A System Approach to Managing Animal Health in Canada

Understanding the Factors Influencing Animal Health and the Process Leading to a National Animal Health Strategy for Canada

DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION
April 15, 2007
Animal Health Strategy Team Ottawa, Ontario

Table of Contents

Introduction

Changing Global Environment

  • Climate Change.
  • Population Change
  • Globalization
  • Advances in Science and Technology

Responding to this Changing Global Environment

  • Planning the Future
  • A Participatory Approach
  • Involving Scientists
  • Engaging Aboriginals
  • Involving Partners in Academic Institutions
  • Involving the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Governments

An Iterative Process to Engage Partners

  • Phase 1 - Getting the Fundamentals Right
  • Phase 2 - Developing the Policy Framework
  • Phase 3 - Developing the Strategy for Canada

Final Steps

Annex 1 - Overview of Other Countries' Animal Health Strategies

NOTE TO READER:
These documents are works in progress. The substantive content is for discussion purposes and reflects initial perspectives of officials in the National Animal Health Strategy. They will evolve and improve with feedback from readers. These documents do not represent the position of the Government of Canada.