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This briefing package was prepared for the Commissioner of Lobbying of Canada who appeared before the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics on May 14, 2021. The Commissioner appeared before the committee pursuant to Standing Order 79(3) in regards to the Main Estimates 2021-2022.

The Government of Canada has established a number of advisory groups and task forces composed of stakeholders from the public sector, private sector and/or academia and research community, to provide recommendations or actions to address the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada.

This briefing package was prepared for the Commissioner of Lobbying of Canada who appeared before the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics on May 19, 2022. The Commissioner appeared before the committee pursuant to Standing Order 79(3) in regards to the Main Estimates 2022-2023.

This briefing package was prepared for the Commissioner of Lobbying of Canada who appeared before the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics on March 9, 2020. The Commissioner appeared before the committee pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(h)(iv) and the motion adopted by the committee on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, to discuss the mandate and operations of the Office.

COVID-19 is an illness caused by a coronavirus. Human coronaviruses are common and are typically associated with mild illnesses, similar to the common cold.

Vaccination resources sheet: Engagement session on COVID-19 vaccines and public health measures. How to get vaccinated near you.

This document also discusses an approach to managing COVID-19 vaccines that are administered in a manner that differs from the recommendations of the manufacturer as authorized by Health Canada and/or the recommendations for use by National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI). These are referred to as vaccine administration errors or deviations. This document provides guidance only. Note that provincial and territorial protocols may differ from this guidance document.

Briefing binder used by the Minister of Health for her Committee of the Whole appearance in the Senate on March 25, 2020

Pregnancy increases the risk of severe illness from COVID-19. The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) recommends you get a complete series with an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine if you're pregnant or breastfeeding. Getting the COVID-19 vaccine can prevent serious illness, hospitalization and complications.

Committee binder for Minister Qualtrough, Bill C-13, An Act respecting certain measures in response to COVID-19 (COVID19 Emergency Response Act) Committee of the Whole