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Department of Health budget released
February 18 , 2016 FREDERICTON (GNB) – The Department of Health released its 2016-17 budget estimates today. “Protecting health care is a key part of our government’s plan,” said Health Minister Victor Boudreau. “That is why we are committed to making the necessary choices to ensure New Brunswickers have access to the highest quality health-care services […]
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All-Party Committee on Mental Health and Addictions Reconvenes
January 26, 2016 Strengthening Mental Health and Addictions Services Newfoundland and Labrador’s All-Party Committee on Mental Health and Addictions reconvened yesterday to discuss next steps in fulfilling its mandate. The committee will develop recommendations with the goal of improving programs and services for individuals and families affected by mental illness and addictions. “One in five […]
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Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief Attends Federal Health Accord Talks
January 21, 2016 Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief Attends Federal Health Accord Talks (Ottawa, ON): Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day, responsible for AFN’s national health portfolio, welcomes the opportunity for First Nations to participate in the planning of the national Health Accord renewal. The agreement was reached at a […]
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Improving Health of Canadians the Focus in Wide-Ranging Health Talks
VANCOUVER – In a wide-ranging set of discussions touching on many aspects of Canadians’ health and health care, provincial and territorial health ministers committed to continued cooperation and collaboration across the country during a meeting today in Vancouver. “My colleagues and I looked at the challenges and opportunities faced by provinces and territories in delivering […]
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Meeting of Atlantic ministers of health
13 January 2016 SHEDIAC (GNB) – The ministers of health from the Atlantic province’s met via teleconference today to prepare for the meeting of federal, provincial and territorial ministers of health in Vancouver next week. “Connecting with my Atlantic counterparts was a great opportunity to discuss the challenges our provinces face and ways we can […]
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Applications Available for Community Healthy Living Fund
January 13, 2016 Supporting Community Health and Wellness The Provincial Government is inviting applications for the Community Healthy Living Fund (CHLF), which was established in 2015 to streamline support for community groups, recreation committees and organizations offering physical activity, healthy living and wellness programs throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. “I encourage eligible community groups and organizations […]
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Biggest Loser Health and Fitness Challenge
January 18th 2016 – March 14, 2016 APACC is promoting the Biggest Loser Health and Fitness Challenge starting January 18th, 2016. Registered participants in the Challenge will be competing independently and this is open to all people across the nation. The main purpose of this challenge is to motivate you with your fitness and health […]
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Government of Canada contributes to global effort to tackle chronic lung diseases
Funding to support prevention research in low and middle income countries December 17, 2015 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Institutes of Health Research The Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie, today announced an investment of $5 million from the Government of Canada to […]
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Final Truth and Reconciliation Report leads the way forward to a healthier Canada
December 15, 2015 Ottawa — The Heart and Stroke Foundation acknowledges the important work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and is committed to being an active participant in the reconciliation process to promote and support the health of all Indigenous communities. “Today’s release of the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission […]
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CAPE’s Response to the Termination of NB CMOH Dr Eilish Cleary – Dec 15, 2015
The Honourable Brian Gallant Premier of New Brunswick Centennial Building O. Box 6000 Fredericton, NB, E3B 5H1 Email: premier@gnb.ca December 14, 2015 Dear Premier: The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) is deeply concerned about the termination of Dr. Eilish Cleary as New Brunswick’s Chief Medical Officer of Health. CAPE is a national […]
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