Science Advice and Decision Making
Good advice from scientists helps us make good decisions about health.
Scientists contribute to decision making by collecting and analyzing information
related to health risks, and identifying possible ways of dealing with
those risks.
Within Health Canada, many knowledgeable scientific experts provide advice
to our Minister and Deputy Minister. But we also seek advice from external
independent experts, who review the quality of science we perform, and
provide recommendations on programs and policy.
 What Information is Available
In this section, you'll read about the formal process most commonly used
for making decisions at Health Canada. You'll also find out about how
Health Canada seeks advice from a broad range of experts - in the
department, in government, and in the wider science community.
For example, the Research Ethics Board reviews all research involving
human subjects funded or performed by Health Canada, while the Science
Advisory Board provides advice to the Minister of Health on a range of
issues related to the department's science. Health Canada also benefits
from the suggestions of over 100 additional advisory committees and panels.
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