Introduction to Science at Health Canada

Overview

Delivery method

Online

Duration

7 minutes

Audience

Employees

Description

This seven-minute video demonstrates the breadth of science that underpins how Health Canada carries out its mandate. It provides the viewer with an overview of the science roles, functions, and priorities in the Department and positions them within the delivery of services to Canadians. It also demonstrates how other non-science functions play important roles in supporting science excellence at Health Canada.

• Health Canada science in research, regulatory, and social and behavioural science roles.
• Corporate functions which enable and support science excellence.
• The Health Canada Science and Research Excellence Framework, its pillars, and how elements are implemented in the department.
• The Science and Research Integration Network (SciRIN).
• Government-wide priorities such as open science, SGBA Plus and Anti-racism in science.