Health Canada

High-level description of when patients, practitioners and pharmacists are exempt from some sections of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.

This toolkit provides information to support health care providers to understand their options in providing care for their patients who use drugs during the pandemic.

Targeted actions to reduce the risk of harm for people who use substances during the pandemic.

Between 2018 and 2020, Health Canada has issued a number of exemptions to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Some of the exemptions have been issued to maintain Canadians' access to controlled substances during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Supportive online resources to help with pain management during COVID-19.

Health Canada is taking urgent measures to protect consumers from illegal, false or misleading advertising of products claiming to mitigate, prevent, treat, diagnose, or cure COVID-19.

This notice outlines the safety and effectiveness requirements for closed system devices that decontaminate medical devices using ultraviolet (UV) radiation. The notice is for manufacturers using an interim order (IO) authorization or medical device licence application.

The Chemicals Management Plan (CMP) is a Government of Canada initiative aimed at reducing the risks posed by chemicals to Canadians and their environment.

Learn about chemical substance risk assessments under the Chemicals Management Plan.

Information regarding the uncontrolled release of chemicals, biological agents or radioactive contamination into the environment or explosions that cause widespread damage; and Health Canada's role in preparation for, or in the event of such an emergency.

Protect your health from harmful chemicals and pollutants. Follow these tips to ensure your home is a healthy home.

Some projects can expose you or others to harmful chemicals and pollutants. Before starting any DIY project, make sure you're aware of how to keep you and your family safe.

Follow these simple tips to stay safe while driving or working in your garage.

Every day, we are exposed to chemicals and pollutants - in our air, food and water. There are chemicals in everyday products we use at work, at home and at play. While some chemicals may be beneficial to our health, others may pose a health risk if they're not handled properly.

Understand the dangers of second-hand smoke, its health risks and how to avoid it. Also learn about the benefits of making your home and car smoke-free.

Know the risks of second-hand smoke for pregnant women.

Every day, we are exposed to chemicals and pollutants in the air, food, water and products we use in our home. Here are ten simple steps you can take today to help protect yourself and your family.

The National Dose Registry (NDR) contains the dose records of individuals who are monitored for occupational exposures to ionizing radiation.

The National Dosimetry Services (NDS) provides Canadian workers with personal dosimetry products and services to monitor exposure to ionizing radiation.

Risk assessments are conducted under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 to determine whether there are risks resulting from exposure of Canadians to a substance, or releases of a substance into the environment, and the specific ways Canadians or the environment can be affected.