Carolyn Bennett

• Liberal minister Carolyn Bennett says she won’t seek re-election

  Carolyn Bennett was first elected to the House of Commons in 1997 after working as a family physician and an associate professor at the University of Toronto.

  Politics

  Jul 24
  
• Conservative motion to condemn Liberals on safe drug supply fails in House

  In a vote of 209 to 113 Monday, MPs defeated a motion presented by Poilievre.

  Politics

  May 29
  
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• Canada plans to reduce overdose rates with new funding, Liberals stress crisis impact

  Health Canada announced an additional $37 million Friday for programs to combat the opioid crisis, including projects in British Columbia, Manitoba, Nunavut and Ontario.

  Canada

  Apr 14
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• South Okanagan Women in Need Society to receive over $300K in federal funding

  The funds will go towards hiring a part-time substance use counsellor and will help their outreach program reach more people.

  Health

  Mar 21
• Simcoe County program receives $666K in support for LGBTQ2 mental health

  The Gilbert Centre for Social and Support Services is getting over $666,000 in funding to support the mental health needs of the LGBTQ2 community.

  Health

  Mar 20
• How much alcohol does a standard drink contain? Canadians should get info, says minister

  The centre says limiting yourself to no more than two standard drinks a week will help you avoid alcohol-related health consequences.

  Canada

  Feb 15
• Feds looking to delay expansion of assisted dying: ‘Need to get this right’

  'We’re seeking to move that time period back,' Minister of Justice David Lametti said on Thursday afternoon during a press conference.

  Canada

  Dec 15, 2022
• More doctors across Canada should prescribe safer drugs to reduce overdoses: minister

  Carolyn Bennett said a guidance document by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia could be very helpful in other provinces and territories.

  Health

  Jul 20, 2022
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• Federal government announces program to fight opioid poisoning in Edmonton

  The federal government will spend more than $1 million to fight opioid poisoning in Edmonton.

  Health

  Jul 12, 2022
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• Federal government has no plan on safe drug supply to reduce overdoses, MP says

  NDP MP Gord Johns said the federal minister of mental health and addictions Carolyn Bennett has been vague on how she would deliver safe opioid supply.

  Health

  Jul 12, 2022