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- [Transporting dangerous goods - Regulations](https://tc.canada.ca/en/corporate-services/acts-regulations/list-regulations/transportation-dangerous-goods-regulations)
- [*Canadian Aviation Regulations*](https://tc.canada.ca/en/corporate-services/acts-regulations/list-regulations/canadian-aviation-regulations-sor-96-433)
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- [Science and innovation](https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada.html)
- [Science and innovation: home](https://www.canada.ca/en/services/science.html)
- [Research funding and awards](https://www.canada.ca/en/services/science/researchfunding.html)
- [R\&D and innovation](https://www.canada.ca/en/services/science/innovation.html)
- [Science subjects](https://www.canada.ca/en/services/science/sciencesubjects.html)
- [Health emergency readiness](https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/ised/en/programs-and-initiatives/health-emergency-readiness-canada)
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- [Our environment](https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/our-environment.html)
- [Federal Open Science Repository of Canada](https://open-science.canada.ca/home?utm_campaign=fosrc-promo-jan-2024&utm_medium=pog&utm_source=ised-e)
- [Most requested](https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada.html)
- [Grants for technological innovation (IRAP)](https://nrc.canada.ca/en/support-technology-innovation/financial-support-technology-innovation)
- [National building codes](https://nrc.canada.ca/en/certifications-evaluations-standards/codes-canada/codes-canada-publications)
- [Federal Science Libraries Network](https://science-libraries.canada.ca/eng/home/)
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- [Sign in to a Government of Canada account](https://www.canada.ca/en/government/sign-in-online-account.html)
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- [Benefits payments dates](https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/calendar.html)
- [Canada child benefit](https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/child-family-benefits/canada-child-benefit-overview.html)
- [Canadian Retirement Income Calculator](https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/cpp/retirement-income-calculator.html)
- [Prepare tax returns for someone who died](https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/life-events/doing-taxes-someone-died.html)
- [Get a birth certificate](https://www.canada.ca/en/services/life-events/child/register-birth.html)
- [Apply for a SIN](https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/sin.html)
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# Health Canada
# Health Canada
Health Canada is responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health. It ensures that high-quality health services are accessible, and works to reduce health risks.
We are a federal institution that is part of the [Health portfolio.](https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/corporate/health-portfolio.html)
## Spotlight on
[Report an unsafe product](https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/report-incident/consumers.html)
## Most requested
- [Recalls and safety alerts](https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en)
- [Canada’s food guide](https://food-guide.canada.ca/en/)
- [Substance use](https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/substance-use.html)
- [Drug Product Database](https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/drug-products/drug-product-database.html)
## Services and information
### [Product Safety](https://www.canada.ca/en/services/health/product-safety.html)
Recalls and alerts. Standards and regulations for consumers. Health risks for pest control and chemical products.
### [Drugs and health products](https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products.html)
Regulating drugs and health products to support public safety.
### [Environmental and workplace health](https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/environmental-workplace-health.html)
Health effects of environmental and workplace factors including air, noise, soil and water pollution.
### [Food and nutrition](https://www.canada.ca/en/services/health/food-nutrition.html)
Information on Canada's food guide, food labels, food recalls and outbreaks, food safety, how we monitor and measure food and nutrient consumption.
### [Health care system](https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/health-care-system.html)
Our health care system, including commissions and inquiries, eHealth, pharmaceuticals, legislation and guidelines.
### [Health concerns](https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/health-concerns.html)
Preventing health problems by educating the public on drugs, diseases and more.
### [Healthy living](https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/healthy-living.html)
Supporting your physical, mental and spiritual health through healthy eating, physical activity and more.
### [Health science and research](https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/science-research.html)
Helping you make informed decisions about health through science, research and testing.
## Contact us
- [Contact Health Canada](https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/corporate/contact-us.html)
- [Report a health and safety concern](https://www.canada.ca/en/services/health/report-health-safety-concern.html)
## About Health Canada
- [Mandate](https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/corporate/mandate.html)
- [Organizational structure](https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/corporate/organizational-structure.html)
- [Transparency](https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/corporate/transparency.html)
- [Job opportunities](https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/corporate/about-health-canada/activities-responsibilities/careers-health-canada.html)
- [Programs](https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/programs.html)
- [Portfolio](https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/corporate/health-portfolio.html)
- [Accessibility](https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/corporate/accessibility.html)
- [Consultations](https://www.canada.ca/en/services/health/consultations.html)
- [Open government](https://open.canada.ca/data/en/organization/hc-sc)
## On social media
- [Facebook: Healthy Canadians](https://www.facebook.com/HealthyCdns)
- [X: @GovCanHealth](https://twitter.com/GovCanHealth)
- [Youtube: YouTube](https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada.html#youtube)
- [Instagram: healthycdns](https://www.instagram.com/healthycdns/)
- [LinkedIn: Health Canada](https://www.linkedin.com/company/health-canada)
## Youtube
- [Health Canada](https://www.youtube.com/user/healthcanada)
- [Healthy Canadians](https://www.youtube.com/user/HealthyCdns)
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## Ministers and management
### [The Honourable Marjorie Michel](https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/corporate/about-health-canada/branches-agencies/minister-health.html)

Minister of Health
### Maggie Chi

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health
### [Shalene Curtis-Micallef](https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/corporate/about-health-canada/branches-agencies/deputy-minister.html)

Deputy Minister of Health Canada
## News
- [Message from the Minister of Health – World Health Day 2026](https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/04/message-from-the-minister-of-health--world-health-day-2026.html)
2026-04-07 14:00
- [Expanding Mental Health and Substance Use Support for Frontline Workers in Ontario](https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/04/expanding-mental-health-and-substance-use-support-for-frontline-workers-in-ontario.html)
2026-04-01 18:58
- [Government of Canada to make an announcement on mental health and substance use support for first responders and frontline workers](https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-to-make-an-announcement-on-mental-health-support-and-substance-use-for-first-responders-and-frontline-workers.html)
2026-03-31 18:40
More: [Health Canada news](https://www.canada.ca/en/news/advanced-news-search/news-results.html?_=1715886804157&dprtmnt=departmentofhealth&start=&end=)
## Features

### [Your voice matters: \#HealthyMen](https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/healthy-living/improving-health-men-canada.html#j)
Help shape the first Men and Boys’ Health Strategy. Questionnaire closes June 1, 2026.

### [Barbecue safety](https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/home-garden-safety/barbecue-safety.html)
Safely use your barbecue and portable stoves.
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## About this site
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#### Themes and topics
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- [Health](https://www.canada.ca/en/services/health.html)
- [Taxes](https://www.canada.ca/en/services/taxes.html)
- [Environment and natural resources](https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment.html)
- [National security and defence](https://www.canada.ca/en/services/defence.html)
- [Culture, history and sport](https://www.canada.ca/en/services/culture.html)
- [Policing, justice and emergencies](https://www.canada.ca/en/services/policing.html)
- [Transport and infrastructure](https://www.canada.ca/en/services/transport.html)
- [Canada and the world](https://www.international.gc.ca/world-monde/index.aspx?lang=eng)
- [Money and finances](https://www.canada.ca/en/services/finance.html)
- [Science and innovation](https://www.canada.ca/en/services/science.html)
- [Indigenous Peoples](https://www.canada.ca/en/services/indigenous-peoples.html)
- [Veterans and military](https://www.canada.ca/en/services/veterans-military.html)
- [Youth](https://www.canada.ca/en/services/youth.html)
- [Manage life events](https://www.canada.ca/en/services/life-events.html)
### Government of Canada Corporate
- [Social media](https://www.canada.ca/en/social.html)
- [Mobile applications](https://www.canada.ca/en/mobile.html)
- [About Canada.ca](https://www.canada.ca/en/government/about-canada-ca.html)
- [Terms and conditions](https://www.canada.ca/en/transparency/terms.html)
- [Privacy](https://www.canada.ca/en/transparency/privacy.html)
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| Readable Markdown | ## Health Canada
Health Canada is responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health. It ensures that high-quality health services are accessible, and works to reduce health risks.
We are a federal institution that is part of the [Health portfolio.](https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/corporate/health-portfolio.html)
## Services and information
### [Product Safety](https://www.canada.ca/en/services/health/product-safety.html)
Recalls and alerts. Standards and regulations for consumers. Health risks for pest control and chemical products.
### [Food and nutrition](https://www.canada.ca/en/services/health/food-nutrition.html)
Information on Canada's food guide, food labels, food recalls and outbreaks, food safety, how we monitor and measure food and nutrient consumption.
### [Health care system](https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/health-care-system.html)
Our health care system, including commissions and inquiries, eHealth, pharmaceuticals, legislation and guidelines.
### [Health concerns](https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/health-concerns.html)
Preventing health problems by educating the public on drugs, diseases and more.
### [Healthy living](https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/healthy-living.html)
Supporting your physical, mental and spiritual health through healthy eating, physical activity and more. |
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