Health Care

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    Yukon Review of Health Privacy Legislation
    May 20, 2012

    Public input sought on proposed health privacy legislation WHITEHORSE—The Government of Yukon is moving to provide greater protection of Yukoners’ personal health information and is seeking input from residents on ...

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    Nova Scotia Mental Health Strategy
    May 16, 2012

    Province Releases Mental Health and Addictions Strategy More children and youth will be able to get help for mental health concerns in schools, and more Nova Scotians will get treatment ...

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    Manitoba Consults on Public Access to Defibrillators
    April 3, 2012

    PROVINCE SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ON ACCESS TO DEFIBRILLATORS Manitobans are being asked for their feedback on expert panel recommendations on which public places will be required to have defibrillators under ...

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    Nova Scotia Throne Speech 2012
    March 29, 2012

    Throne Speech Focused on Future, Advancing Province’s Priorities NOTE: A social media version of this release is available at http://gov.ns.ca/news/smr/2012-03-29-Throne-Speech/ . High-res, downloadable photos, video and audio clips w ...

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    Newfoundland Implements Generic Drug Policy
    March 26, 2012

    Residents to Benefit from New Generic Drug Pricing Policy A new generic drug pricing model is being implemented to help ensure the people of Newfoundland and Labrador obtain quality prescription ...

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    New Brunswick Generic Drug Pricing Policy Announced
    March 25, 2012

    Generic drug pricing policy announced FREDERICTON (GNB) – A generic drug pricing policy that will reduce drug costs for all New Brunswickers was announced today by the provincial government. “Even ...

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    Canada Launches Health of Animals Act Consultations
    March 19, 2012

    Consultation: Strengthening Livestock and Poultry Traceability in Canada OTTAWA, March 19, 2012 — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) would like your feedback on proposed changes to the Health of Animals Act ...

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    State of Public Health in Canada, 2011
    October 27, 2011

    The Chief Public Health Officer’s Report on the State of Public Health in Canada, 2011 Executive Summary This is the Chief Public Health Officer’s fourth annual report on the state ...

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    Review of Registered Disability Savings Plan Announced
    October 21, 2011

    Government Launches Review of the Registered Disability Savings Plan The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, today announced the launch of the Government of Canada’s review of the Registered Disability ...

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    Saskatchewan NDP Propose Children’s Dental Health Program
    October 12, 2011

    NDP unveils Children’s Dental Health Program PRINCE ALBERT– Accessible dental health care for children will be delivered by an NDP government, announced Leader Dwain Lingenfelter today in Prince Albert. Lingenfelter ...