Government of Canada partners with Indigenous communities to address the growing health impacts of climate-sensitive diseases – SG Finance

OTTAWA, ON, June 18, 2026 – Changes in the environment are leading to the establishment of infectious diseases, such as tick- and mosquito-borne diseases, in new regions of Canada, impacting the health and well-being of people across the country. There can often be disproportionate impacts on Indigenous communities, compounding existing public health challenges and widening health inequities.

Today, the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced $3.3 million over three years for five projects in collaboration with First Nation, Inuit and Métis communities. These projects will help communities prepare for and respond to the growing health impacts of climate change on the spread of infectious diseases.

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