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‘Apologies are an opportunity’: Supporting reconciliation in health care across Canada

Press Release June 5, 2025 Counselled by an Indigenous Guiding Circle of Elders, Knowledge Keepers and health experts, the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) issued a public apology last fall for…

Government, Saskatchewan Health Authority Fund 40 Mobile Treatment Spaces in Saskatoon

Press Release June 5, 2025 The Government of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) are providing more access to addictions services by funding 40 mobile withdrawal management treatment spaces…

Disability Awareness Week Awards presented

Press Release June 04, 2025 FREDERICTON  – The winners of the 2025 Disability Awareness Week Awards were honoured during the Disability Awareness Week legislative lunch in Fredericton on May 27.…

New Brunswick oncologist Dr. Margot Burnell steps into CMA presidency: 2025 AGM highlights

Press Release June 4, 2025 On May 31, members of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) welcomed their new president for 2025–26, Dr. Margot Burnell, a medical oncologist with more than…

Coral Harbour caribou tests positive for rabies

Press Release June 3, 2025 The Department of Health is advising residents of Coral Harbour that the sample from a caribou that was seen attacking heavy equipment and died on…

Wildfire Update #2: Prescribing in Saskatchewan, Travelling to Northern Manitoba, and ways to help

Press Release June 03, 2025 Physicians from Northern Regional Health Authority (NRHA) who have evacuated to Saskatchewan are authorized to prescribe to Manitoba evacuees in Saskatchewan The Prescribing Practices Program…

Building safer futures free from family violence

Press Release Jun 03, 2025 Alberta’s government is taking action against family violence by investing $6 million in grants for community-based supports and services. Every year, thousands of Albertans face…

Indigenous cultural safety – An environmental scan of cultural safety initiatives in Canada – Chapter 15 – Cultural safety initiatives in Nunavut

Press Release June 03, 2025 Cultural safety initiatives look different in Nunavut compared to the rest of Canada because the territorial government has a mission to enhance health and well-being…

Risk of wildfire smoke in Nunavut communities

Press Release June 3, 2025 Communities across Canada regularly experience wildfire smoke events. This is expected to continue as Canada’s changing climate provides ideal conditions for more frequent wildfires and…

New Fireweed Mental Health Unit unveiled at Whitehorse General Hospital

Press Release June 2, 2025 This is a joint news release between Yukon Hospitals and the Government of Yukon. A major milestone in mental health care for the territory has…

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