Health Canada
Health Canada
Health Canada is responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health. It ensures that high-quality health services are accessible, and works to reduce health risks.
We are a federal institution that is part of the Health portfolio.
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Services and information
Bouchard (Phoenix pay system) class action:
A settlement has been reached in the Bouchard class action against the Government of Canada. Consult the first notification to class members to learn more about the settlement, who’s included in the class action, how to participate in the hearing to approve the settlement or how to opt out of the class action.
Product Safety
Recalls and alerts. Standards and regulations for consumers. Health risks for pest control and chemical products.
Drugs and health products
Regulating drugs and health products to support public safety.
Environmental and workplace health
Health effects of environmental and workplace factors including air, noise, soil and water pollution.
Food and nutrition
Information on Canada's food guide, food labels, food recalls and outbreaks, food safety, how we monitor and measure food and nutrient consumption.
Health care system
Our health care system, including commissions and inquiries, eHealth, pharmaceuticals, legislation and guidelines.
Health concerns
Preventing health problems by educating the public on drugs, diseases and more.
Healthy living
Supporting your physical, mental and spiritual health through healthy eating, physical activity and more.
Health science and research
Helping you make informed decisions about health through science, research and testing.
Ministers and management
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health
Deputy Minister of Health Canada
Associate Deputy Minister of Health Canada
Features
Radon action month
Test your home today!
Medicine safety
Learn how to use your medications safely.
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