PHAC developed this Regulatory Openness and Transparency Framework (ROTF) with a view to contribute to the protection and promotion of the health of Canadians and their confidence in the regulatory system through timely and open communications on issues important to their well-being. The ROTF is consistent with the Government of Canada’s priorities related to Open GovernmentFootnote1, helps deliver on the Government’s commitments under the Cabinet Directive on Regulatory Management, and will strengthen and increase the relevance of PHAC’s regulatory policies, through engagement, transparency, and accountability.