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Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care

Canada Takes Critical Step Toward Modernizing The Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care

What task force and guideline reform could mean for breast cancer screening and the future of women’s health in Canada In a long-awaited move that could reshape the landscape of preventive health care in Canada, Minister of Health Marjorie Michel has announced the federal government’s acceptance of the External Expert Review (EER) report aimed at …

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Canada’s Health Minister Announces a Pause On Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines Work Pending Expert Recommendations for Change

Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health for Canada announced today a temporary pause of the work of the Canadian Task Force on Preventative Health Care. The Task Force, an independent agency reporting to the Public Health Agency of Canada, is responsible for establishing guidelines in several areas, including breast cancer screening guidelines, cervical …