Health Canada and PHAC

It is free to apply for or renew your Canadian Dental Care Plan coverage. If you are asked to pay or receive a suspicious message, please contact us: ow.ly/EMWB50YWGqP

Interdepartmental Media Update – Hantavirus – May 10, 2026 ow.ly/4wIm106yhSt

#Advisory: During INTERPOL’s annual #OperationPangea, Health Canada worked with @CanBorder and @rcmpgrcpolice to stop hundreds of unauthorized health products from entering Canada, including suspected counterfeit drugs: ow.ly/sffw50YW2H2

The Government of Canada announced funding to strengthen #MentalHealth and psychosocial supports in emergency settings, like wildfires. Learn more: ow.ly/x6CE106yapP

This #MentalHealthWeek, we’re making it easier for more youth to access mental health supports. New Youth Mental Health Fund projects are expanding care and reaching youth right in their communities. Learn more: ow.ly/ZOaE106yacz

Health Canada posts breast implant recalls and safety alerts online and offers an email subscription so Canadians can receive updates directly through a voluntary registry. Sign up now: ow.ly/Z0I150YVKMs

Canada takes quick action to disrupt the production and supply of illegal drugs. Temporary controls for two new synthetic opioids and a precursor chemical will come into force on June 5, 2026. ow.ly/ZF9C106y7qG

We all play a role in supporting the mental health of those around us by fostering connections and belonging in our communities. Learn more: ow.ly/Px0j50YUKhR #MentalHealthWeek #ComeTogetherCanada

Preparing for wildfire smoke is important, even for someone who lives in an area with low wildfire risk. Emergency Preparedness Week is a great time to get ready ⬇️ ow.ly/NQxe50YTzFc #EPWeek2026 @Get_Prepared

Do you have a Merkury Innovations Hot + Cool Heating and Cooling Fan? Find out about the recall and what to do: ow.ly/Er0m50YTCI8

Do you own a Stephan Baby Boo Bunnie and Friends Children’s Toy? These toys may pose a choking hazard or risk of injury. Stop use immediately and contact the company. For more information: ow.ly/V1yW50YTAg7

Canada’s Council of the Chief Medical Officers of Health issue a statement on vaccination. ow.ly/PyFu106xLtE

It’s time to renew your Canadian Dental Care Plan coverage! You have until June 1, 2026, to renew your CDCP coverage without experiencing gaps. Don’t delay – renew today! For more information on renewals, visit 👉 Canada.ca/dental

The #HealthyMen questionnaire is open. Your voice is important. Join the conversation and help shape the Government of Canada’s first Men and Boys’ Health Strategy. Participate by June 1, 2026: ow.ly/Xs6I50YqeV4

#Recall: Does your child have a Kollide magnet game (lot #4345460825)? The game was recalled due to ingestion hazard. Immediately stop using the recalled product and contact What Do You Meme, LLC to receive a free replacement. For more information : ow.ly/rlgY50YIiAa

#Recall: Do you have any BISSELL brand Steam Shot™ OmniReach™ or Steam Shot™ Omni Sterm Cleaner attachments? The attachments for the products were recalled due to burn hazard. For more information on the recall: ow.ly/1rAj50YIbO8

#Advisory: Before you inject peptides, know the risks. Unauthorized injectable peptide drugs can cause serious harm: ow.ly/14J050YGLp7

We’re partnering with @CIHR_IRSC and @GovCanHealth to provide $12.6 million to advance research on school food programs in Canada. Learn more: canada.ca/en/employment-… Register to apply by: June 25, 2026 Applications due: October 7, 2026

Government of Canada highlights National Caregiver Day ow.ly/9rRt106wTRk

Canada’s new Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences Task Force, established to strengthen access to medicines and grow the domestic life sciences sector, held its first meeting yesterday. Learn more: ow.ly/SNZi50YCklL