“Our government is committed to investing in world-class research networks such as GlycoNet, which will develop new drugs and vaccines to fight diseases that affect millions of Canadians. These investments will improve our quality of life and contribute to the creation of a stronger, more innovative economy and a more prosperous Canada.” WorldGovernmentFightingQualityClassMillionsEconomyCreationDrugDiseaseResearchStrongerInvestmentInvestingCommittedCanadaInnovativeProsperousQuality Of LifeVaccinesWorld Class Author:Rona Ambrose
“I think it's just natural when you're governing, that it's not always easy to remain as pure in principle as you'd like to be.” ThinkingEasyNaturalPrinciplesPureGoverning Author:Rona Ambrose
“I think there should be some way to find some kind of reasonable accommodation that allows the state to continue to say, you know, that women's rights supersede any kind of a cultural custom that's oppressive to women, but also potentially allows a woman to take the oath, I don't know, in a separate room. It would be up to the court to find some kind of cultural accommodation.” ThinkingKnowsWayShouldKindStatesWould BeRoomsRightsCourtReasonableCustomsWomens RightsOathAccommodations Author:Rona Ambrose
“Any reform of that fundamental nature, potentially constitutional, it has to go to the people. It has to be a be a referendum, and that's why it was a plebiscite in all of the provinces in which it's been attempted.” PeopleFundamentalsReformProvincesReferendums Author:Rona Ambrose
“I enjoy tasting [beer]. But I'm not a drinker, period. With my schedule, I don't really have time.” EnjoyPeriodsBeerSchedulesTastingDrinkers Author:Rona Ambrose
“I think I'm a girly beer drinker - I like the fruity ones. And the radler has lower alcohol.” ThinkingAlcoholBeerDrinkersGirlyBeer Drinkers Author:Rona Ambrose
“Currently, without scientific evidence demonstrating safety or effectiveness, we continue to urge Canadians against the use of these e-cigarettes. We have heard that e-cigarettes may be a gateway for teens to begin smoking, while also having the potential to serve as a smoking cessation tool. Today, I am asking the Standing Committee on Health to undertake a thorough study on e-cigarettes and provide a report.” MayUseTodayStudyHeardEvidenceStandingToolsAskingSafetySmokingReportsUrgesTeensCigaretteCommitteesEffectivenessThoroughDemonstratingGatewaysScientific Evidence Author:Rona Ambrose
“This is an issue that women are not interested in debating.” IssuesNot Interested Author:Rona Ambrose
“I continue to hear concerns from health professional organizations that dried marijuana is not an approved drug or medicine in Canada. They want clearer guidance on safety and effectiveness and want authorizations to be monitored. That is why I asked Health Canada to consult with provincial and territorial regulatory bodies, companies licensed to produce marijuana and other professional organizations to enhance information-sharing on how doctors and nurse practitioners are authorizing the use of marijuana.” WantUseBodyCompanyInformationProduceDrugConcernDoctorsOrganizationSafetyMedicineGuidanceCanadaNurseMarijuanaEffectivenessApprovedTerritorialDoctors And NursesHealth ProfessionalsInformation Sharing Author:Rona Ambrose
