Healthcare (Canada-U.S. Relations)

Pan-American Health Organization

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Pan-American Health Organization

The Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) is a specialized international health agency for the Americas who worked with countries to improve and protect people's health.
PAHO was established in December 1902, and is based in Washington, D.C. and operates under the leadership of 51 member countries and territories (of which Canada and the United States are part of).
PAHO is part of the United Nations and the Pan-American Sanitary Bureau (PASB), which is the Secretariat of the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) and is the oldest, continuously functioning, international health agency in the world.
The relationship between PAHO and the United States of America originates back to the founding of the Organization when 11 countries (including the US) met in Washington, DC in December 1902, at the first General International Sanitary Convention of the American Republics who had a goal to ensure effective cooperation in promoting good health in the Americas.
Canada has been actively engaged in achieving proper health in the America's since 1971 when they joined PAHO and the World Health Organization.
Canada has its own PAHO Portal where it discusses health issues in the Americas in a user-friendly space and works alongside Government of Canada institutions who work alongside PAHO regularly.

Citation

"Who We Are." PAHO: Pan American Health Organization. World Health Organization. Accessed on May 24, 2022. https://www.paho.org/en/who-we-are#:~:text=We%20provide%20technical%20cooperation%20to,specialized%20centers%20in%20the%20region.

Further Readings

For Canada's role in PAHO:
https://www.paho.org/en/canada & https://www3.paho.org/canada/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=12:paho-canada-about&Itemid=303&lang=en

For the U.S.' role in PAHO: https://www.paho.org/en/united-states-america

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Health Care

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Healthcare (Canada-U.S. Relations)

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Info Note

North American Drug Dialogue

katherine — Wed, 15 May 2024 20:07:22 +0000

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North American Drug Dialogue

In February 2022, Canadian, American and Mexican representatives met virtually for the fifth North American Drug Dialogue (NADD).
At the meeting, the representatives discussed progress made since the last NADD in December 2019, and discussed commitments towards finalizing a framework to approach drug-related problems, improving cooperation and information sharing between countries, continuing the information exchange of best practices in relation to drug-related harm and overdose, and improving cooperation to address illicit finance activities.

Citation

Canada. Public Safety Canada. Fifth Meeting of the North American Drug Dialogue. [Ottawa, Ontario], 2022. https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2022/02/fifth-meeting-of-the-north-american-drug-dialogue.html

Further Readings

For the White House Press Release on the Fifth Meeting of NADD: https://www.whitehouse.gov/ondcp/briefing-room/2022/02/11/joint-statement-fifth-meeting-of-the-north-american-drug-dialogue/

For information on the Fourth Annual NADD Meeting: https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/nrth-mrcn-dlg-drg-plc-2019-en.aspx

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Health Care

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Healthcare (Canada-U.S. Relations)

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Joint Statement

Canada-US Joint Action Plan on Opiods

katherine — Wed, 15 May 2024 20:05:55 +0000

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Canada-US Joint Action Plan on Opiods

This publication highlights the Government of Canada and the Government of the United States' commitment to sustaining cooperation to address the opioid overdose crisis through the Canada-US Joint Plan on Opioids.
The steering committee of the Joint Action Plan, which involves federal officials of both governments, met in May 2021 to discuss their commitments to further enhancing their cooperation.
The purpose of the Joint Action Plan to is to help strengthen cross-border cooperation in tackling the opioid epidemic, to help find new strategies to combat the crisis from three different areas (i.e. law enforcement, border security, and health), and to promote information sharing regarding opioid trafficking.
Moreover, this plan helps instigate bilateral discussions on the health implications of opioids and the current and possible future public health approaches, especially with the COVID-19 pandemic in mind.
The meeting in May 2021 identified key goals/activities for the committee to focus on in the upcoming year.

Citation

Canada. Public Safety Canada. Steering Committee meeting of the Canada-U.S. Joint Action Plan on Opiods 2021. 2021. https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/2021-jnt-ctn-pds/index-en.aspx

Further Readings

For the White House Press Release on the May 2021 Steering Committee Meeting: https://www.whitehouse.gov/ondcp/briefing-room/2021/07/12/steering-committee-meeting-of-the-canada-u-s-joint-action-plan-on-opioids-2021/

For the original statement on creation of the Joint Action Plan on Opioids in 2019 (Between PM Trudeau and President Trump): https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/publications/healthy-living/statement-canada-us-joint-action-plan-opioids.html

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Health Care

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Healthcare (Canada-U.S. Relations)

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Info Note

G7 Carbis Bay Health Declaration

katherine — Wed, 15 May 2024 20:04:37 +0000

G7 Carbis Bay Health Declaration katherine Wed, 05/15/2024 - 17:04

G7 Carbis Bay Health Declaration

The G7 Carbis Bay Health Declaration is a commitment made by the members of the G7 (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, the US, and the EU) to strengthen prevention, detection, response, and recovery from future pandemics through a multilateral and comprehensive global health system.
This declaration has the World Health Organization at its core and was established at the G7 summit in Cornwall, UK 2021 in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the real possibility of pandemics in the future.

Citation

Canada. Canada and the World. G7 Carbis Bay Health Declaration. 2021. https://www.international.gc.ca/world-monde/international_relations-relations_internationales/g7/documents/2021-06-13-health-declaration-sante.aspx?lang=eng

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Health Care

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Healthcare (Canada-U.S. Relations)

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Declaration

Global Health Security Agenda Ministerial

katherine — Wed, 15 May 2024 20:03:08 +0000

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Global Health Security Agenda Ministerial

The Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) is a group of 70+ countries (including Canada and the US), international organizations, non-government organizations, and private sector companies that come together to create a world that is more equipped to handle infectious diseases that pose a threat to global health.
The GHSA is governed by a Steering Group comprised of permanent and rotating members and is funded by the United States.
The Permanent Steering Group for 2019-2023 includes the United States, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Republic of Korea, Senegal, Thailand, and some other organizations.
The Rotating Steering Group Members for 2019-2021 includes Canada, Argentina, Australia, Finland, Netherlands, Pakistan and the World Bank.
This is the Official Report from the 6th GHSA Ministerial Meeting held on November 18-20, 2020 in Thailand.
The GHSA has a 2024 target to expand their efforts to include 100+ countries who have completed a country-specific evaluation to identify and address the gaps in their health security capacity.

Citation

"The 6th GHSA Ministerial Meeting." Global Health Security Agenda. 2020. https://extranet.who.int/sph/news/official-report-global-health-security-agenda-ministerial-meeting

Further Readings

For the CDC's involvement in the GHSA: https://www.cdc.gov/globalhealth/security/index.htm

For an archived page regarding the last public announcement of the Government of Canada funding the GHSA in 2014: https://www.canada.ca/en/news/archive/2014/09/government-canada-contributes-international-efforts-strengthen-global-health-security.html

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Health Care

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Healthcare (Canada-U.S. Relations)

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International Leaders Forum

North American Dialogue on Drug Policy

katherine — Wed, 15 May 2024 19:56:25 +0000

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North American Dialogue on Drug Policy

In October 2016, government officials of Canada, Mexico, and the United States gathered for the inaugural meeting of the North American Dialogue on Drug Policy (also known as the North American Drug Dialogue (NADD)) where the three countries would convene annually to exchange information on drug trends, discuss trilateral coordination on drug policy and develop ideas/policy actions for governments to take to prevent drug trafficking, and limit the use of harmful drugs.
The leaders met in June 2016 at the North American Leaders Summit where they agreed to begin these annual dialogues.
The first meeting focused on the shared illicit drug problem, the opioid crisis, the production and trade side of the industry, and drug misuse, they also identified best practices, data sharing mechanisms, and identified areas where the three countries could collaborate to combat drug-related issues.

Citation

Canada. Canada and the World. North American Dialogue on Drug Policy - Joint Statement. 2016. https://www.international.gc.ca/world-monde/international_relations-relations_internationales/north_america-amerique_nord/drug_statement-declaration_drogue.aspx?lang=eng

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Health Care

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Healthcare (Canada-U.S. Relations)

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Joint Statement