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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Jordan's Principle
Information about Jordan’s Principle, including contacts for First Nations families
About the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act
How the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act protects those who help save a life during an overdose situation.
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Recalls and alerts
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Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
- Authorized Licensed Producers of Cannabis for Medical Purposes
- Drug Product Database
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Obtaining a natural health product licence
- Food labels
- Safe internal cooking temperatures
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Drugs and Health Products: Advisories, Warnings and Recalls
- Infant Feeding
Services and information
Consumer product safety
Protect against injury from everyday products, information for parents and professionals, and report an incident.
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
Controlling and regulating food products, and promoting good health through a nutritious and balanced diet.
First Nations and Inuit health
Improving the health of First Nations and Inuit through disease prevention, health care services, benefits and more.
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.
Science and research
Helping you make informed decisions about health through science, research and testing.
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Minister of Health
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Food allergies
Be alert, be safe.
Medical assistance in dying
Learn about the request process, who is eligible and who can provide the service.
Furniture tip-overs
See how you can protect your kids from furniture that could tip over.
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