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The objective of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences is to provide advice on & assessments of key issues relevant to the health of Canadians.

1. Serve as a credible, expert, independent assessor of science and technology (S&T) issues relevant to the health of Canadians
2. Support the development of timely, informed & strategic advice on urgent health issues
3. Support the development of sound and informed public policy related to these issues
4. Enhance understanding of S&T issues affecting the public good by transmitting the results of its assessments and providing opportunities for public discussion of these matters
5. Provide a single authoritative & informed voice for the health science communities
6. Monitor global health related events to enhance Canada’s state of readiness for the future
7. Represent Canadian health sciences internationally and liaise with like international academies to enhance understanding and potential collaborations on matters of mutual interest.

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