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.

Briefing material for the President of the Public Health Agency of Canada’s appearance at the Standing Committee on Health (HESA) of May 2, 2022

The data contained in the table describes COVID-19 in Canada in terms of number of cases and deaths at the provincial and national levels from January 31, 2020 to present time. It also describes the number of tests performed and the number of people recovered. The values displayed in the table...

This document also discusses an approach to managing COVID-19 vaccines that are administered in a manner that differs from the recommendations of the manufacturer as authorized by Health Canada and/or the recommendations for use by National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI). These are...

Drugs and vaccines that have been authorized by Health Canada for use in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic are listed in this document.

Drugs included on this list are called "designated drugs" and are eligible for the exceptional importation and sale provisions provided for in Interim Order No. 2. Health Canada maintains and updates the list as required. It’s the same list that was incorporated by reference in the previous IO...

This is a link to multiple publications of diseases and conditions in Canada.

This guidance supports high quality investigations that will contribute to public health’s collective understanding of COVID-19 transmission in all types of school settings and the utility of mitigation measures implemented. A systematic approach to outbreak response, including an investigation...

This document outlines the recommended goals, objectives, and activities for COVID-19 surveillance in Canada. These guidelines are based on current available scientific evidence and expert opinion and are subject to change as new information becomes available. They should be read in conjunction...

COVID-19 information for physicians, nurses, pharmacists and other health care providers.

Minister of Health's Opening Remarks for Committee Appearance at the Special Committee on Canada China Relations (CACN) of June 14, 2021

We have developed a guidance for managing COVID-19. This guidance is for: health professionals who manage clinical care, and infection prevention and control within health care facilities, health professionals who develop public health advice, policies and programs, and a broad range of sectors,...

Briefing binder for the Minister of Health appearance at the Standing Committee on Public Safety National Security (SECU) on March 10, 2021

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.

Emergency Situation Facing Canadians in Light of the COVID-19 Pandemic

President’s opening remarks

Briefing binder for the President of the Public Health Agency of Canada’s appearances at the Standing Committee on Health (SUPPLEMENTARY ESTIMATES (B) 2020-2021)

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.