Federal/Provincial Relations Division

The Federal/Provincial Relations Division (FPRD) provides strategic advice and coordination on the full range of federal, provincial, and territorial issues in order to maintain effective relationships with provinces and territories while preserving the governments interests in order to advance Health Canada's mandate.

Other responsibilities of the Division include:

• supporting the branches and regions with respect to the federal/provincial/territorial aspects of their policies, programs and activities;
• working with provinces and territories to arrange federal/provincial/territorial Deputy Ministers' and Ministers' meetings; and
• being the department's focal point for issues related to the Union Framework Agreement.