Public Health Agency of Canada

The role of the Public Health Agency of Canada is to:

Promote health;
Prevent and control chronic diseases and injuries;
Prevent and control infectious diseases;
Prepare for and respond to public health emergencies;
Serve as a central point for sharing Canada’s expertise with the rest of the world;
Apply international research and development to Canada’s public health programs; and
Strengthen intergovernmental collaboration on public health and facilitate national approaches to public health policy and planning.