Consultation on draft guidance on Ministerial Reliance Order for certain human and veterinary drugs

Current status: Open

Opened on July 15, 2026, and will close to new input on September 12, 2026

Health Canada is seeking feedback on draft guidance on the Ministerial Reliance Order concerning decisions or documents on certain drugs by foreign regulatory authorities. This draft guidance sets out the regulatory requirements and process for manufacturers seeking deeming under the Order when filing human or veterinary drug submissions.

The guidance is to be read along with the Order.

Learn more:

Also read the notice for the new draft guidance.

Join in: How to participate

Send us an email

Send an email to policy_bureau_enquiries@hc-sc.gc.ca with your ideas or comments. In the subject line of the email, use "Comments on Draft guidance on Ministerial reliance order for human and veterinary drugs".

Who is the focus of this consultation

We will engage with:

Key questions for discussion

We are seeking your input on the following:

Contact us

Bureau of Policy, Science and International Programs
Pharmaceutical Drugs Directorate
Health Products and Food Branch
Health Canada
Email: policy_bureau_enquiries@hc-sc.gc.ca

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2026-07-15