Marjorie Michel
CanadapoliticianFemale7.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Marjorie Michel is a Canadian politician and a member of the Liberal Party, representing the Papineau constituency in Montreal. She has been active in supporting various local initiatives and policies aimed at improving the lives of her constituents. Recently, she gained media attention as she received the endorsement of former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during a campaign event, highlighting her connection to Trudeau's political legacy, despite his recent departure from leadership.
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Federal Minister of Health Marjorie Michel has announced $24-million to create the Canadian Cannabis and Brain Health Consortium.
Ottawa invests $24-million for cannabis, brain health researchCanada· 2026-08-12
Health Minister Marjorie Michel's office said the government will carefully consider the task force's recommendations.
Pharma task force urges Health Canada to streamline regulatory reviews as part of suite of recommendationsCanada· 2026-07-25
The office of Health Minister Marjorie Michel said the measures reduced burdens for drug makers while still upholding Canada’s safety standards.
Trump threatens tariffs on generic drugs, complicating Canada’s on-shoring effortsCanada· 2026-07-22
Health Minister Marjorie Michel’s spokesperson said in a statement that the government is monitoring 'measures taken by like-minded countries to reduce youth smoking, including the United Kingdom’s recent initiative.'
Cigarette packs to get new graphic images with aim to reduce tobacco useCanada· 2026-07-22
The current federal Health Minister, Marjorie Michel, says she is working with the provinces and territories on vaping, but hasn’t offered a timeline to bring in a ban.
Ottawa should ban flavoured vapesCanada· 2026-07-07
Marjorie Michel is the Health Minister who announced the government would launch a multi-phase review of Canada Health Infoway.
Auditor-General stands down in favour of government review of PrescribeITCanada· 2026-07-01
Health Minister Marjorie Michel was mentioned in relation to the scrutiny of plasma donation practices.
The deaths of two plasma donors need scrutiny – from ParliamentCanada· 2026-06-23
The letter sent to Mr. Carney and federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel stated concern about the ongoing youth vaping crisis in Canada.
Health professionals urge Ottawa to ban flavoured vapes, five years after proposed regulationCanada· 2026-06-22
Health Minister Marjorie Michel was among those who received a letter from disability and mental health organizations requesting that Ottawa permanently halt MAID in this area.
Crucial decision in MAID debate loomsCanada· 2026-06-20
Health Minister Marjorie Michel’s office says Health Canada is examining concerns raised by the family of a 22-year-old who died following a plasma donation.
Health Canada examining concerns of family of student who died after plasma donation, minister saysCanada· 2026-06-03
Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel noted the need for the measures to be in place for 90 days during the World Cup.
Ottawa earmarks $8-million for Ebola aid in DRC, Uganda, South Sudan as outbreak expandsCanada· 2026-05-28
Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel said on Parliament Hill that the measures are also being introduced to ensure Canada is aligned with the United States and Mexico.
Ottawa to halt processing of visitor applications for three African countries over Ebola concernsCanada· 2026-05-27
Marjorie Michel called Steven Guilbeault a wonderful colleague and expressed respect for his decision.
Steven Guilbeault expected to quit Liberal caucus as early as Wednesday, sources sayCanada· 2026-05-27
Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel issued the directions to her provincial counterparts in a recent letter.
Ottawa says provinces should pay for nurse practitioners, gives one-year grace before penaltiesCanada· 2026-03-02
Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel will be on hand Thursday to unveil the list of studies.
Study to examine whether Ozempic can reduce the risk of blood cancerCanada· 2026-02-26
Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel echoed the sentiment regarding men's health consultations.
National men’s health strategy consultations begin, with help of aspiring OlympianCanada· 2026-02-24
Marjorie Michel is the Health Minister whose spokesperson, Guillaume Bertrand, commented on the low adoption of the PrescribeIT service.
Ottawa says digital prescription tool cancelled because it failed to replace fax machinesCanada· 2026-02-12
Health Minister Marjorie Michel said at a news conference that the use of paper records and barriers to sharing data are not acceptable in a G7 country in 2026.
Canada introduces legislation to create a more connected health-care systemCanada· 2026-02-05
Marjorie Michel is the Health Minister whose office has not ruled out including the U.S. FDA on the forthcoming list of trusted regulatory authorities.
Health Canada considering using decisions of foreign regulators for some drug approvalsCanada· 2026-01-19
Marjorie Michel is the Minister of Health mentioned in the context of the new residency pathway.
Ottawa to fast-track foreign doctors’ permanent residencyCanada· 2025-12-08
Marjorie Michel is the Federal Health Minister whose office emphasizes patient welfare in the context of physician mobility.
New Brunswick regulator reviewed Quebec decision before allowing Sanjeev Sirpal to practise medicineCanada· 2025-12-08
Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel is engaging with Alberta officials to understand the implications of the proposed changes.
Alberta defends public-private health care model as experts say it could violate Canada Health ActCanada· 2025-11-19
Guillaume Bertrand, director of communications for Health Minister Marjorie Michel, said the minister is aware of the 'technical malfunction'.
More than $20-million in vaccines, drugs lost from national emergency stockpile due to freezer issueCanada· 2025-11-14Guillaume Bertrand, spokesperson for Health Minister Marjorie Michel, said Health Canada was monitoring the new U.S. program closely.
U.S. pushes drugmakers to reveal confidential details of contracts with Canada, other countriesCanada· 2025-11-11
Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel is involved in efforts to improve drug approval efficiency in Canada.
Canadians can wait years to get drugs regulators have already deemed safe. Why?Canada· 2025-10-31
Marjorie Michel is the federal Health Minister whose office declined to comment on the report.
Radiologists warn of rising wait times for MRIs, CTs and other diagnostic scansCanada· 2025-10-22
Canada’s Health Minister wants to introduce legislation to improve labour mobility for health care workers.
Federal Health Minister wants to remove interprovincial mobility barriers for physiciansCanada· 2025-10-15
Health Minister Marjorie Michel told The Globe in August it was part of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s drive to cut red tape.
Ontario to offer early access to some new cancer drugs in pilot projectCanada· 2025-10-07
Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel told online publication iPolitics that the government was in a 'very special context,' in reference to the trade war spurred by the U.S.
Carney commits to pharmacare agreements with provinces, territories without dealsCanada· 2025-09-14
Health Minister Marjorie Michel has called a priority for the federal government.
Health Canada says it is working to reduce backlog of lower-cost biosimilar drug submissionsCanada· 2025-09-05