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Royal Commission on Health Services, 1961 to 1964 The Royal Commission on Health Services, also known as the Hall Commission, was established by Order in Council on June 20, 1961, under Part I of the Inquiries Act. Its purpose was to: ... inquire into and report upon the existing…

A New Perspective on the Health of Canadians (Lalonde Report) (1973-1974) In June 1973, the Minister of the former Department of National Health and Welfare asked the Department of Health to develop a new direction for future health care policy. The policy document, or "green…

ARCHIVED - Health Services Review (1979-1980) The Health Services Review was established under terms of reference, or guidelines, that were set out by the federal and provincial ministers of Health on September 17, 1979. These terms, which refer to the national health policy,…

ARCHIVED - National Forum on Health, 1994 to 1997 The National Forum on Health was announced in October 1994 by then Prime Minister, Jean Chrétien. The Forum's purpose was to: ... involve and inform Canadians and to advise the federal government on innovative ways to improve our…

Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology on the State of the Health Care System in Canada (Kirby Committee) - Health Canada In December 1999, the Senate asked the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology, also known as the…

Commission on the Future of Health Care in Canada: The Romanow Commission Note: This section replaces the former Web site of the Commission on the Future of Health Care in Canada (Romanow Commission) which has been archived in the Government of Canada Web Archive. In April 2001,…

Canada-Ontario Contribution Agreement to Support Frontline Health Workers, First Responders and Public Safety Personnel (the "Agreement") Between: His Majesty the King in Right of Canada (hereinafter referred to as "Canada" or "Government of Canada") as represented by the…

COVID-19 Proof of Vaccination Fund On this page Overview Ministerial letters Overview Vaccination is one of the most effective ways to: protect yourself from the serious outcomes of COVID-19 protect our health care system capacity help build healthier communities In summer of…

Improving Affordable Access to Prescription Drugs FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN: HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF CANADA , ("Canada" or "Government of Canada") as represented by the Minister of Health ("the federal Minister") AND: GOVERNMENT OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND ("PEI") as…

Pan-Canadian virtual care priorities in response to COVID-19 Federal, provincial, territorial collaboration The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed Canadian health systems to innovate quickly, given the significant disruption the pandemic has caused to the delivery of in-person health…