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Before engaging the government, it is important to understand how the different levels of government work and what their focus or mandate is. This will help you decide who to target in your personal advocacy efforts. Health care is a shared responsibility between the Federal Government - through Health Canada - and the provincial and territorial partners.
Health Canada’s role is to:
Health Canada is responsible for:
In collaboration with Health Canada, the Public Health Agency of Canada is responsible for:
Statistics Canada:
Learn more about Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada.
To contact Health Canada, or the Minister of Health, click here.
* In each province or territory across Canada the official name of the department may vary. Refer to the contact information list for the proper title in your province.
There are many key players in government that can help you raise your issues:
Who to target:
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