Tony Clement

Canadian Health Ministry Threatens To Regulate Pastry Makers Trans Fat Content

VitaBeat (Free subscription) | yesterday

Canadian health authorities have signaled bakers to follow fast-food chains example in cutting down the trans fat content of their products. The not-so-subtle hint came from MP Steven Fletcher, parliamentary secretary to Health Minister Tony Clement, who told the Toronto Star, "There is a possibility of regulation if industry doesn't meet the goals that have been outlined by the trans fat task force."...

$4.4 Million To Improve Mental Health Of Canadians Announced By CIHR

Medical News Today (Free subscription) | 07/21/2008

Funding of $4.4 million from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) was announced by Steven Fletcher, MP for Charleswood-St. James-Assiniboia and Parliamentary Secretary for Health, on behalf of Tony Clement, Minister of Health. This funding will support three research teams investigating how to improve the application of mental health research.

CIHR announces $4.4 million to improve mental health of Canadians

Eurekalert (Free subscription) | 07/18/2008

( Canadian Institutes of Health Research ) Funding of $4.4 million from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research was announced today by Steven Fletcher, MP for Charleswood-St. James-Assiniboia and Parliamentary Secretary for Health, on behalf of Tony Clement, Minister of Health. This funding will support three research teams investigating how to improve the application of mental health research....

• CIHR Announces $4.4 Million to Improve Mental Health of Canadians - Newswise

Government Of Canada Announces Post-Market Drug Safety And Effectiveness Network

Medical News Today (Free subscription) | 07/15/2008

Steven Fletcher, Member of Parliament for Charleswood-St. James-Assiniboia and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, on behalf of the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, announced that the Government of Canada intends to invest $1 million this year to support the establishment of a Drug Safety and Effectiveness Network.

Government of Canada Bans More Harmful Chemicals

Thompson Ahern E-News (Free subscription) | 07/15/2008

(Environment Canada) Canada’s Environment Minister, the Honourable John Baird, and the Minister of Health, the Honourable Tony Clement, announced today [Friday] that the Government of Canada will publish final regulations to reduce the levels of Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers(PBDEs) that could be entering the environment. Today’s announcement is just one more example of how our the Government’s Chemicals...

Health Canada: Government of Canada Announces Post-Market Drug Safety and Effectiveness Network

Market Wire (Free subscription) | 07/14/2008

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA (MARKET WIRE) Steven Fletcher, Member of Parliament for Charleswood-St. James-Assiniboia and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, on behalf of the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, today announced that the Government of Canada intends to invest $1 million this year to support the establishment of a Drug Safety and Effectiveness Network. Further investments...

• Health Canada: Media Advisory/REMINDER: Health Canada - Market Wire - Government: Local
• Health Canada: Media Advisory/REMINDER: Health Canada - Market Wire - Government: State
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Health Canada: Media Advisory: Health Canada

Market Wire (Free subscription) | 07/11/2008

OTTAWA, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) Steven Fletcher, Member of Parliament for Charleswood-St. James-Assiniboia and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, on behalf of the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, will make an important announcement to support the establishment of a Drug Safety and Effectiveness Network.

Government of Canada Bans More Harmful Chemicals: More Action Taken Under Chemicals Management Plan

Red Orbit (Free subscription) | 07/11/2008

OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - July 11, 2008) - Canada's Environment Minister, the Honourable John Baird, and the Minister of Health, the Honourable Tony Clement, announced today that the Government of Canada will publish final regulations to reduce the levels of Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs) that could be entering the environment.

Canada Takes More Action To Protect Human Health And The Environment Under World Leading Chemicals Management Plan

Medical News Today (Free subscription) | 07/07/2008

The Honourable John Baird, Minister of the Environment, and the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, announced as part of Canada's Chemicals Management Plan that eight new chemicals are now deemed to be toxic to human health, and one chemical is deemed toxic to the environment under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA), 1999.

Canada Takes More Action to Protect Human Health and the Environment Under World Leading Chemicals Management Plan

Red Orbit (Free subscription) | 07/05/2008

OTTAWA, ONATRIO--(Marketwire - July 5, 2008) - The Honourable John Baird, Minister of the Environment, and the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, today announced as part of Canada's Chemicals Management Plan that eight new chemicals are now deemed to be toxic to human health, and one chemical is deemed toxic to the environment under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA), 1999.

Health Canada Renews Funding To The Canadian Patient Safety Institute

Medical News Today (Free subscription) | 07/04/2008

Laurie Hawn, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Tony Clement, Federal Minister of Health, announced renewed funding of up to $8 million a year, over the next five years, to the Canadian Patient Safety Institute (CPSI), to continue providing leadership and building a culture of patient safety and quality improvement in the Canadian health care system.

Health Canada Renews Funding to the Canadian Patient Safety Institute

Red Orbit (Free subscription) | 07/02/2008

Laurie Hawn, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Tony Clement, Federal Minister of Health, today announced renewed funding of up to $8 million a year, over the next five years, to the Canadian Patient Safety Institute (CPSI), to continue providing leadership and building a culture of patient safety and quality improvement in the Canadian health care system.

• Health Canada: Health Canada Renews Funding to the Canadian Patient Safety Institute - Market Wire - Government: Security (law enforcement, homeland etc)
• Health Canada: Media Advisory: Health Canada - Market Wire - Government: National
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Media Advisory: Health Canada

Red Orbit (Free subscription) | 07/02/2008

Laurie Hawn, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Tony Clement, Federal Minister of Health, will make an important renewed funding announcement over the next five years, to the Canadian Patient Safety Institute (CPSI).

Keeping Canadians In The Know About Health And Consumer Product Safety

Medical News Today (Free subscription) | 06/28/2008

The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, reminded Canadians of the important health product safety information that Health Canada provides on an ongoing basis - including Warnings and Advisories. "Canadians need to be confident in the products they use," said Minister Clement.

Minister Clement Reappoints A Member To The Canadian Institutes Of Health Research Governing Council

Medical News Today (Free subscription) | 06/28/2008

The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, announced the reappointment of Dr. Harvey Max Chochinov to the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Governing Council for a three-year term. "It is an honour to have such a distinguished member of the Canadian medical field as a part of our organization," said Clement. "Dr.