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Conference to Develop a National Framework on Lyme Disease
OTTAWA, May 15, 2016 /CNW/ – The Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Health, will be providing opening remarks at the Conference to Develop a National Framework on Lyme Disease.
More information on the Lyme Disease Conference can be found online.
Date
May 16, 2016
Time
Registration: 8:00 am ET – 9:00 am ET
Opening Remarks: 9:05 am ET
Media Availability: 9:30 am ET
Location
Government of Canada Conference Centre
111 Sussex Drive, Ottawa ON
Terrace Level – Algonquin Room
RELATED LINKS
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca
- medical surveillance for tracking:
- incidence rates
- associated economic costs
- standardized educational materials:
- for use by Canadian public health providers
- to increase national awareness
- guidelines and best practices regarding:
- treatment
- prevention
- identification
- management
On behalf of the Minister of Health, the Public Health Agency of Canada will open the conference. Participants will include:
- provincial and territorial health ministers
- stakeholders, including representatives of:
- patient groups
- the medical community
Planning activities
We started a number of planning activities to help us develop the framework and to support the conference.
Online consultation
A 30-day online consultation was launched on June 1, 2015. Its purpose was to collect feedback from Canadians who expressed an interest in contributing to the framework.
A summary report from the consultation will be made available online after the conference.
Best Brains Exchange workshop
In late June 2015, a Best Brains Exchange 1-day workshop was held. Workshop participants included:
- clinicians
- academics
- researchers
- policy makers
These experts reviewed the effectiveness of current Lyme disease testing to identify needed changes.
The workshop outcomes will be posted when they become available.
Planning committee
A planning committee was formed to organize the conference with help from the:
- Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation
- Association of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease Canada
Members include:
- Gregory W. Taylor
Chief Public Health Officer, Public Health Agency of Canada - Daniel Gregson
Past-President, Association of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease Canada - Jim Wilson
President and Founder, Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation - George Chaconas
Canada Research Chair, Molecular Biology of Lyme Borreliosis - Gwen Barlee
National Policy Director, Spokesperson for the Wilderness Committee - Marguerite Glazer
Association Québécoise de la maladie de Lyme - Vett Lloyd
Professor of Biology, Mount Allison University - Ralph Hawkins
Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Calgary - Richard Rusk
Central Medical Officer of Health Services, Communicable Disease Control, Manitoba Health - Marc Ouellette
Scientific Director, Canadian Institutes of Health Research - Joel Kettner
Professor, University of Manitoba - Gerald Evans
Chair of the Division of Infectious Diseases, Professor in the Departments of Medicine, Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, and Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Queen’s University
Planning committee updates are posted here when they become available.
Conference overview and agenda
The conference will take place May 15 to 17, 2016, at the Government Conference Centre in Ottawa (111 Sussex Drive). It is open to the public.
The agenda is now available online.
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Source: Public Health Agency of Canada – Notice to the media – Conference to Develop a National Framework
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Prime Minister announces changes to employment insurance for three additional EI economic regions
Edmonton, Alberta
13 May 2016
Canada is a great country because we work hard – and we take care of each other. Whether it is recovering from a disaster like a wildfire, or helping our neighbours get back on their feet after a job loss, we lend a hand in tough times.
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced changes to provide extended Employment Insurance (EI) benefits in three other EI economic regions.
In Budget 2016, twelve EI economic regions were listed as qualifying for extended benefits due to the downturn in the commodities sector. The Government of Canada promised to monitor the economic situation following the budget, and today fulfilled that commitment by announcing three final additions to this list: Edmonton; Southern Interior British Columbia; and Southern Saskatchewan. This completes the assessment, and no more regions will be added.
This extension will mean that those who are eligible for EI can claim an additional five weeks of benefits for regular claimants, and a further 20 weeks of benefits for long-tenured workers. These benefits will be available for one year – beginning July 3, 2016 – and will apply retroactively to anyone who started a claim on or after January 4, 2015, and is still unemployed.
Quote
“Today’s announcement is about helping three other EI regions facing tough economic times. The commodities downturn has been particularly difficult for many Canadian communities, and the EI provisions announced today will make it easier for claimants who are eligible for EI to collect the benefits they need. We lend a hand in tough times. It is who we are, and what we do.”
– The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
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Prime Minister to travel to Japan for an official working visit and to attend the G7 Leaders’ Summit
Fort McMurray, Alberta
13 May 2016
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that he will travel to Japan to participate in the G7 Leaders’ Summit on May 26 and 27 in Ise-Shima. Prior to the Leaders’ Summit, and at the invitation of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister Trudeau will participate in an official working visit from May 23-25.
While in Japan, Prime Minister Trudeau will have an audience with the Emperor and Empress of Japan, and will meet with Prime Minister Abe to reaffirm the close and growing ties between Canada and Japan across a broad range of areas of cooperation. The Prime Minister will also meet with leaders in the automotive sector to discuss ways to further promote trade and investment between Canada and Japan, all of this in an effort to create good-paying jobs for Canadians, strengthen the middle class, and work towards clean and sustainable economic growth.
During the G7 Leaders’ Summit, Canada will reaffirm its new approach to global engagement. The Prime Minister will highlight Canada’s resolve to work with its G7 partners on a number of key global issues, including the economy, trade, climate change, peace and security, development and women’s empowerment, which will all contribute to advancing the government’s priorities.
Quotes
“Japan is a long-standing and important partner for Canada. I look forward to meeting the Emperor and Empress of Japan. During my meeting with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, we will explore ways to deepen Canadian and Japanese ties on many levels, including trade, investment, peace and security, culture, education, environment, and science, technology and innovation.”
– Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
“In this new era of Canada’s international engagement, I look forward to meeting my G7 counterparts to bolster collaboration on shared domestic and global priorities and challenges, including our work to build inclusive and sustainable economies and societies that support a strong middle-class.”
– Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
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