Jonathan Mitchell

The Government of Canada responds to the Andes Hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius.

Looking for a new family doctor or nurse practitioner? Finding one just got easier and faster in Ontario! With Health Care Connect, you don't need to de-enrol from your current primary care clinician — just register. 📞 call 811 — available 24/7 💻 visit ontario.ca/healthcareconn…

@CLHIA fraud prevention programs focusing on collaboration, education benefitscanada.com/benefits/healt…

As part of its Primary Care Action Plan, Ontario is creating a new provincewide Primary Care Medical Record system that will integrate patient records, reduce paperwork for doctors and improve the quality of care received by patients. news.ontario.ca/en/release/100…

I would like to welcome the new Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, Dr. Joss Reimer.

Her leadership, expertise, and commitment to public health will be valuable assets in protecting the health of Canadians.

I look forward to working with you.

Today is Bell Let’s Talk Day! Let's take a moment for Mental Health: 💙 Care for yourself 🤝 Reach out to others 📣 Speak up Together, let’s keep making mental health a priority, today and every day. #BellLetsTalk

New year, new launch🚀 The #NFRF International Joint Initiative for Research Harnessing Disruptive Technologies to Address Global Challenges is now live. Goal: Fund research to accelerate progress towards achieving the #UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. sshrc-crsh.canada.ca/funding-financ…

In Canada, we believe in science. Our new government is investing $1.7 billion to attract the world’s top research talent here. Research and innovation protect the health of Canadians and help us build Canada strong.

Recently, the CLHIA was pleased to host a panel discussion on 'nation-building' as part of our annual Advocacy Day in Ottawa. 📹Watch some of the highlights below and learn more here: benefitsforcanada.ca/panel

Is Canada’s growing regulatory burden holding the economy back? New report shows 81% increase in regulatory compliance costs at a time when Canada grapples with dragging productivity: ibc.ca/news-insights/… #CDNPoli

The federal granting agencies welcome the opportunity to provide feedback to the AI Strategy Task Force. science.gc.ca/site/science/e… @SSHRC_CRSH @NSERC_CRSNG @InnovationCA

Canada’s brain gain- ⁦@UHN⁩ has seen over 600 scientists from around the world apply for the “Canada Leads” program. Half are from the US. Cancer researcher Wesley Wilson is among the first selected- 🇨🇦⁦⁦@CTVNews⁩ ctvnews.ca/health/article…

🧠 World Mental Health Day reminds us that mental health is essential to overall well-being, for everyone, everywhere. The Mental Health Commission of Canada offers free, accessible resources to help people in Canadia understand mental health, support others, and find help when they need it. Explore guides for: 🌱 Teens and young adults 👨‍👩‍👧 Parents and caregivers 👵 Older adults 🧩 Coping strategies and self-care 📱 Digital wellness and social media 🧠 Suicide prevention and life promotion 👉Start exploring: ow.ly/cpcW50X9Wet Let’s keep the conversation going, today and every day. 💚 #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthForAll #MHCC

Over-regulation could put Canadians’ access to affordable meds at risk. CLHIA’s Stephen Frank explains why good policy matters—preferred provider networks help keep drug costs down and coverage sustainable. Read his Op-Ed in @iPoliticsCA: ipolitics.ca/2025/10/06/ove… #HealthPolicy #DrugCoverage #PPNs

📢 Today, the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association (CLHIA) is announcing the launch of a harmonized medical form to initiate disability claims. Canada’s life and health insurers are doing our part to reduce administrative burden for physicians, while making it easier for those who need to be away from work for medical reasons to access their disability benefits more quickly. Read the press release to learn more ➡️clhia.ca/web/CLHIA_LP4W…

Ontario is consulting to expand the scopes of practice for regulated health professionals to improve access to timely care, reduce pressure on the health system and allow more providers to work to the full extent of their training & expertise. Learn more: news.ontario.ca/en/release/100…

We’re proud to launch Talking About Suicide — a 3-hour training that equips health-care providers to recognize risk, build trust, and respond with compassion. Free. Online. Accredited. 💻 Enroll today: ow.ly/40rx50WUImj #WSPD2025 #SuicidePrevention #ChangingTheNarrative #RootsOfHope _ If you are in distress, call or text 988 any time for suicide crisis support. If it’s an emergency, dial 9-1-1 or go to your nearest emergency department.

This #WSPM2025, we’re changing the narrative on suicide—moving beyond silence and stigma toward conversations rooted in trust, empathy, and hope. Suicide prevention begins in our communities, relationships, and in how we show up for one another. #WSPM2025 #SuicidePrevention #ChangingTheNarrative #RootsOfHope _ If you are in distress, call or text 988 any time for suicide crisis support. If it’s an emergency, dial 9-1-1 or go to your nearest emergency department.

Our government is accelerating the adoption of Ontario-made health innovations. 🩺⚕️ A key component of our Life Sciences Strategy, the new Health Innovation Pathway will help Ontario researchers and innovators fast-track their cutting-edge technologies and ensure Ontario patients benefit from access to world-class care sooner. Learn more: news.ontario.ca/en/release/100… @SylviaJonesMPP

🚨 Big news for youth mental health in Canada! CIHR, @GCIndigenous, & partners are investing >$30M to expand Integrated Youth Services across the country + an Indigenous-led network. Research is key to ensuring youth get the right care at the right time: canada.ca/en/institutes-…