Health Canada
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| Headquarters location | Ottawa, Canada |
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| Number of employees | 12,000 |
| Jurisdiction | Canada |
| Founded | June 1993 |
| Minister responsible | Ginette Petitpas Taylor |
| Subsidiary | Pest Management Regulatory Agency |
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| ID | 1533194 |
About Health Canada
Health Canada is the department of the government of Canada that is responsible for national public health. The current Minister of Health is Ginette Petitpas Taylor, a Liberal Member of Parliament appointed to the position by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Canada launches warning labels on each cigarette
... In May, Health Canada said the new regulations " will make it virtually impossible to avoid health warnings" on tobacco products...
Every Canadian cigarette will soon carry a health warning
... The regulation will come into effect on 1 August, Health Canada said...
What's behind Canada's drastic new alcohol guidance
... The new report, funded by Health Canada, also suggested mandatory warning labels for all alcoholic beverages...
Canada removes ban on blood donations from gay men
... Health Canada called the move " a significant milestone toward a more inclusive blood donation system"...
Why Canada cannabis bubble burst
... up to now, Health Canada has allowed cannabis oil, dried flowers, seeds and plants sold to the consumer...
Lead levels in Canadian water 'exceed safe limit' in a third of cases
... Quebec premier François Legault promised to change how the province measures lead in drinking water, and will follow Health Canada s guidelines regarding the acceptable amount...
