HC-SC (Canada)
Health Canada / Santé Canada (HC-SC) is the federal department responsible for helping the people of Canada maintain and improve their health. Health Canada is committed to improving the lives of all of Canada's people and to making the country's population among the healthiest in the world as measured by longevity, lifestyle and effective use of the public health care system. As part of its role as a regulator, Health Canada helps protect the Canadian public by researching, assessing and collaborating in the management of the health risks and safety hazards associated with the many consumer products that Canadians use every day.