News Release
2003-76
September 25, 2003
For immediate release
Minister of Health calls for federal candidates to the Health Council
OTTAWA - The Honourable Anne McLellan, Minister of Health, today announced
that the Government of Canada is seeking potential candidates for expert and public representatives
for the soon-to-be created Health Council. The deadline for submitting the names of potential
candidates is October 10, 2003.
The Health Council is an important part of the First Ministers' Accord on Health Care
Renewal as it will strengthen the accountability and transparency of the health care system
for Canadians.
On September 4, 2003, federal/provincial/territorial Ministers of Health agreed that they
will use the next seven weeks to expedite work on the Health Council. Ministers will recommend
a Chair; recommend non-governmental representatives and name government representatives.
They will work to ensure the Council has an appropriate mandate consistent with the 2003
First Ministers' Agreement and is affordable and non-bureaucratic. They will make recommendations
to their respective First Ministers regarding these issues.
In addition to a Chair, the Council will have 13 expert and public representatives, and
13 government representatives (one from each jurisdiction) for a total of 27. The Council
will publicly report through federal/provincial/territorial Ministers of Health and will
include representatives from both orders of government, experts and the public.
The federal government, as well as each province and territory may recommend up to four
potential candidates as either expert or public representatives on the Council. Ministers
of Health will then choose 13 public/expert representatives from this pool. Expert and
public representatives will play a key role on the Health Council by presenting a diverse
range of perspectives on health care issues. Potential candidates would be expected to
participate on a part-time basis.
Canadians can submit their suggestions for the Government of Canada's four potential expert
and public candidates via Health Canada's web site or in writing to:
Health Council
PL 0900 C2
Ottawa, ON
K1A 0K9
Fax: (613) 941-5366
Interested individuals or groups are encouraged to consult the attached selection criteria
and provide supporting background information. Potential candidates should be consulted
and agree to have their names and credentials submitted for the purpose of participating
in this selection process.
Selection Criteria for Expert and Public Representatives - Health Council
Expert candidates should have one or more of the following characteristics:
- Expertise in health system issues
- Expertise in patient/client issues
- Experience as a health care provider
- Expertise in other relevant areas, including performance measurement in health, governance
and accountability, and public finance
- Well-respected leaders in their field of expertise
Public candidates should have one or more of the following characteristics:
- Demonstrated interest in health care issues
- Experience in addressing health care issues at the local/community level
- Well-respected leaders in their community
Furthermore, candidates will not act as representatives of particular organizations.
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Media Inquiries:
Farah Mohamed
Office of Anne McLellan
Minister of Health
(613) 957-1694
Public Inquiries:
(613) 957-2991
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