Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Social Affairs, Science and Technology

Issue 20 - Order of Reference

Extract from the Journal of the Senate of Tuesday June 19, 2003:

Resuming debate on the montion of the Honourable Senator Kirby seconded by the Honourable Senator Pépin:

That Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology be authorized to examine and report on the infrastructure and governance of the public health system in Canada, as well as on Canada's ability to respond to public health emergencies arising from outbreaks of infectious disease. In particular, the committee shall be authorized to examine and report on:

- the state and governance of the public health infrastructure in Canada;

- the roles and responsibilities of, and the coordination among, the various levels of government responsible for public health;

- the monitoring, surveillance and scientific testing capacity of existing agencies;

- the globalization of public health;

- the adequacy of funding and resources for public health infrastructure in Canada;

- the performance of public health infrastructure in selected countries;

- the feasibility of establishing a national public health legislation or agency as a means for better coordination and integration and improved emergency responsiveness;

- the Naylor Advisory Group Report and recommendations.

That the committee submit its report no later than March 31, 2004.

After debate,

The question being put on the motion, it was adopted.

Paul Bélisle,

Clerk of the Senate