Science Advisory Board
The Science Advisory Board (SAB) was established in 1997 to provide independent advice to the Minister of Health on how to foster the best science in health protection, and to secure and maintain public confidence in our work.
When Health Canada realigned in 2000, the scope of the Board's mandate broadened to encompass all of Health Canada's scientific programs and activities. Our responsibilities include providing strategic advice on the future direction of Health Canada's scientific programs, on emerging health science issues and trends, and on scientific partnerships and linkages. We make recommendations on Health Canada's priorities, and advise on the relevance and effectiveness of its research.
The Board is supported by a Secretariat located within the Office of the Chief Scientist. The Secretariat provides strategic advice and support to the Board, and prepares the meeting agenda for approval by the Deputy Minister. It also coordinates the preparation of documents for the meetings, and prepares the meeting summaries and reports to the Minister for approval by the Board.
For more information, please contact the Science Advisory Board Secretariat.
News Releases
Headline: Health Canada names new chairperson to lead the Science Advisory Board
Date: June 2005
Location: Ottawa
Headline: Minister appoints 5 new members to the Science Advisory Board
Date: March 2005
Location: Ottawa
Past News Releases
Headline: Rock and Owen announce the appointment of a new Chair of the Science Advisory Board
Date: May 18, 2001
Location: Vancouver
Reports
Each September, the Secretariat prepares an Annual Report, which briefly highlights the work of the Board for the past year. This is approved by the Board and presented to the Minister. As required, the Board also produces a number of publications in response to present and emerging issues in health.
Visit the Science and Research Reports and Publications section to view our annual reports as well as other Science Advisory Board related publications.
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