Public Health Agency Of Canada

• Canada could lose its status as a measles-free country amid outbreak

  With measles spreading to more than 5,000 Canadians in the past year, Canada is poised to lose its measles-free status from the Pan-American Health Organization.

  Health

  Oct 27
  
• Over 100 sickened by salmonella outbreak linked to pistachio products: PHAC

  The outbreak update says the cases are spread across six provinces, with the majority in Ontario and Quebec, and 16 people are hospitalized.

  Health

  Sep 24
  
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• Canada’s vaccine injury program declared her dead. But she’s not

  Asked about being declared deceased while battling a life-altering condition that left her partially disabled, a B.C. woman choked up: 'It really didn't feel good, you know?'

  Investigations

  Aug 15
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• West Nile virus confirmed in Toronto, Canada’s 1st human case this year

  The confirmation by PHAC comes after Toronto Public Health said its first laboratory-confirmed case of the virus in 2025 is an adult resident of the city with no travel history.

  Health

  Jul 31
• Tory MPs, health group call for investigation and overhaul of vaccine support program

  'The Liberals handed out tens of millions of dollars to high priced consultants while the very Canadians this program was intended to help have been neglected,' the Tory MPs said.

  Investigations

  Jul 18
• VISP aimed to curb vaccine injury lawsuits. Now, people are suing in 3 provinces

  An Alberta woman alleges the Vaccine Injury Support Program exacerbated her physical and psychological suffering while shortchanging her on financial support. VISP won't comment.

  Investigations

  Jul 17
• Is VISP an independent administrator? Here’s what some documents say

  A government communications strategy reveals PHAC and Oxaro consult each other about replies when journalists or MPs ask questions about the program.

  Investigations

  Jul 3
• Oxaro statement: Consulting firm ‘continues to adapt’ approach to VISP

  Global News submitted a 15-page letter of questions to Oxaro, which offered partial responses. Here is a collated version of them.

  Investigations

  Jul 2
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• 72 sick after eating salami linked to salmonella outbreak: PHAC

  Officials say 72 people, mostly in Alberta, have fallen ill after eating salami recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.

  Health

  Jun 25
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• First Canadian case of more severe mpox strain confirmed in Manitoba

  Canada's public health agency confirmed a Manitoba person contracted the more severe mpox strain. PHAC says public risk remains low.

  Canada

  Nov 23, 2024