Healthy Canadians

Timely tips

• Get Prepared: Floods
• A "handy" way to stay healthy
• Food allergies and intolerances

Guides for healthy living

• Canada's Food Guide
• Get active tip sheets
• Sensible guide to a healthy pregnancy
• Guide to becoming a non-smoker
• Canadian consumer handbook

Did you know?

As part of the Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS), the levels of chemicals in your body are measured using a process known as biomonitoring. This information tells us how much of a chemical is present in a person at a given time.

News releases

• Health Canada Approves Proposals To Change Deferral Period For Certain Blood Donors - Regulatory decision will not compromise the safety of Canada's blood system
• Harper Government Strengthens Drug Safety with New Standards - Good Manufacturing Practices now apply to all active pharmaceutical ingredients [2013-05-08]
• Minister of Health Congratulates the Winners of the 2013 National Award of Excellence in Nursing - Three dedicated nurses are recognized during National Nursing Week [2013-05-06]