A Science Strategy for the Public Health Agency of Canada

A foundation of scientific excellence should be the base of a world-class public health system.Science is at the core of the Public Health Agency of Canada's (PHAC) mission to improve the health of all the people and communities within Canada.It is enshrined in our enabling legislation, which gives Canada's Chief Public Health Officer the role of providing "the Minister and the President [of PHAC] with public health advice that is developed on a scientific basis".As the national public health institution of Canada, the science we fund, conduct and use enables effective, evidenceinformed decision-making, supports strong communication to the public and empowers people in Canada to take measures to protect and promote their health.