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Vaccines
Vaccines: approved drugs and medical devices in 2017. -
Understanding a broader range of opioid-related hospitalizations in Canada
This brief report summarizes national data (excluding Quebec) for these three categories of hospitalizations for opioid-related harms, between April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019. -
Questions and Answers - Access to Drugs in Exceptional Circumstances
Urgent public health needs can occur, for example, during a flu pandemic, situations such as the opioid crisis or a military health emergency. Sometimes a drug that is needed... -
Emergency Response
During a health emergency or disaster, Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada are responsible for supporting emergency health and social services in the provinces... -
Health product advertising incidents related to COVID-19: COVID-19...
Learn more about drugs and vaccines being developed or authorized for COVID-19. -
COVID-19 Treatments
Many potential drugs and treatments for use against COVID-19 are being evaluated in Canada and around the world. Several different types of treatments have been developed. |... -
Water Talk - Enteric viruses in drinking water
Learn about the health effects of enteric viruses and how to reduce your exposure from your drinking water. -
Federal Contaminated Site Risk Assessment in Canada, Part VII: Guidance for...
This guidance document was prepared to provide guidance for federal departments. -
Chemical Contaminants e-Notice
Join Health Canada's Chemical Contaminants e-Notice, a free service to stay on top of issued advice as well as regulatory and scientific developments in the area of food... -
Indoor air contaminants
Air contaminants are pollutants that are present in the air and can put your health at risk. Learn about the different indoor air contaminants. -
Chemical Contaminants
Food contaminants and other adulterating substances are chemicals that may be present in foods at levels that could impact the overall safety and/or quality of foods. These... -
Contaminated Sites
Health Canada recognizes that a clean environment is key to maintaining and improving the health of Canadians. However, a history of commercial, industrial, residential, and... -
Environmental Contaminants
Environmental contaminants are substances that, when accidentally or deliberately introduced into the environment, may have the potential to harm people, wildlife and plants. -
Human Health Risk Assessment for Coarse Particulate Matter: executive summary
Health Canada has completed a detailed risk assessment entitled "Human Health Risk Assessment for Coarse Particulate Matter", a stand-alone piece focusing on the potential... -
Infographic: What is fine particulate matter (PM2.5)?
Fine Particulate Matter (also known as PM2.5) are particles in the air that measure less than 2.5 micrometers (μm) in diameter, and typically consists of a mix of things like... -
Fine particulate matter
Find out about fine particulate matter, its sources and health risks. -
Road traffic and air pollution
Learn about sources of traffic-related air pollution, its health effects and how to minimize your risk. -
Health effects of air pollution
Find out how indoor air pollution can affect your health, who is at risk for getting sick and what symptoms you may experience because of air pollution. -
Plastic pollution - information sheet
English: The Government of Canada undertook a thorough scientific review of the potential impacts of plastic pollution on human health and the environment.... -
Traffic-related air pollution
Traffic is a major source of air pollution especially in urban areas. Traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) is a mixture of pollutants from vehicle exhaust, tire and brake wear,...