Current System

The current system of drug regulation places the federal government in the role of a guardian. Drugs are not authorized for sale to the public until they have received a licence from Health Canada. This section explains how the current system works.

• The Introduction briefly describes the current system of drug regulation in Canada.
• The process maps in the Drug Licensing Process section illustrate the current system of drug regulation in flowcharts, with the addition of text and links to important documents for further information.

Contact information for the Progressive Licensing Project.