Closed consultation on the proposed phased implementation of the incorporated by reference list for the Ministerial Reliance Order

Health Canada was seeking feedback on the proposed phased implementation of the incorporated by reference (IbR) list under the proposed Ministerial Reliance Order (Order). This included feedback on the development and updating of the IbR list, as well as the high-level categories proposed for Phase 1.

Read the proposed phased implementation of the incorporated by reference list for the Ministerial Reliance Order notice to learn more about the proposed Order and how the IbR list would be developed and updated.

Who was the focus of this consultation

We engaged with:

• academia
• health system partners
• health care professionals
• interested members of the public
• patient involvement organizations
• livestock producers and associations
• industry and industry associations (human and veterinary)

Key questions for discussion

Through this consultation, Health Canada was seeking feedback on:

• the proposed approach to developing and updating the IbR list
• the proposed categories for inclusion in Phase 1 and
• considerations that should inform future phases of the IbR list

Input received will be used to inform next steps related to the management of the list, including the approach to consultation for Phase 2 of the IbR list. This will help ensure that the policy for populating the IbR list is informed by and responsive to industry, downstream partners such as provinces and territories, other interested stakeholders and the public.

Contact us

Health Canada
150 Tunney's Pasture Driveway
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0K9
Address locator: 302B

Email: lrm.consultations-mlr@hc-sc.gc.ca