Health Canada | Santé Canada Email Format
Government AdministrationOntario, Canada5001-10000 Employees
Health Canada, also known as Santé Canada, is a federal government department dedicated to helping Canadians maintain and improve their health, while respecting individual choices and circumstances. It sits within the Government Administration sector and is headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario. The department draws on a wide range of expertise, recruiting physicians, nurses, scientists, and non-scientific professionals in fields such as information technology, public administration, human resources, and communications, and it also hires students across its programs. Health Canada conducts regulatory activities and policy development related to health products, public safety, and health services, issuing guidance and updating practices as needed. In 2025, the department expanded its pilot program for the electronic Submission Template And Resource (eSTAR), a structured digital submission tool developed in collaboration with international regulators. This reflects Health Canada's ongoing role in governing health-related programs and supporting safe, effective products and services for Canadians.