Health Council of Canada

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The Prime Minister and the Premiers accepted the advice of the Kirby Report, The Health of Canadians - the Federal Role, (October 2002) and the Romanow Commission on the Future of Health Care in Canada (November 2002). Both reports identified the value of an independent council informing Canadians on health care matters while promoting accountability and transparency. Canada's First Ministers established the Council in their 2003 Accord on Health Care Renewal and enhanced its role in the 2004 Ten Year Plan.

The vision and mission of this 'non-profit' organization is noted as follows:

[edit] The Council’s Vision

An informed and healthy Canadian public, confident in the effectiveness, sustainability and capacity of the Canadian health system to promote their health and meet their health care needs.

[edit] The Council’s Mission

The Health Council of Canada fosters accountability and transparency by assessing progress in improving the quality, effectiveness and sustainability of the health system. Through insightful monitoring, public reporting and facilitating informed discussion, the Council shines a light on what helps or hinders health system renewal and the well-being of Canadians.

This non-profit organization had a budget of some 5 million dollars in 2006.

Health Council of Canada Website