Canadian Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System (CARSS)

The Canadian Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System (CARSS) Report – 2020 is now available on the Government of Canada website.

The CARSS report provides an integrated picture of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and antimicrobial use (AMU) in Canada, prioritizing data acquired by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and its partners.  Web links to this year’s report will be circulated shortly. 

This year’s report provides details on AMR in organisms of highest concern to Canadians, as well as information on AMU in human and animal populations.  In summary:

• There are indications that the AMR landscape is worsening in humans.
• AMU continues to increase in humans, particularly in elderly Canadians.
• Despite overall declines, the quantities of antimicrobials sold for use in animals increased between 2017 and 2018.

The growing trend of AMR is a problem that no entity can solve on its own. We look forward to the continued and improved integration of AMR and AMU data from all PHAC partners, as we collaboratively work towards limiting the rise of AMR infections in Canada.

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/drugs-health-products/canadian-antimicrobial-resistance-surveillance-system-2020-report.html