Public Health

MPs urge action to undercut ‘manosphere’ by tackling anti-women ideology
The House of Commons committee says boys and young men who are isolated or struggling to find their place in society are being presented with extreme content online that glorifies dominating and dehumanizing women and amplifies gender-based violence.
Federal officials cite decline in opioid-related deaths but warn progress is fragile
Toxicity deaths declined by 23% in 2025 due to several factors, including naloxone distribution and changes to the drug supply, federal health officials said Monday.

Health sleuths are watching for disease threats during the World Cup

Measles is a top concern for potential World Cup spread.
One in three young Canadian men see mental health help-seeking as weakness: report

A new national report suggests many young Canadian men are struggling with mental health challenges but are not seeking or remaining in treatment, raising concerns as the federal government begins work on Canada's first men's health strategy.
FIFA World Cup festivities are underway. Here's how healthcare workers have been preparing

Healthcare workers have spent months preparing for possible threats—from mass-casualty events to outbreaks of viral illnesses such as measles and norovirus.
‘Pick-up man’: Organizations work to address mental health of Canadian farmers

The Mental Health Commission of Canada says farming and ranching are considered two of the most stressful occupations in the country.
Quebec health minister to table bill to protect teens from energy drinks

Calls to ban the sale of energy drinks to those under 16 years old grew after the death of 15-year-old Zachary Miron, who died in 2024 after drinking a can of Red Bull while on ADHD medication.
WHO calls for travel restrictions on Ebola-affected countries to be lifted, days after Canada's comes in effect

The request comes days after Canada stopped approving visas for Congolese nationals as part of what the federal government said was a temporary measure to reduce the risk of the virus entering and spreading within the country.
Invasive mosquitoes and brain-swelling virus detected in B.C.'s Sea-to-Sky region

Among the mosquitoes detected with the virus were the northern house mosquito which is native to Africa, Asia and Europe.
Public Health Agency of Canada defends decision to restrict travel from Ebola-affected countries

PHAC says temporarily blocking entry for people coming from Ebola-affected countries is necessary to reduce the risk of importing the disease, despite the WHO recommendation against travel restrictions.

MPs urge action to undercut ‘manosphere’ by tackling anti-women ideology

Federal officials cite decline in opioid-related deaths but warn progress is fragile

Health sleuths are watching for disease threats during the World Cup

One in three young Canadian men see mental health help-seeking as weakness: report

FIFA World Cup festivities are underway. Here's how healthcare workers have been preparing

‘Pick-up man’: Organizations work to address mental health of Canadian farmers

Quebec health minister to table bill to protect teens from energy drinks

WHO calls for travel restrictions on Ebola-affected countries to be lifted, days after Canada's comes in effect

Invasive mosquitoes and brain-swelling virus detected in B.C.'s Sea-to-Sky region

Public Health Agency of Canada defends decision to restrict travel from Ebola-affected countries