Partners in public health

As demonstrated in the governance of the Public Health Network, as illustrated on the following page, the Public Health Network (through its Council) is responsible and accountable to the F/P/T Conference of Deputy Ministers of Health. [...] The Conference of Deputy Ministers of Health will provide the Council with its mandate, role, initial set of priorities and will hold the members on the Council accountable for the deliverables and performance of the Network. [...] The Network will support public health collaboration and coordination during emergencies, through the sharing of information in real time, and by being available to assist the local public health authority through the sharing of resources and expertise, where appropriate and possible. [...] To ensure a smooth and seamless integration between the Network and existing structures/committees the leadership of the Network and Advisory Committee on Population Health and Health Security (ACPHHS) will coordinate their activities and maintain strong linkages with a practical and reasonable division of labour and responsibilities. [...] It is proposed that pre-existing public health groups be incorporated into the Network structure, based on the review and advice of the Special Task Force (see Section 7 of the main report for a summary of the committees to be aligned within the Network).