Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)

Data updated April 13, 2026

Canada�s national public health agency responsible for surveillance, risk assessment, and public-health guidance.

Public Sector Governance Snapshot

Public Health Agencies & Institutes

Authority Type

National Public Health Institute

Jurisdiction

National

Coverage

1 country

Framework Status

Active

Function Areas

Public Health SurveillanceClinical Guidance PublicationPolicy Framework Development

Governance Notes

Wave 2 governance enrichment for Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC).

Verification

Verified

Psychedelic Engagement

Psychedelic-Adjacent Focus

Last Verified

Apr 13, 2026

Source Evidence

PHAC home

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health.html

Canadian drugs and substances portal

https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/substance-use.html