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Protection and promotion of the health and safety of Canadians against the risks associated with assisted human reproduction.
Program Activity:
Licensing and Enforcement of a Regulatory Framework for Assisted Human Reproduction Technologies.
Financial Resources: ($ thousands)
2007-2008 | 2008-09 | 2009-10 |
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$6,076 | $7,802 | $5,962 |
Human Resources:
2007-2008 | 2008-09 | 2009-10 |
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18 FTE | 22 FTE | 22 FTE |
Program activity description and its expected results
Objective
To implement the AHR legislative framework.
Description
The AHRC's licensing activities to implement the AHR legislative framework are dependant on the finalization of regulations by Health Canada. (Health Canada is responsible for developing policy and ensuing regulations while the Agency is responsible for the implementation of these regulations.)
As it is expected that regulations will not be in place in 2007-08, the Agency's activities will be largely focused on developing and implementing a strong engagement and outreach strategy with the stakeholders ( and those affected by their activities) with a view to promoting licensing compliance, and enforcement.
Some enforcement activities are possible without the licensing scheme in place. This will initially be achieved through a regulatory compliance program with Health Canada's Inspectorate as the Agency ramps up its own capacity and assesses models for its ongoing roles.
With respect to penal proceedings, the RCMP has jurisdiction under their statute to enforce the AHR Act. Discussions are underway with the RCMP to develop a memorandum of understanding to support the RCMP in its penal investigations and proceedings under the Act.
Within the next years, AHRC would achieve the objective of implementing the AHR legislative framework by the following means:
Expected Result
The preliminary key results for this program activity include:
Protection and promotion of the health and safety of Canadians against the risks associated with assisted human reproduction.
Health Information and Knowledge Management for Assisted Human Reproduction Technologies.
Financial Resources: ($ thousands)
2007-2008 | 2008-09 | 2009-10 |
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$7,400 | $4,610 | $4,582 |
Human Resources:
2007-2008 | 2008-09 | 2009-10 |
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22 FTE | 22 FTE | 22 FTE |
Program activity description and its expected results
Objective
To become a centre of expertise and focal point of AHR information for policymakers, practitioners, Canadians who use AHR procedures, children born of AHR procedures, researchers and the Canadian public.
Description
The Agency, in conjunction with Health Canada, will prepare the systems and structures for the transition to AHRC of the Personal Health Information Registry which is being developed by Health Canada. The PHIR will require further development after the transition of responsibility to the Agency. Data will be transmitted to the registry only after the regulations are made, which is not expected to occur until the 2008-09 fiscal year.
The reporting mechanisms will require development which will be a core activity of the Agency in 2007-08. The Agency will begin developing the reporting structures, which will be implemented once the regulations are made. Reports would follow the successful launch of the PHIR and input of the data.
The public information will begin to be available on their website during the 2007-08 fiscal year and increase as the operational capacity of the Agency increases over the subsequent years.
Within the next years, AHRC would achieve this objective by the following means:
Key Results
The preliminary key results for this program activity include: