Financial Statements For the year ended March 31, 2014

Annex to the Statement of Management Responsibility Including Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Assessment of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting and Action Plan for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2014

1. Introduction

This document provides summary information on the measures taken by the Public Health Agency of Canada (or the "Agency") to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting (ICFR), including information on internal control management, assessment results and related action plans.

Detailed information on the Agency's authority, mandate and program activities can be found in the 2013-14 Departmental Performance Report and the 2013-14 Report on Plans and Priorities.