Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
The mission of the Agency is to promote and protect the health of Canadians through leadership, partnership, innovation and action in public health.
Focussed on more effective efforts to prevent chronic diseases, like cancer and heart disease, prevent injuries and respond to public health emergencies and infectious disease outbreaks, the Public Health Agency of Canada works closely with provinces and territories to keep Canadians healthy and help reduce pressures on the health care system.