External Advisory Bodies for the Public Health Agency of Canada
In fulfilling its mandate to keep Canadians safe and healthy, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) seeks information and advice from a variety of individuals with valuable knowledge, expertise, or experience; as well as organizations, agencies, and governments.
With the exception of Ministerial Advisory Bodies established by the Minister, all External Advisory Bodies (EABs) to PHAC are established with the approval of the President to provide such expert advice on scientific, technical, policy, or program matters within PHAC's mandate.
The PHAC External Advisory Body Policy (2024) ensures independent external advice in a transparent and open manner, and promotes the effective and consistent management, as well as good governance of PHAC's EABs. The policy also provides stakeholders and members of the public with accessible information on what to expect when PHAC seeks advice from an external advisory body.