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Controlled substances and precursor chemicals The new Controlled Substances Regulations were published on December 17, 2025 and will replace the current regulations for controlled substances on October 1, 2026. For more information, please see the Regulatory Impact Analysis…

External Review of the Federally Funded Pan-Canadian Health Organizations – Implementation Phase Development of an implementation plan (July - December, 2018) On March 27, 2018, the report of the external review of the federally funded pan-Canadian health organizations (PCHOs)…

Legislation and Guidelines Health Canada administers many pieces of legislation and develops and enforces regulations under this legislation that have a direct impact on the health and safety of Canadians. The Department consults with the Canadian public, industry,…

Health Indicators Health indicators help keep Canadians informed about the progress of renewing and strengthening health care in Canada. Health indicator reports provide information on health care across the country and allow governments and Canadians to compare data, track…

Health agreements Health agreements about issues that concern the Canadian health care system and impact the health of Canadians Services and information National pharmacare How we’re working with our partners to help you get the medications you need Working together to improve…

About health care services provided in hospitals Hospitals are an important part of the health care system. They are operated and managed by the provinces and territories. Hospitals provide medically necessary in-patient and out-patient hospital services. Medically necessary…

Working in our health care system Get information on careers and professional development. Services and information Career and workforce development Find out about learning and training opportunities in public health as well as internship opportunities for students. What we’re…

Primary care Primary care, which is also called family health services, is often your first point of contact with the health care system. A primary care provider will help to coordinate care between services and over time. Primary care is also your entry into accessing…

About Canada's health care system On this page How the health care system works About the services that are provided Canada's role in the health care system How the health care system works Canada has a universal health care system funded through taxes. This means that eligible…

About health insurance cards A health insurance card gives Canadian citizens and permanent residents access to health care services. Each province and territory funds these services, which include services provided by doctors and other health care providers and care in hospitals.…