Government of Canada Invests in Research on Physical Activity and Health

The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, announces funding for physical activity and health research at the Arthritis Research Centre of Canada in Vancouver, BC, on July 26, 2010.

Minister Aglukkaq and yoga instructor Kim Scarrow discuss the benefits of yoga for people with arthritis and chronic back pain at a yoga class at the Arthritis Research Centre of Canada.

Minister Aglukkaq is shown with health researchers who represent four teams funded by CIHR to carry out research in the area of physical activity, mobilty and health. From left to right: Dr. Jane Aubin, Scientific Director, CIHR Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis; Dr. Phillip Gardiner, University of Manitoba; Dr. Kevin Shoemaker, University of Western Ontario; Dr. John Esdaile, University of British Columbia; Minister Aglukkaq; Dr. Ciarán Duffy, McGill University; Dr. Lori Tucker, University of British Columbia.

Minister Aglukkaq is shown with the participants of a yoga class held at the Arthritis Research Centre of Canada in Vancouver, BC, on July 26, 2010. Minister Aglukkaq visited the yoga class following her announcement of funding from CIHR for research on physical activity, mobility and health. The class was led by yoga instructor Kim Scarrow (second from left).

The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, chats with Dr. Phillip Gardiner (left) and Dr. Kevin Shoemaker (right) following a funding announcement on July 26, 2010. Drs Gardiner and Shoemaker are members of a CIHR-funded research team that will study physical activity, mobility and neural health.

Minister Aglukkaq chats with Dr. John Esdaile and Dr. Jane Aubin (in red).

Minister Aglukkaq visits a yoga class at the Arthritis Research Centre of Canada.