Healthy Canadians: A Healthier World

A stronger public health system means healthier Canadians

PHAC works with numerous national and international partners on a wide variety of crucial initiatives related to the health and well being of Canadians: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer Healthy living and chronic disease initiatives National Immunization Strategy Aboriginal public health strategy Health promotion and injury prevention for children and seniors HIV/AIDS and other vaccine initiatives International avian and pandemic influenza preparedness Healthcare acquired infections Emergency management of disease outbreaks at airports and ports of entry to Canada Food-and water-borne outbreak management Specialized training in applied epidemiology Promoting science and innovation in public health

Canada is renowned throughout the world for a public health system that fosters and supports excellent health promotion programs, groundbreaking scientific and epidemiological research and internationally recognized expertise. PHAC strengthens this system by addressing a variety of significant challenges, such as the burden of chronic disease on the healthcare system. As a new federal agency, we are also expanding capacity, expertise and readiness within PHAC and among all health professionals across Canada.

PHAC is building a comprehensive public health system through the careful stewardship of our people, partnerships and resources. Dedicated to service and committed to excellence, we have the tools, knowledge, vision and leadership to overcome today’s greatest public health challenges for the benefit of Canadians and people around the world.