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The Public Health Agency of Canada is part of the federal health portfolio. Our activities focus on protecting against threats to public health, preventing and reducing diseases and injury, and promoting health, well-being and equity.
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The role of the Public Health Agency of Canada is to: 1. promote health 2. prevent and control chronic diseases and injuries 3. prevent and control infectious diseases 4. prepare for and respond to public health emergencies We serve as a central point for sharing Canada's expertise with the rest of the world. As such, our role is also to: 1. streng...
Mission
Improve the health of all people and communities in Canada by addressing public health priorities through science, innovation, service delivery and collaborative action.
Vision
Health, well-being and equity for all people and communities in Canada.
These 6 core values complement and reinforce those set out in the Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector. 1. Agility: We aim to be an agile public health agency that's prepared to respond to any upcoming threat in a timely manner. It's not enough to be able to adapt to change: we must instead be designed to adapt. 2. Health equity:We strive t...
Agency context:
1. Background 2. Minister's messages 3. Acts and regulations 4. Population health approach 5. Frequently asked questions 6. Public Health Agency of Canada Act
Corporate management and reporting:
1. Audits 2. Evaluations 3. Public engagement 4. Proactive disclosure 5. Departmental plans 6. External advisory bodies 7. Quarterly financial reports 8. Departmental results report 9. Access to information and privacy 10. PHAC Sustainable Development Strategy 11. Fighting against forced labour and child labour in Canadian supply chains
We encourage everyone to read the 2024-25 PHAC Departmental Plan to learn more about the many ways PHAC is working to prevent disease and injuries, prepare for and respond to public health threats and promote good physical and mental health. The Honourable Mark Holland, P.C., M.P.Minister of Health.
9 hours ago · Canada needs to learn from the COVID-19 pandemic and take action before the next health emergency strikes, an expert panel of doctors and researchers say in a new independent report.
Canada’s public health priorities and programs—for example, by participating in international working groups to develop new public health tools to protect, mitigate and respond to emerging public health threats.
PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY OF CANADA 2019-20 Departmental Results Report 3 Results at a glance Over the past fiscal year, PHAC continued to promote and protect the health and safety of Canadians by taking further action on long-standing public health priorities and responding to COVID-19.
To help achieve positive results for Canadians, PHAC will implement programs that strengthen Canada’s public health system, improve the overall health of Canadians through health promotion and disease prevention, and help prevent, prepare for, and respond to domestic and international health crises.
