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02:15:39

In Committee from the House of Commons

Health – June 17, 2024

CPAC brings viewers a detailed examination of policy matters through broadcasts of select House of Commons committees.
02:03:37

In Committee from the House of Commons

Health – February 26, 2024

MPs meet to continue their study of the toxic drug and opioid crisis in Canada. Appearing as witnesses are Dr. Andrea Sereda (London InterCommunity Health Centre), Louis Letellier de St-Just (Association des intervenants en dépendance du Québec), Maria Hudspith (Pain BC) and Dr. Rob Tanguay, appearing on his own behalf.
03:04:03

In Committee from the House of Commons

Health – February 14, 2024

The committee meets to begin consideration of Bill C-62, an Act to amend An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying), No. 2. If passed, Bill C-62 would delay the availability of medical assistance in dying (MAID) to at least 2027 for people whose sole underlying medical condition is a mental illness.
01:51:54

In Committee from the House of Commons

Health – February 12, 2024

MPs meet to continue their study of women's health. Appearing as witnesses are Tania Vrionis, Valérie Dinh (Ovarian Cancer Canada), Dr. Shannon Salvador (The Society of Gynecologic Oncology of Canada) and as individuals, Dr. Gillian Hanley and Dr. Jessica McAlpine.
02:01:18

In Committee from the House of Commons

Health – February 1, 2024

The committee meets to continue its study of the opioid and toxic drug crisis in Canada. Mental Health and Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks appears and answers questions. Appearing as witnesses are officials from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Department of Health and the Public Health Agency of Canada.
03:03:27

In Committee from the House of Commons

Health – December 6, 2023

MPs meet to continue their study of an advanced purchase agreement to buy vaccines from the company Medicago. Health Minister Mark Holland appears and answers questions. Appearing before the committee to testify are Celia Lourenco (Department of Health), Heather Jeffrey and Dr. Donald Sheppard (Public Health Agency of Canada).
02:56:10

In Committee from the House of Commons

Health – December 4, 2023

MPs meet to study the opioid crisis as well as a federal government agreement to purchase vaccines from Medicago. Appearing as witnesses on the topic of opioids are officials from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Department of Health, Department of Indigenous Services, Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness and the Public Health Agency of Canada. Appearing to testify on the agreement with Medicago are officials from the Department of Public Works and Government Services and the Office of the Auditor General.
02:03:03

In Committee from the House of Commons

Health – November 29, 2023

MPs meet to continue their study of women's health. Appearing as witnesses are Dr. Dong Bach Nguyen, Dr. Andrew Zakhari (McGill University Health Centre), Dr. Catherine Allaire, Kate Wahl (EndoAct Canada), Dr. Elaine Jolly and Dr. Fiona Mattatall.
01:56:47

In Committee from the House of Commons

Health - November 27, 2023

The committee meets to study the topic of women's health. Appearing at the committee as witnesses are officials from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Department of Health and the Public Health Agency of Canada.
01:57:04

In Committee from the House of Commons

Health- November 8, 2023

MPs meet to debate matters of committee business.
01:38:58

In Committee from the House of Commons

Health - November 6, 2023

The committee meets to debate a request to study a Public Health Agency of Canada contract.
02:00:20

In Committee from the House of Commons

Health- November 1, 2023

The committee meets to receive a briefing from the minister of health and the minister of mental health and addictions on their mandate letters. Ministers Mark Holland and Ya'ara Saks give statements and answer questions. Appearing as witnesses are officials from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Department of Health and Public Health Agency of Canada.
02:03:41

In Committee from the House of Commons

Health- October 30, 2023

The committee meets to study regulatory changes for natural health products. Appearing at the committee as witnesses are Aaron Skelton and Adam Gibson (Canadian Health Food Association), Sylvia Hyland and Melissa Sheldrick (Institute for Safe Medication Practices Canada), Gerry Harrington (Food, Health & Consumer Products of Canada) and Mackie Vadacchino (as an individual).
02:10:59

In Committee from the House of Commons

Health- October 25, 2023

The committee resumes its clause-by-clause consideration of Bill C-293, an act respecting pandemic prevention and preparedness.
02:11:48

In Committee from the House of Commons

Health - October 18, 2023

The committee meets to study Bill C-293, an Act respecting pandemic prevention and preparedness. Appearing before the committee as witnesses are Dr. Kathleen Ross (Canadian Medical Association), Melissa Matlow, Michèle Hamers (World Animal Protection), Dr. Lisa Barrett and Prof. Patrick Taillon.
02:07:44

In Committee from the House of Commons

Health- September 27, 2023

MPs meet to receive a briefing on natural health products regulations from Department of Health officials. Appearing as witnesses are Dr. Supriya Sharma, chief medical adviser with Health Canada, as well as Linsey Hollett and Celia Lourenco.
01:57:57

In Committee from the House of Commons

Health - March 23, 2023

Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos and Mental Health Minister Carolyn Bennett appear before the committee as part of its study of the government’s spending estimates. Also appearing are senior officials from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Department of Health, and the Public Health Agency of Canada.
02:29:12

In Committee from the House of Commons

Health – September 27, 2022

The committee resumes its study of children's health. Dr. Marie-Claude Roy (Association des pédiatres du Québec), Dr. Mark Feldman (Canadian Paediatric Society) and Emily Gruenwoldt (Children's Healthcare Canada) appear as witnesses.
01:33:15

In Committee from the House of Commons

Minister Bennett Discusses Govt Policies On Mental Health Issues & Addictions

Health: June 15, 2022 Associate Minister of Health and Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Minister Carolyn Bennett briefs the committee and takes questions on her mandate and priorities as part of the committee's examination of mental health issues and addictions in Canada. Officials from the Department of Health and representatives from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and Public Health Agency of Canada also appear as witnesses.
02:08:12

In Committee from the House of Commons

Briefing From Health Minister On Supplementary Estimates For 2022-23

Health - June 8, 20222 Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos speaks to the committee about the latest supplementary estimates for his department. Representatives from the Department of Health, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, and the Public Health Agency of Canada also appeared as witnesses and answered questions.