National Forum on Health, 1994 to 1997
The National Forum on Health was announced in October 1994 by then Prime
Minister, Jean Chrétien. The Forum’s purpose was to:
... involve and inform Canadians and to advise the federal government on
innovative ways to improve our health system and the health of Canada’s
people.
The Prime Minister chaired the Forum, the federal Minister of Health was
Vice Chair and 24 members from across Canada with significant and particular
expertise in and knowledge of health and the health care system acted as the
other sitting members. The Forum officially ended its operations in June
1997.
Reports
The Forum published two final reports,
Canada Health Action: Building on the Legacy. Vol. I: Final Report
and
Canada Health
Action: Building on the Legacy: Vol. II: Synthesis
Reports and Issue Papers, in February 1997.
The recommendations were
organized under four themes:
- Values;
- Striking a balance;
- Determinants of health; and
- Evidence-based decision making.
Print copies are available at some public libraries, depository libraries throughout Canada, and some university libraries.
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