The Expert Advisory Panel on Breast Implants met in Ottawa on September 29 and 30, 2005. The first day of the meeting included presentations from Health Canada and two manufacturers of the products and a time set aside for Panel members to hear directly from Canadians. The second day was held in camera for Panel members to deliberate on what they heard and to prepare advice based on the questions posed to them by Heath Canada. The questions related to the safety and effectiveness of silicone gel-filled breast implants.

• The Expert Advisory Panel has now submitted its report to Health Canada.

Labelling of Unpasteurized Fruit Juice / Cider
Thank you for participating in the consultation. The session closed on December 16, 2005 and Health Canada is now analyzing the responses. A summary of the analysis will be posted in Spring 2006, along with the next steps.

Online Consultation on Canada's Food Guide Revision
Due to the federal election, the online food guide consultations are currently on hold. The online survey Web site can be re-accessed after January 23, 2006. Thank you.

Request for comments on an issues paper regarding pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD)
Due to the federal election, this consultation has been suspended. This site will be updated as further information becomes available.

Measures to help ensure Canadians’ continued access to an adequate supply of safe and affordable drugs (Internet Consultation)
Thank you for participating in Health Canada's consultations regarding proposed measures to help ensure Canadians' continued access to an adequate supply of safe and affordable drugs. The consultation session closed on November 7, 2005. Health Canada will gather input sent through the Web, mail and e-mail, and will be developing two comprehensive reports of stakeholders' feedback.There will be one report on the proposed Drug Supply Network and the export restriction scheme, and the other a report on the proposed requirement for an established patient-practitioner relationship. The input received will help Health Canada optimize the drug supply network and to draft legislation and regulatory amendments to respond effectively to the needs of Canadians.

Regional Discussions on the National Youth and Young Adult Framework for Action on Tobacco Control
Due to the federal election, this consultation has been suspended. This site will be updated as further information becomes available.

Health Canada uses public involvement techniques to:

• Inform the public.
• Give the public a voice on issues of public concern.
• Include the public in our decision-making process.

When Health Canada engages the public, we not only engage citizens but also the individuals and groups affected by an issue.

Consultations are one way that we involve the public in our decision-making processes.

What Information is Available

In this section, you will find information and opportunities where the Canadian public can become meaningfully involved in our decision-making processes including:

• A comprehensive list of all posted Health Canada consultations -- past, current and some future, including reports from previous consultations.
• Our policies and practices regarding public involvement activities.
• A list of Health Canada public involvement activities including advisory committees.
• How and when you can get involved.

Consulting with Canadians
The Government of Canada's single-window to all federal consultations.

Office of the Voluntary Sector
The Voluntary Sector is often described as one of three equal pillars that make up Canadian society. The sector’s strength, vitality and capacity are key concerns for the Office of the Voluntary Sector in the Public Health Agency of Canada.