Health Canada

Health Canada (French: Santé Canada) is the department of the government of Canada with responsibility for national public health.

The current Minister of Health is Leona Aglukkaq, a Conservative Member of Parliament appointed to the position by Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

Read more about Health Canada:  Offices, Laboratories, Related Legislation, Criticisms

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