Mr. Speaker, with regard to part (a) of the question, the federal health portfolio, including Health Canada, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the Public Health Agency of Canada, leads a whole-of-government approach to pandemic prevention, preparedness and response protocols. The health portfolio takes a whole-of-government approach to addressing One Health threats and reducing their potential wide-reaching impact, particularly managing diseases found in animals and other sources before and after human-to-human transmission occurs.

With regard to part (b), information on the One Health approach is available at https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/emergency-preparedness-response/rapid-risk-assessments-public-health-professionals/one-health-approach-risk-assessment-executive-summary.html.

Regarding part (c), no bills have tabled or passed related to pandemic prevention, preparedness and response protocols, the One Health approach in Canada, or any other World Health Organization or United Nations international health or pandemic treaties or agreements. Legislation was not required for Canada to join the United Nations system, including the World Health Organization. If Canada were to sign any such treaties, it would follow all required legislative steps, including parliamentary ratification if required.

With regard to parts (d) and (e), while Public Health Agency of Canada staff carry out a wide range of duties related to zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance, food safety, climate change and wildlife health to protect the health and safety of Canadians, the Public Health Agency has no current or planned dedicated staff for the One Health approach.

Regarding part (f), the Public Health Agency of Canada has no budget allocation dedicated to the One Health approach.

With regard to part (g), the health portfolio, including Health Canada, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the Public Health Agency of Canada, has no training programs for non-governmental professionals in One Health.

Maggie Chi

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