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 Minister Bennett for the appearance at SOCI of September 29 on the National Framework for Suicide Prevention

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...

Auditor General Report 10 on Securing Personal Protective Equipment and Medical Devices

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.

The health and safety of Canadians is our priority. Along with measures reported in the Government of Canada's response to COVID-19, Health Canada introduced innovative and agile regulatory measures to make health products available to Canadians and health care workers. The COVID-19 pandemic...

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has had unprecedented consequences for Canada's aging population with the majority of COVID-19 deaths (approximately 80% during 2020) occurring among adults aged 65 years and older. Both advanced age and underlying chronic diseases and conditions...

Monthly recap of health product safety information. The following is a list of health product advisories, type I recalls and summaries of completed safety reviews published in September 2021 by Health Canada.

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...

Infographic to Reduce the spread of COVID-19.Wash your hands.

How to care at home for someone who has or may have been exposed to COVID-19.

You probably use many household chemical products in and around your home and garage. These products may include cleaning liquids and powders, polishes, drain cleaners, paint and paint thinners, liquid laundry detergent packets and windshield washer fluids. These types of products can be...

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

The Public Health Agency of Canada’s (PHAC) COVID-19 immunization recommendations for individuals previously vaccinated with COVID-19 vaccines not authorized by Health Canada is intended to support local, territorial, and provincial, decision-making by public health departments and health care...

Information on the different types and uses of masks and respirators approved for use in Canada, and their importance during the COVID-19 pandemic to help slow the spread of coronavirus and protect health care providers.

How to quarantine or isolate at home. Quarantine or isolation can reduce the spread of COVID-19, including its variants, in your household and community. That's why it's important to follow the advice of your local public health authority about when and how to quarantine or isolate.

This statement contains NACI’s independent advice and recommendations, which are based upon the best current available scientific knowledge. This document is being disseminated for information purposes. People administering the vaccine should also be aware of the contents of the relevant product...

The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) is an External Advisory Body that provides the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) with independent, ongoing and timely medical, scientific, and public health advice in response to questions from PHAC relating to immunization. This...