Public Health Agency of Canada

On December 6, 2023, the Minister of Health was invited to appear before the Standing Committee on Health (HESA) as part of their study of the Government's Advanced Purchase Agreement for vaccines with Medicago. The attached briefing materials were prepared for this appearance.

What you, and what communities can do to lower the spread of COVID-19 in settings including social services, workplaces, outdoors, community, religious, transport and remote and Indigenous communities.

Here are some concrete, meaningful ways to contribute and make a real difference in the lives of people living in Canada.

There are simple, practical things you can do to prepare in case you or someone in your household becomes ill or if COVID-19 becomes common in your community.

Information on and infographics about COVID-19 (coronavirus) including how it is spread, how to prevent the chances of getting it, symptoms and what to do if you have symptoms. Information available in multiple languages.

Information on how youth and students can help prevent the spread of COVID-19, including prevention, mental and physical health, financial support, avoid scams and information for indigenous youth and if you are experiencing family violence.

Ways to take care of your mental health and cope during the COVID-19 pandemic.

If you have travelled recently by plane, train or cruise ship, use this Government of Canada tool to find out if you might have been exposed to COVID-19.

The guidance identifies core personal and community-based public health measures to mitigate the transmission of coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

This tool will assist individuals, groups, or organizations, representing diverse groups based on gender, ethnicity/culture, and other socio-economic and demographic factors, in considering risks related to planning, organizing or operating gatherings/events during the coronavirus disease...