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Req # A-2021-002052
All contracts signed between any/all government of Canada offices/branches, such as but not limited to Health Canada, and Pfizer International, Pfizer Canada, and or all of its subsidiaries in regards to Covid-19 vaccine purchase and roll out.Organization: Health Canada
March 2022
Req # A-2020-001458
Information concerning the coronavirus known as SARS-C0V2 / Covid-19.Organization: Health Canada
March 2021
Req # A-2020-001624
In 2016, Health Canada described vaping products as "likely less harmful". In 2018, the department was describing these products as "less harmful". A record of the decision made by department officials in 2017 or 2018 to change the description of relative harmfulness in this way, and for the evaluation made of the evidence at that time (2017 to 2018) which was used to support this decision.Organization: Health Canada
March 2021
Req # A-2020-001719
Copies of Health Minister Patty Hajdu’s work schedule/itinerary/daily agenda/equivalent documents for the time periods covered by the following date ranges: 2020-04-03 to 2020-04-06, 2020-04-10 to 2020-04-13, 2020-04-30 to 2020-05-04, and 2020-05-15 to 2020-05-19.Organization: Health Canada
March 2021
Req # A-2020-001733
Records concerning: 1 Inhalation of Ethylene Oxide increases risk of cancer, 2 Repeatedly inhaling Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) for long periods can lead to lung cancer, 3 Repetitive use of cloth mask increase risks of infection and positive CPR test due to rebreathing, 4 Wearing a mask more than 3 hours a day is safe but longer use cause stress, reduction of cognitive function and organ damage, 5 Wearing a mask stops the spread of SARS-VoC-2 virus, 6 Indemnity insurance is needed in order for a person/business to advise on the wearing of a mask.Organization: Health Canada
March 2021
Req # A-2020-001772
All research studies or consultations, briefing notes, emails, memos or Issue Management Reports related to the substance called McIntyre powder, which contained 85% aluminum oxide and 15% aluminum since Jan 1, 2016. It was developed at the McIntyre mine in Timmins, and used on miners between 1943 and the 1980's to help prevent silicosis.Organization: Health Canada
March 2021
Req # A-2020-001778
All records from EX1 and above regarding the closure of pet grooming shops in Canada. Include records pertaining to any justification of the closure or opening in all provinces and territories if they exist in Health Canada records. Period of search is December 15, 2020 to February 19, 2021.Organization: Health Canada
March 2021
Req # A-2020-001779
All records at EX1 level and above regarding the reasons why pet grooming shops were closed despite having a curbside covid prototocol drop off pick up when other retail and service stores were allowed to remain open with a curbside protocol. Any discussion of pet grooming shops deemed to be “necessary” or “essential”, including any reasons for closures. Period of Search is December 15, 2020 to February 19, 2021.Organization: Health Canada
March 2021
Req # A-2020-001785
All documents related to air, water, and soil quality (including but not limited to complaints, inquiries, inspection reports, test results, and documents related to compliance with statutes under your agency’s jurisdiction) in the possession of Health Canada in relation to: The entity operating under the name G&R Recyclage S.E.N.C.Organization: Health Canada
March 2021
Req # A-2020-001800
Prior to October 1, 2018, all acknowledgment letters issued by Health Canada confirming receipt of Abbreviated New Drug Submissions for Aprepitant Capsules (80mg and 125mg).Organization: Health Canada
March 2021