Public Health Agency of Canada

This first report from the Expert Advisory Group articulates key findings from those deliberations including: establishing an ambition for Canada's health data ecosystem, understanding the root causes that have prevented progress, highlighting opportunities from a revitalised approach, and...

The Office of Audit and Evaluation (OAE) Departmental Evaluation Plan for PHAC describes the Program Evaluation Division's scheduled work for the five-year period from 2021-22 to 2025-26. The Plan was developed to meet PHAC's commitments under the Policy on Results (2016), which requires that...

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) launched the Vaccine Community Innovation Challenge on March 8, 2021, to seek creative ideas for community-based information initiatives. This is the Backgrounder for the Funding Recipients.

Aging and Chronic Diseases: A Profile of Canadian Seniors. This report was developed before the current pandemic and focuses on the health and chronic disease patterns of Canadian seniors. It provides the data and scientific context we need to make evidence-based decisions to address chronic...

The Canada Communicable Disease Report is a bilingual, open-access, peer-reviewed journal on the prevention and control of emerging and persistent infectious diseases

Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada: Research, Policy and Practice (the HPCDP Journal) is the monthly, online scientific journal of the Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Branch of the Public Health Agency of Canada. The journal publishes articles on disease...

Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada: Research, Policy and Practice (the HPCDP Journal) is the monthly, online scientific journal of the Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Branch of the Public Health Agency of Canada. The journal publishes articles on disease...

The Canada Communicable Disease Report is a bilingual, open-access, peer-reviewed journal on the prevention and control of emerging and persistent infectious diseases.

The Canada Communicable Disease Report is a bilingual, open-access, peer-reviewed journal on the prevention and control of emerging and persistent infectious diseases.

This report provides an overview of the progress and results PHAC has achieved in promoting and protecting the health and safety of Canadians.

This report provides an overview of PHAC’s performance and achievements over the past fiscal year in support of the Government of Canada's commitment to protect the health and safety of all Canadians, as well as its contributions to global public health efforts.

The Canada Communicable Disease Report is a bilingual, open-access, peer-reviewed journal on the prevention and control of emerging and persistent infectious diseases

As part of the National Immunization Strategy objectives for 2016-2021, vaccination coverage goals and vaccine preventable disease reduction targets were set based on international standards and best practices. The goals and targets are consistent with Canada's commitment to World Health...

Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada: Research, Policy and Practice (the HPCDP Journal) is the monthly, online scientific journal of the Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Branch of the Public Health Agency of Canada. The journal publishes articles on disease...

The Electronic Pesticide Regulatory System, dubbed e-PRS, offers a new approach to information management and will enable the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) to continue the evolution from a completely paper-based system to a sophisticated system using information technology.

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The CLC was established 20 years ago as an independent group to bridge communication between the laboratory and community residents. By remaining at arm's-length from CSCHAH, we ensure the transparent and open flow of information. Our committee members represent all Manitobans and come from a...

There is an increasing concern about a range of wider impacts of the pandemic response. Among these is the impact on problematic substance use. Feelings of isolation, stress and anxiety, lack of a regular schedule, boredom and limited available or accessible services for people who use substances...

Canadians can access comprehensive information and resources on COVID-19 on the Government of Canada coronavirus disease website Canada.ca/coronavirus, including updates on the current situation, self-assessment and mental and physical health resources. The website also provides guidance on...