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Cision Canada
a day ago
- Health
- Cision Canada
Government of Canada improves access to health services for Francophone minority communities Français
MONCTON, NB, July 22, 2025 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, accompanied by the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Member of Parliament for Moncton—Dieppe, announced more than $78 million in funding over five years to seven organizations including five Atlantic post-secondary training institutions to improve access to health services in French for Francophone communities. These investments will support innovative projects to improve health services in French through the Official Languages Health Program (OLHP). Initiatives include increasing access to care, improving recruitment, internship and placement opportunities in Francophone communities as well as training in francophone post-secondary health programs. The Government of Canda will continue working with partners to improve access to health care services for everyone, including services in the official language of their choice. Quotes "Everyone in Canada should have access to health services in their official language of choice, regardless of where they live. When it comes to health care, a language barrier can lead to a life-or-death situation. This is why the Government of Canada is supporting projects that will improve access to health services for Francophones and Anglophones living in minority communities in Canada." The Honourable Marjorie Michel Minister of Health "As a proud Atlantic Canadian, I know how vital it is for Francophones in minority communities to access health care in their language of choice. This funding will contribute to improved access to more inclusive and effective care — ensuring official languages are supported within our health care system." The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor Member of Parliament for Moncton—Dieppe "Our two official languages are at the heart of our identity, uniting us from coast to coast to coast and making us stronger together. As a government, we are taking concrete action to ensure that Canadians—no matter where they live—can access health services in the official language of their choice. I am pleased that this funding will support projects that strengthen our bilingual identity, not only in the Atlantic region but right across Canada." The Honourable Steven Guilbeault Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages "Health is essential to the vitality of Francophone and Acadian minority communities, and they should have access to quality health services in their own language. Société Santé en français is proud to work with Canada's 16 French-language health networks and hundreds of other health partners to develop French-language health services across Canada." Antoine Désilets Executive Director, Société Santé en français "The importance of preparing the next generation of French-speaking health care workers, from recruitment to professional integration in Francophone minority communities, cannot be overstated. Health Canada's contribution will leverage the Association des collèges et universités de la francophonie canadienne's (ACUFC) ability to support postsecondary institutions that are members of the Consortium national de formation en santé in their efforts to increase the number of health professionals providing French-language services. It will also allow our network to continue to overcome existing barriers and ensure that Canadians have access to equitable health services in the language of their choice." Martin Normand President and Chief Executive Officer, Association des collèges et universités de la francophonie canadienne - Consortium national de formation en santé "The financial support from the federal government represents much more than a simple investment in health training: it is a concrete gesture in favor of improving access to French-language health services in our Francophone minority communities. At the Université de Moncton, this support will strengthen our capacity to offer training in targeted health programs. We are proud to be part of a national network of 16 post-secondary institutions — a group that fosters collaboration, shares expertise, and promotes our programs. Together, we are helping to train the next generation of competent, committed professionals ready to meet the needs of French-language healthcare across the country." Dr. Denis Prud'homme President and Vice-Chancellor of the Université de Moncton Quick Facts The OLHP was launched in 2003 and receives funding through the Government of Canada's Action Plan for Official Languages. The Program supports non-profit organizations, post-secondary institutions and provincial and territorial governments that aim to improve access to health services for official language minority communities (OLMC) - Francophones living outside Quebec and English-speaking communities in Quebec. The " Action Plan for Official Languages 2023–2028: Protection-Promotion-Collaboration" announced that, in addition to existing funding of $192.2 million over five years, Health Canada's OLHP will also receive $14.5 million over five years (for a total of $206.7 million over five years). This additional funding will support non-profit organizations, provincial and territorial governments and post-secondary institutions that serve OLMCs to train and retain bilingual health professionals, support health networking initiatives as well as innovative projects. Budget 2023 outlined the Government's plan to invest close to $200 billion over 10 years, including $46.2 billion in new funding to provinces and territories to strengthen Canada's public health care system. This includes $25 billion of funding through tailored bilateral agreements to meet the specific needs of each province and territory. Associated Links SOURCE Health Canada (HC)
Cision Canada
a day ago
- Health
- Cision Canada
/R E P E A T -- NOTICE TO THE MEDIA - Government of Canada to make an announcement to support access to health services for Francophone minority communities/ Français
MONCTON, NB, July 21, 2025 /CNW/ - The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, accompanied by the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Member of Parliament for Moncton—Dieppe, will make an important announcement to support access to health services in French for Francophone communities. There will be a media availability immediately following the announcement. Date July 22, 2025 Time 10:30 (ADT) Location The event will be held in-person at: Université de Moncton Moncton Campus Léopold-Taillon Pavilion, room 136 18 Antonine-Maillet avenue Moncton, New Brunswick E1A -3E9 Media may also join by Zoom: Passcode: 009354 Please indicate your name (first and last) and media outlet when joining the event. X: @GovCanHealth Facebook: Healthy Canadians SOURCE Health Canada (HC)
Cision Canada
2 days ago
- Health
- Cision Canada
NOTICE TO THE MEDIA - Government of Canada to make an announcement to support access to health services for Francophone minority communities Français
MONCTON, NB, July 21, 2025 /CNW/ - The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, accompanied by the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Member of Parliament for Moncton—Dieppe, will make an important announcement to support access to health services in French for Francophone communities. There will be a media availability immediately following the announcement. Date July 22, 2025 Time 10:30 (ADT) Location The event will be held in-person at: Université de Moncton Moncton Campus Léopold-Taillon Pavilion, room 136 18 Antonine-Maillet avenue Moncton, New Brunswick E1A -3E9 Media may also join by Zoom: Passcode: 009354 Please indicate your name (first and last) and media outlet when joining the event. X: @GovCanHealth Facebook: Healthy Canadians SOURCE Health Canada (HC)
Ammon
15-07-2025
- Business
- Ammon
Most expensive handbag in history sells for $10 million
Ammon News - A black leather Birkin bag just sold for €8.6 million ($10 million), with fees, becoming the most expensive handbag to ever sell at auction. The hammer fell at a winning bid of €7 million ($8.2 million). The first ever Birkin to have been created by Hermès, the bag was designed for the British actor and singer Jane Birkin. The Francophone style icon used it nearly every day from 1985 to 1994, before it became the ultimate symbol of luxury. On Thursday, the rarefied bag was sold by auction house Sotheby's in an online sale of notable luxury fashion, including designs by Alexander McQueen and Christian Dior. The auction house declined to provide an estimate of the original Birkin to CNN ahead of the sale, but advanced bidding had already smashed records at €1 million. During a live stream of the sale, gasps could be heard as the bidding pushed higher and higher. The 10-minute bidding war between nine collectors ultimately ended in victory for a private collector from Japan, according to a Sotheby's press release. CNN
National Observer
14-07-2025
- Politics
- National Observer
A French podcast brings climate conversations to young listeners
These in-their-own-words pieces are told to Patricia Lane and co-edited with input from the interviewee for the purpose of brevity. Sasha Emery brings climate conversations to young francophones. This 22-year-old from Yukon and her Franco-Manitoban friend, Anne-Sophie Règnier, produce the Conversations Climatiques podcast. Sasha represented youth on the Yukon government's Youth Panel on Climate Change and at the 2024 United Nations High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development Tell us about your podcast. As a young Francophone, I saw a need for climate resources in French, especially oriented toward young people. Our podcast breaks down climate-related topics and features French-speaking youth who speak from their lived experiences and climate emotions from across Canada, especially from the North. Topics have included an interview with Yukon MP Dr. Hanley on the interactions between health, environment and politics and the importance of art in fostering hope in Nunavut. Those of us who live in the North face constant anxiety from the threat of wildfires, smoke, unusual heat and flooding. We are seeing new species and losing ones we grew up with. Many of us have been evacuated in climate-induced emergencies. Anne-Sophie and I want to record and respect the experiences of young people so others feel less alone, and to inform decision-makers in charge of our future. We have listeners across the country in the United States and Europe. How did you get involved in this project? Growing up in Yukon, I loved the beautiful, vast landscapes around me. I was involved in the local community but did not make the connection between justice and climate until l joined my high school's social justice club and learned about the United Nations Social Development Goals. Encouraged to use my voice by my parents and teachers, it was a natural next step to participate in the Fridays for Future protests in Whitehorse. I'm motivated to help northern communities build resiliency in the face of climate change and have been involved in climate action at several levels; working in the non-profit sector, for Environment and Climate Change Canada, bringing northern perspectives on several youth councils and climate conferences. Sasha Emery brings climate conversations to young francophones. This 22-year-old from Yukon and her Franco-Manitoban friend, Anne-Sophie Règnier, produce the Conversations Climatiques podcast. I met Anne-Sophie at a conference for francophone youth. When we realized we shared a common passion for action on climate, we decided to do this podcast together. We run it on Zoom so it is very low tech but still high quality. We aim to raise awareness while reducing climate anxiety. Listeners hear thoughtful people and have their emotions validated, but they also see they are not alone. We try to provide avenues for engagement as an antidote to fear and publicize petitions, youth engagement opportunities and resources like emergency preparedness tool kits and support groups. One youth we interviewed had to be evacuated from Yellowknife during the 2023 wildfire. He talked about the surreal experience of driving out past the community of Enterprise and then hearing it had burned to the ground. The trees he grew up with that ringed the city were felled to prevent wildfire spread, and he shared with us how disorienting it is to see such a change in the landscape. I hope his experience will resonate with those who do not yet directly experience climate change, so they too will become active in protecting the people and places we love. What makes it hard? It is painful to be so aware of the losses we are experiencing. What keeps you awake at night? Sometimes, it is hope! If we work hard and everyone does their part, we can make a better world. We might not see the end result, but it is good to be working with others to try. Small steps can create big ripples. Greta Thunberg did not know that her one person protest would ignite a global movement. Maybe one conversation on our podcast will wake someone up who then starts to take action. But in any event, it feels good to know we are making a positive difference in the lives of our listeners by giving them information and a sense of community. What do you see if we get this right? The systems around us support us to repurpose our lives to help each other rather than to see ourselves as solitary individuals. We have integrated Indigenous wisdom and know we are just one of the beings on the land and in the waters. We value art and creativity as pathways to a better future. We have learned that while disagreements can be frustrating, it is important to try to understand each other's perspectives and to find a shared interest in the common good. What would you like to say to other young people? Talk about climate change. Your voice matters. What about older readers? As a youth, it is frustrating to hear older people say things like, 'You young people are going to change the world.' As youth, we didn't ask for this. We're already tired, and we'll have to face these challenges for the rest of our lives. Everyone at any age can have an impact. If you're unsure where to start, try to learn about the harmful systems and root causes of climate change and other injustices. You'll discover everything is interconnected. Any action taken by you to achieve one solution can advance others.
