A coalition of organizations representing Canadian farmers, veterinarians, and animal health stakeholders, including CFA, sent a letter expressing strong support for Health Canada’s plan to implement the Minister of Health’s “Reliance” authority.
This would allow Canada to rely on decisions from trusted foreign regulators to expedite the approval of veterinary drugs, improving access to essential tools for animal health and antimicrobial resistance management.
The coalition urged Health Canada to design a predictable, impactful, and globally aligned process, extend the consultation period to 90 days, and consider expanding the pathway to include Veterinary Health Products in future phases.