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In Committee from the House of Commons
Health – December 6, 2023
MPs meet to continue their study of an advanced purchase agreement to buy vaccines from the company Medicago. Health Minister Mark Holland appears and answers questions. Appearing before the committee to testify are Celia Lourenco (Department of Health), Heather Jeffrey and Dr. Donald Sheppard (Public Health Agency of Canada).
Health – December 4, 2023
MPs meet to study the opioid crisis as well as a federal government agreement to purchase vaccines from Medicago. Appearing as witnesses on the topic of opioids are officials from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Department of Health, Department of Indigenous Services, Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness and the Public Health Agency of Canada. Appearing to testify on the agreement with Medicago are officials from the Department of Public Works and Government Services and the Office of the Auditor General.
Health – November 29, 2023
MPs meet to continue their study of women's health. Appearing as witnesses are Dr. Dong Bach Nguyen, Dr. Andrew Zakhari (McGill University Health Centre), Dr. Catherine Allaire, Kate Wahl (EndoAct Canada), Dr. Elaine Jolly and Dr. Fiona Mattatall.
Health - November 27, 2023
The committee meets to study the topic of women's health. Appearing at the committee as witnesses are officials from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Department of Health and the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Health- November 8, 2023
MPs meet to debate matters of committee business.
Health - November 6, 2023
The committee meets to debate a request to study a Public Health Agency of Canada contract.
Health- November 1, 2023
The committee meets to receive a briefing from the minister of health and the minister of mental health and addictions on their mandate letters. Ministers Mark Holland and Ya'ara Saks give statements and answer questions. Appearing as witnesses are officials from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Department of Health and Public Health Agency of Canada.
Health- October 30, 2023
The committee meets to study regulatory changes for natural health products. Appearing at the committee as witnesses are Aaron Skelton and Adam Gibson (Canadian Health Food Association), Sylvia Hyland and Melissa Sheldrick (Institute for Safe Medication Practices Canada), Gerry Harrington (Food, Health & Consumer Products of Canada) and Mackie Vadacchino (as an individual).
Health- October 25, 2023
The committee resumes its clause-by-clause consideration of Bill C-293, an act respecting pandemic prevention and preparedness.
Health - October 18, 2023
The committee meets to study Bill C-293, an Act respecting pandemic prevention and preparedness. Appearing before the committee as witnesses are Dr. Kathleen Ross (Canadian Medical Association), Melissa Matlow, Michèle Hamers (World Animal Protection), Dr. Lisa Barrett and Prof. Patrick Taillon.
Health- September 27, 2023
MPs meet to receive a briefing on natural health products regulations from Department of Health officials. Appearing as witnesses are Dr. Supriya Sharma, chief medical adviser with Health Canada, as well as Linsey Hollett and Celia Lourenco.
Health - March 23, 2023
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos and Mental Health Minister Carolyn Bennett appear before the committee as part of its study of the government’s spending estimates. Also appearing are senior officials from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Department of Health, and the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Health – September 27, 2022
The committee resumes its study of children's health. Dr. Marie-Claude Roy (Association des pédiatres du Québec), Dr. Mark Feldman (Canadian Paediatric Society) and Emily Gruenwoldt (Children's Healthcare Canada) appear as witnesses.
Minister Bennett Discusses Govt Policies On Mental Health Issues & Addictions
Health: June 15, 2022 Associate Minister of Health and Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Minister Carolyn Bennett briefs the committee and takes questions on her mandate and priorities as part of the committee's examination of mental health issues and addictions in Canada. Officials from the Department of Health and representatives from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and Public Health Agency of Canada also appear as witnesses.
Briefing From Health Minister On Supplementary Estimates For 2022-23
Health - June 8, 20222 Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos speaks to the committee about the latest supplementary estimates for his department. Representatives from the Department of Health, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, and the Public Health Agency of Canada also appeared as witnesses and answered questions.
Ministers Duclos and Bennett Discuss Departmental Spending Plans
Health - March 21, 2022: Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos and Mental Health and Addictions Minister Carolyn Bennett discuss spending plans and the main estimates for the Health Department. The committee also hears from witnesses as part of its study on Canada's health workforce.
Health Committee Hears From Health Minister, Canada’s Top Doctor on COVID-19
Health - January 18, 2022: The committee begins its study into recent COVID-19 developments in Canada and hears from experts, including federal Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos and Canada's chief public health officer, Dr. Theresa Tam. Also appearing as witnesses are Stephen Lucas (Department of Health), Paul Thompson (Department of Public Works and Government Services), Matthew Tunis (National Advisory Committee on Immunization) and Harpreet S. Kochhar (Public Health Agency of Canada).
Health Committee Discusses Request for a Study of Recent COVID-19 Developments
Health - January 14, 2022: The committee meets to consider the request from four of its members to begin a formal study on recent COVID-19 developments in Canada.
Health Committee Hears from Border Officials and Dr. Theresa Tam
Health - May 21, 2021: Members meet to discuss the COVID-19 sitation in Canada. The committee hears from officials from the Canada Border Services Agency and Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s chief public health officer. (no interpretation)
Health Committee Hears from Health, Procurement Ministers & Canada's Top Doctor
Health: April 16, 2021: Health Minister Patty Hajdu, Public Services and Procurement Minister Anita Anand and Canada’s chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam provide an update on the federal government’s work to protect Canadians against COVID-19. Also appearing before the committee studying the emergency are Dr. Michael Strong (president, Canadian Institutes of Health Research); Stephen Lucas (deputy minister, Department of Health); and Bill Matthews (deputy minister) and Michael Vandergrift (associate deputy minister, Public Services and Procurement Canada). Public Health Agency of Canada officials Iain Stewart, president; MGen Dany Fortin, vice-president and Dr. Matthew Tunis, executive secretary, National Advisory Committee on Immunization, are also in attendance.