Proposed changes to the Personal Use Import Exemption in the Pest Control Products Regulations
Pesticides are registered in Canada only after a rigorous scientific evaluation determines that no harm to human health or the environment will result from exposure or use. Under the current Pest Control Products Act (PCPA), it is prohibited to manufacture, possess, handle, store, transport, import, distribute or use a pest control product (pesticide) that is not registered under the PCPA. (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - February 11, 2017 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Health Canada proposes stronger rules regarding the importation of pesticides for personal use
Health Canada is concerned about the dangers of unregistered pesticides being brought into Canada. Unregistered pesticides brought in from other countries have not been assessed for safety by the Department, and may not be labelled or packaged properly for safe use in Canada. (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - February 11, 2017 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Statement from Health Canada on the Testing of Cannabis for Medical Purposes for Unauthorized Pest Control Products
OTTAWA - Recently, two licensed producers of cannabis for medical purposes undertook voluntary recalls of cannabis products that contained low levels of prohibited pest control products (myclobutanil/bifenazate/pyrethrins). Under the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (ACMPR), licensed producers are permitted to use only the 13 pest control products that are currently approved for use on cannabis under the Pest Control Products Act (PCPA). (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - February 8, 2017 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Government of Canada invests in program to promote healthy eating
Kid Food Nation will help kids and families develop knowledge and skills to plan and prepare healthy meals (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - February 7, 2017 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Heart Month
February is Heart Month, a time to bring attention to the importance of cardiovascular health, and what we can to reduce our risk of cardiovascular disease. (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - February 7, 2017 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Technical Briefing on the Authorization of Three New Supervised Consumption Sites in Montreal
Health Canada will hold a media technical briefing by teleconference and will be available to answer questions from the media following a statement. (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - February 6, 2017 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Statement from the Minister of Health - Health Canada Authorizes Three New Supervised Consumption Sites in Montreal
The Government of Canada is committed to doing its part to address the public health crisis related to opioid overdoses and deaths across the country. Our approach must be comprehensive, collaborative, compassionate and evidence-based. (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - February 6, 2017 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Canada Reaches Health Funding Agreement with Prince Edward Island
The Government of Canada and the Government of Prince Edward Island are committed to ensuring it is there to meet the needs of Canadian and Island families. (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - January 31, 2017 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Health Canada and Canadian Cancer Society launch renewed Break It Off campaign
Tobacco use and smoking rates in Canada are some of the lowest they have ever been; however, studies show that youth and young adults continue to smoke. (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - January 31, 2017 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Message from the Minister of Health, National Non-Smoking Week, January 15-21, 2017
January 15-21, 2017 is National Non-Smoking Week in Canada, and marks an opportunity to learn more about the dangers of tobacco use and support those who want to quit. (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - January 19, 2017 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Minister of Health to visit New Brunswick and Nova Scotia
The Honourable Jane Philpott, Federal Minister of Health will visit New Brunswick and Nova Scotia on Thursday and Friday to meet ministers of Health, stakeholders and local service providers to discuss mental health and home care investments. (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - January 19, 2017 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Canada Reaches Health Funding Agreement with Saskatchewan
Canada's public healthcare system is a source of pride. The Government of Canada and the Government of Saskatchewan are committed to ensuring it is there to meet the needs of Canadian families. (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - January 17, 2017 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Canada participates in the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development Health Policy Forum and Health Ministerial Meeting
Countries around the world are facing complex health challenges that stem from new pressures, such as the changing needs of an ageing population, rising rates of chronic diseases, the need to effectively manage new health technologies, and the need to tackle global threats to health. (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - January 17, 2017 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Canada Reaches Health Funding Agreement with the Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon
Canada's public healthcare system is a source of pride. The Government of Canada and the Governments of the Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon are committed to ensuring it is there to meet the needs of Canadian families. (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - January 17, 2017 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news

Minister Philpott to take part in the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development Health Policy Forum and Health Ministerial Meeting
Countries around the world are facing many shared health care challenges, such as demographic changes and the accompanying rise in chronic disease, the need to effectively manage new technologies, and the urgency of tackling global threats, all within (Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada)
Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - January 14, 2017 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news