Legislation and Guidelines
Health Canada develops and enforces regulations under Government of Canada legislation. The Department consults with the Canadian public, industry and other interested parties in the development of laws that protect the health Canadians. We also prepare guidelines and policies in order to help interpret and clarify the legislation related to acts for which Health Canada has a total or partial responsibility.
What is Legislation?
Legislation refers to laws, called Acts, which are enacted by Parliament, the legislative arm of government. There is also subordinate legislation where parliament delegates its law-making powers to other bodies (for example, Regulations or Rules).
What are Guidelines?
Guidelines are departmental policy and recommended standards or statements that derive from Legislation. They are based on extensive scientific research and often form the basis for new policies. Guidelines do not have the force of law or regulation.
What Information is Available?
In this section, you will find information on acts for which Health Canada has a total or partial responsibility for administration and acts in which Health Canada is involved or has a special interest in. Access to new, reviewed and recently changed regulations at Health Canada is also provided.
From here, you will find our guidelines on the diagnosis, treatment and care of diseases and conditions. You will also information about the agreements Health Canada is involved in with other departments, governments and stakeholders.
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