This follows a meeting on December 11 between Chief Tshakapesh, Minister Rock and Industry Minister Brian Tobin. Health Minister Allan Rock, Industry Minister Brian Tobin and representatives of the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador will be meeting with Innu leaders today to discuss the situation facing the children in Davis Inlet. Health Canada has amended its Semen Regulations to allow Canadians special access to donor semen that would otherwise be prohibited from distribution because it does not meet the current requirements of the Semen Regulations. Under the terms of a recently-signed agreement, Health Canada provided funds to the Virginia Fontaine Addictions Foundation Inc., in Manitoba, for alcohol, drug and solvent treatment to First Nations and Inuit people in need of help. Health Minister Allan Rock today called on Canadians to mark the 13th annual World AIDS Day.
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A new Web site launched today provides a thorough background of cost recovery initiatives within the Health portfolio. The new site includes links to many major national and international cost recovery or user fee programs. Health Canada is warning Canadians about the potential danger of children being seriously injured or strangled by drawstrings on children s outerwear. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced Heinz Canada launched a voluntary recall of one variety of its bean products. This action was taken after analysis by the Company revealed that some cans may not have been processed in a manner to prevent the presence of Clostridium botulinum.