Karine LeBlanc
CanadaspokespersonFemale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Karine LeBlanc is a spokesperson for Health Canada who addresses the complexities and operational challenges in the support program for thalidomide survivors, emphasizing the government's adherence to fair assessment practices.
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Karine LeBlanc, a senior communications adviser at Health Canada, said the latest series of messages will be on packages of cigarettes, little cigars and cigarette tobacco for two years.
Cigarette packs to get new graphic images with aim to reduce tobacco useCanada· 2026-07-22
Karine LeBlanc is a spokesperson for Health Canada who discussed the regulatory bodies' mandate regarding MAID.
Case of disciplined MAID doctor divides experts, reflecting gulf in opinions on oversightCanada· 2026-05-28
Karine LeBlanc said the survey that included the options for changes to the program was meant to solicit survivor feedback after the five-year review.
Proposed changes to thalidomide survivors’ support program cause concernCanada· 2025-12-22
Karine LeBlanc, a Health Canada spokesperson, said operating costs have increased because court decisions in recent years widened the number of Canadians who could apply for support.
Many thalidomide survivors find accessing medical fund stressful, ‘degrading,’ report findsCanada· 2025-12-15
