News Release
2003-97
December 9, 2003
For immediate release
Ministers announce Chair and Councillors of Health Council
OTTAWA - The Honourable Anne McLellan, Federal Minister of Health and
the Honourable Colin Hansen, British Columbia Minister of Health Services, on behalf of
participating federal, provincial and territorial Ministers of Health, today announced
the Chair of the Health Council and 25 councillors.
Michael Decter, who was selected unanimously by participating Health Ministers, will serve
as Chair. Health Ministers are confident that Mr. Decter, a highly respected health care
policy commentator and administrator, working with the councillors who bring together diverse
perspectives and a wealth of expertise, will successfully fulfil the mandate for the Health
Council set out by First Ministers.
The establishment of the Health Council was a key commitment of the February 2003 First
Ministers' Accord on Health Care Renewal as part of their efforts to improve accountability
within the health care system. This decision has been widely supported by the public and
health care stakeholders.
The Health Council will have a mandate to monitor and make public reports on the implementation
of the Accord. In addition to its independent Chair, it will have a government representative
from each participating jurisdiction and 13 expert/public representatives. The Council
will collaborate with Quebec's Council on Health and Welfare. Alberta is not participating
in the Health Council.
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Media Inquiries:
Farah Mohamed
Office of Anne McLellan
Minister of Health
(613) 957-1694
Communications Branch
Ministry of Health Services
British Columbia
(250) 952-1887
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