Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it was a “misunderstanding” that caused a British Columbia-based company to say Health Canada granted it permission to produce, sell, and distribute cocaine. Trudeau told reporters in Winnipeg that he was “as surprised” as B.C. Premier David Eby when he heard that the company Adastra Holdings Ltd., which produces marijuana for adult use…
‘Misunderstanding’ Caused BC Company to Say Health Canada Licensed it to Sell Cocaine, Trudeau Says
BC Premier ‘Astonished’ Firm Got Health Canada Approval to Make and Sell Cocaine
British Columbia Premier David Eby says he is “astonished” that Health Canada has granted a cannabis company the right to possess, produce, sell and distribute cocaine. Adastra Labs in Langley, B.C., said in a news release that Health Canada gave it approval on Feb. 17 for an amendment under its controlled substance dealer’s licence. Eby told a news…
BC Company Granted Permission by Health Canada to Produce and Sell Cocaine
A British Columbia cannabis company says it has received approval from Health Canada to produce, sell, and distribute cocaine. In a news release on Feb. 22, Adastra Holdings Ltd., which produces marijuana for adult use and medical sales out of headquarters in Langley, B.C., announced that it was granted a Health Canada amendment to its…
Provinces to Share Health Info With Feds Amid Concerns Surrounding Privacy, Vulnerability
Canada’s provinces have agreed to facilitate the sharing of health information as a condition of receiving more federal transfers, a commitment that has potential benefits but which also raises concerns. On Feb. 13, the provinces agreed to $196 billion in transfers from the federal government, of which $46 billion would be new money. To access…
Liberals Table Bill Delaying MAID Expansion by 1 Year
The federal government has introduced legislation that seeks to delay the planned expansion of Canada’s medical assistance in dying (MAiD) laws by one year. Current laws dictating who is eligible to receive MAiD are set to expand on March 17, allowing patients whose sole medical condition is mental illnesses to apply for assisted suicide. Bill C-39,…
Foreign E-Commerce Firms Should Have a ‘Domestic Presence’ in Canada Before They Can Sell to Canadians: Federal Report
A federal Department of Health report is proposing an expansion of its authority via a consumer safety program that will require foreign internet vendors to have a “domestic presence” in the country before they can sell their products to Canadians. In an internal report last June, Health Canada said the Consumer Product Safety Program (CPSP),…
Some Lots of Janod Sweet Cocoon Activity Table Recalled Due to Choking Hazard
Health Canada is recalling about a thousand activity tables for toddlers sold by the brand Janod. The agency says the recall involves some lots of the Janod Sweet Cocoon Activity Table as it may be a choking hazard. The round table is made of wood and has cars, shapes and other interactive elements. The recall…
Federal Department Funded Children’s ‘Activity Book’ on Medically Assisted Suicide
A federal department helped fund the publication of a children’s “activity book” meant to inform young people about medical assistance in dying, or MAiD. Titled “Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) Activity Book” and published by the Canadian Virtual Hospice (CVH), the book is split into eight chapters, the first seven of which answer questions like, “What…
Health Canada Approves Pfizer’s COVID Booster for Children 5 to 11 Years Old
Health Canada has approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster vaccine for children five to 11 years old following approval two months ago of the same shot for individuals 12 years and older. “After a thorough and independent scientific review of the evidence, Health Canada has determined that the Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty Omicron BA.4/BA.5 bivalent-adapted booster vaccine for children 5 to…
Foreign Supply of Children’s Pain Meds Set to Hit Canadian Shelves Next Week
A large foreign supply of children’s fever and pain medication is expected to start showing up on pharmacy and retail shelves next week, Health Canada said Friday. One million bottles of children’s medication will have been distributed to hospitals, pharmacies and retailers after next week, health officials said during a media briefing. “The initial supplies, including…
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