Towards a strategic science plan : Vers un plan scientifique stratégique

The Branch evaluates and monitors the safety, quality, and effectiveness of the thousands of human and veterinary drugs, vaccines, blood and blood products, medical devices, natural health products, radiopharmaceuticals, biologics and genetic therapies, and other health products available to Canadians, as well as the safety and quality of the foods they eat. [...] Science at HPFB Science is at the core of HPFB’s activities and decisions—from Excellence in science policy development to scientifi c evaluation of health products As a science-based organization, and food, from risk assessments and compliance testing to excellence in science is the foundation of HPFB’s credibility and ability to fulfi ll nutrition surveillance and research on food pathogens and [...] Internal consultations Towards a Strategic Science Plan: The Plan aims to provide clear and detailed To identify the strategic science needs of the Branch, we circulated guidance on the Branch’s future scientifi c direction and strategic a discussion paper for comment and invited staff to participate in areas of interest to HPFB staff and its stakeholders. [...] Purpose of the Plan Based on the results of staff workshops, a review of related internal documents, and further workshops and discussions with the Branch Science Committee, HPFB proposed fi ve purposes for the Plan: • For HPFB to continue to be made aware of food, nutrition, and health product science and technology developments on the horizon; • To provide clarity, depth, and precision for Branc [...] Health Products and Food Branch — Towards a Strategic Science Plan 23 OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES OF THE PLAN Expected Outputs and Outcomes of the Plan The following presents an outline of expected and measured Potential metrics of performance outputs of the Plan.