
Rita Smith
Office of the Federal Minister of Health
613-957-0200
MEDIA ADVISORY April 10, 2007
The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, will launch Eating
Well with Canada's Food Guide - First Nations, Inuit and Métis.
The Minister will be available to take questions from the media
following the announcement.
Date:
Wednesday April 11, 2007
Time:
1:30 p.m. MDT
Location:
Mildred Hall Elementary School
5408 50 Ave.
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Media Inquiries:
Paul Duchesne
Media Relations
613-957-2983
Rita Smith
Office of the Federal Minister of Health
613-957-0200
NOTE TO EDITORS April 10, 2007
Health Canada today released the April 2007 issue of the Canadian
Adverse Reaction Newsletter (CARN), containing the annual adverse
reaction reporting statistics for calendar year 2006. This edition
also features an article on the antipsychotic drug quetiapine, and
its suspected association with inflammation of the pancreas and
a low platelet count in the blood.
Other topics covered include an update on cardiovascular adverse
reactions related to bitter orange (synephrine), which is used in
a variety of natural health products promoted for weight loss; and
a case presentation on telithromycin, a drug used to treat respiratory
tract infections, and its suspected association with a serious skin
disorder.
The newsletter also presents a quarterly summary of health professional
and consumer advisories.
The April edition of CARN can be viewed on the Health
Canada Web site
Media Inquiries:
Alastair Sinclair
Health Canada
(613) 957-1803
NOTE TO EDITORS Tuesday,
April 3, 2007
On March 31, Health Canada issued a new guideline on moulds in
residential indoor air. Health Canada considers mould growth in
residential buildings to be a potential health hazard. Therefore,
mould growth should be prevented through proper maintenance, and
any mould growing in residential buildings should be removed diligently
and as soon as possible. To read the new guideline, please visit:  canadagazette
Health Canada has also updated the It's Your Health article
on dampness, mould and indoor air. The article can be found on the Health Canada website
Media Inquiries:
Jason Bouzanis
Health Canada
(613) 946-4250
March
NOTICE TO THE MEDIA Thursday, March 29, 2007
The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, along with the
Honourable Theresa Oswald, Minister of Health for Manitoba will
make an important announcement related to a health investment for
Manitoba.
The Ministers will be available to answer questions from the media
following their remarks.
Media registration will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 9:40 a.m.
CDT.
Date:
March 30, 2007
Time:
10:00 a.m. CDT
Location:
Cancer Care Manitoba
675 McDermot Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Media Inquiries:
Erik Waddell
Office of the Federal Minister of Health
613-957-0200
NOTICE TO THE MEDIA Wednesday, March 28, 2007
The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, along with the
Honourable Len Taylor, Minister of Health for Saskatchewan, will
make an important announcement related to a health investment for
Saskatchewan.
The Ministers will be available to answer questions from the media
following their remarks.
Media registration will take place from 12:45 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Date:
March 29, 2007
Time:
1:30 p.m. CST
Location:
Radio Room
Saskatchewan Legislative Building
2405 Legislative Drive
Regina, Saskatchewan
Media Inquiries:
Erik Waddell
Office of the Federal Minister of Health
613-957-0200
Joan Petrie
Saskatchewan Health
(306) 787-4083
NOTICE TO THE MEDIA Tuesday March 27, 2007
Health Canada scientists will provide a technical briefing on Health
Canada's updated standards and advice relating to mercury and fish.
Date:
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Time:
1 p.m. EST
Location:
70 Columbine Driveway
Room 0115C
Brooke Claxton Building
Tunney's Pasture
Ottawa, Ontario
Members of the media who are not able to attend the technical briefing
can participate by dialing:
1-800-731-6941.
Media Inquiries:
Media Relations
Paul Duchesne
(613) 954-4807
Erik Waddell
Office of the Minister of Health
613-957-0200
NOTICE TO THE MEDIA Monday March 26, 2007
The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, along with the
Honourable George Smitherman, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care
for Ontario, will announce an important health investment for Ontario.
The Ministers will be available to answer questions from the media
following their remarks.
Media registration will take place from 9:15a.m. to 9:45a.m.
There will be photo opportunity at 9:45 a.m. in the opthalmology
suite.
Date:
March 27, 2007
Time:
10:00 a.m.
Location:
Toronto East General Hospital
825 Coxwell Avenue, East York
Mortimer Lobby
Toronto, Ontario
Media Inquiries:
Erik Waddell
Office of the Federal Minister of Health
613-957-0200
David Spencer
416-327-4320
Office of the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care for Ontario
NOTICE TO THE MEDIA Friday,
March 23, 2007
The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, along with the
Honourable Chris d'Entremont, Nova Scotia Minister of Health, will
announce an important health investment for Nova Scotians.
The Ministers will be available to answer questions from the media
following their remarks.
Also present will be the Honourable Peter MacKay, Regional Minister
for Nova Scotia, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of the
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.
Media registration will take place from 7:50 a.m. to 8:20 a.m.
Photo opportunity at 8:30 a.m.
Date:
March 26, 2007
Time:
9:00 a.m.
Location:
Dickson Building
Weather Watch Room, 5th Floor
QEII Health Sciences Centre
5820 University Avenue
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Media Inquiries:
Erik Waddell
Office of the Federal Minister of Health
613-957-0200
Sherri Aikenhead
Nova Scotia Department of Health
902-424-2583
February
NOTICE TO THE MEDIA Tuesday,
February 20, 2007
Health Canada is hosting the Primary Health Care Transition Fund
2007 National Conference : Legacy for Change.
The event is open to the media.
Steven Fletcher, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health,
will provide opening remarks on behalf of Health Minister Tony Clement
on Day 2 of the Conference.
Date :
- Day 1 - Tuesday, February 20 2007
Pre-Conference Workshops
- Day 2 - Wednesday, February 21 2007
Mr Fletcher will deliver remarks in
the Congress hall at 8:30 am
- Day 3 - Thursday, February 22 2007
Time :
- Day 1 - 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
- Day 2 - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
- Day 3 - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Location :
Ottawa Congress Centre
Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
Link to Conference program:
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hcs-sss/prim/phctf-fassp/2007-conf/program_e.html
Media Inquiries:
Carole Saindon
Media Relations
(613) 957-1588
Erik Waddell
Office of the Federal Minister of Health
613-957-0200
NOTICE TO THE MEDIA February
7, 2007
The Honourable Tony Clement, Federal Minister of Health, and The
Honourable Len Taylor, Saskatchewan Minister of Health, the co-chairs
of the Conference of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers
of Health, will be hosting a Conference on Timely Access to Health
Care. Ministers, senior government officials, experts and healthcare
providers from across the country will demonstrate provincial and
territorial progress, along with some of the challenges, in improving
timely access to care and reducing wait times.
Media Registration will take place between 7:45am and 12pm. Conference
is open to Media. Ministers will be available at 10:15am and at
the conclusion of the Conference at 4:45pm.
Date:
Friday, February 9, 2007
Time:
8:30am
Location:
Westin Harbour Castle Hotel, Toronto, ON
Media Inquiries:
Erik Waddell
Office of the Federal Minister of Health
613-957-0200
Joan Petrie
Saskatchewan Health,
306-787-4083
NOTICE TO THE MEDIA Monday,
February 5, 2007
The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, will make an announcement
at the Métis National Council meeting.
Date:
Tuesday, February 6, 2007
Time:
8:15 a.m.
Location:
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Pinnacle Room
101 Lyon Street
Ottawa
Media Inquiries:
Carole Saindon
Health Canada
613-957-1588
Erik Waddell
Office of the Federal Minister of Health
613-957-0200
NOTICE TO THE MEDIA Friday,
February 2, 2007
The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, will launch Eating
Well with Canada's Food Guide. The Minister will be joined
by Dr. David Butler-Jones, Chief Public
Health Officer, to take questions from the media.
A technical briefing will follow the announcement in the community
room upstairs at 1:15 p.m. This briefing is not for attribution.
Members of the media who are not able to attend the technical briefing
can participate by dialing: 613-688-0197 or 866-249-1964
Date:
Monday, February 5th, 2007
Time:
12:30 p.m.
Location:
The Real Canadian Superstore
4270 Innes road
Orleans, Ontario
Media Inquiries:
Paul Duchesne
Media Relations
613-957-2983
Erik Waddell
Office of the Federal Minister of Health
613-957-0200
NOTICE TO THE MEDIA Friday,
February 2, 2007
The Honourable Christian Paradis, Secretary of State (Agriculture),
will assist in launching Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide.
He will be available to take questions from the media.
Date:
Monday, February 5, 2007
Time:
12:30 p.m.
Location:
IGA Extra
720 Montée Paiement
Gatineau, Québec
Media Inquiries:
Paul Duchesne
Media Relations
613-957-2983
Erik Waddell
Office of the Federal Minister of Health
613-957-0200
January
NOTICE TO THE MEDIA January
23, 2007
The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, to speak at the
Canadian Partnership for Children's Health and Environment Workshop.
Date:
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Time:
1:00 p.m.
Location:
Crowne Plaza Hotel
101 Lyon St.
Ottawa, ON
Media Inquiries:
Erik Waddell
Office of the Federal Minister of Health
613-957-0200
NOTICE TO THE MEDIA January
4, 2007
The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, will be in Winnipeg
on January 5, 2007. The Minister will be available to the media
at the following events:
Date:
Friday, January 5, 2007
Minister Clement will announce federal investment in a pilot
project for First Nations people on reserve.
Time:
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (CST)
Location:
Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs
260 St. Mary Ave.
Suite 200
Winnipeg, MB
Minister Clement will tour the St. Boniface General Hospital Research Centre.
Time:
1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. (CST)
Location:
Media to come to the main entrance of the St. Boniface General Hospital
Research Centre
351 Taché Boulevard
Winnipeg, MB
Media Inquiries:
Susan Steiger
Health Canada
(204) 479-4428
Erik Waddell
Office of the Minister of Health
(613) 957-0200
NOTE TO EDITORS January 3,
2007
Health Canada released the January 2007 issue of the Canadian
Adverse Reaction Newsletter (CARN). This edition features an
article on levofloxacin, an antibiotic used to treat certain respiratory
tract infections, and its potential association with blood sugar
disturbances and liver disorders.
Other topics covered include an article on domperidone, which is
used to treat certain stomach disorders; and a case presentation
on liver problems suspected to be associated with a green tea extract.
The newsletter also contains a quarterly summary of health professional
and consumer advisories.
The January edition
of CARN can be viewed on the Health Canada Web site.
Media Inquiries:
Alastair Sinclair
Health Canada
(613) 957-1803
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