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About the Canada Health Act The Canada Health Act is Canada's federal legislation for publicly funded health care insurance. Under the act, eligible residents of Canada must have reasonable access to required health services. The services are to be provided on the same terms and…

Environmental and Workplace Health On the Health Canada Web site, each navigation section (listed on the left-hand side of the screen) has its own Contact Us page. To find contact information for topics other than Environmental and Workplace Health, visit the Main Contact Us page…

Drinking water quality in Canada Water highlights New guideline summary table Join our e-mail list Safe drinking water is everybody's business. Managing drinking water supplies properly, from the source water to the consumer's tap, takes a great deal of knowledge and coordination…

Employee Assistance Services: About us About us Our programs Employee Assistance Program For service providers Contact us On this page: Employee Assistance Services Why work with us Employee Assistance Services Health Canada’s Employee Assistance Services offers workplace…

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Roles, responsibilities and requirements under WHMIS, amendments to supplier regulations, protecting confidential business information, compliance and enforcement, international cooperation, supplier resources, newsletter…

Reports and Publications – Environmental and Workplace Health Health Canada publishes resources on a variety of health related topics for Canadians as well as researchers and health professionals. The following reports and publications aim to increase awareness and educate…

Environment and workplace health consultations Health Canada recognizes that one of the key challenges in governance today is meaningful public involvement in policy and programme development, service delivery, and legislative and regulatory initiatives. Canadians are better…

Environmental and workplace health legislation and guidelines Health Canada develops and enforces regulations under Government of Canada legislation. The Department consults with the Canadian public, industry and other interested parties in the development of laws that protect…

Radiation and your health Radiation, its uses, health effects and safety standards. Most requested Radon: Testing your home About radiation Everyday things that emit radiation Radiation safety codes Healthy Home Challenge Services and information Understanding radiation About…

Occupational Health and Safety Health Canada contributes to occupational health and safety (OHS) issues by coordinating the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System and monitoring workplace radiation exposure. Health Canada also provides employee assistance services and…