Action on Weatherill Report Recommendations to Strengthen the Food Safety System: Final Report to Canadians

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December 2011

Table of Contents

• A Message from the Minister of Health and the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
• Executive Summary
• Introduction
• Reducing Food Safety Risks
  • Policies and Procedures
  • Food Safety Research
  • Improved Decision-Making Processes
  • Inspectors and Their Tasks
  • Consumer Food Safety Education and Information
• Enhancing Surveillance and Early Detection
  • Surveillance Tools
  • Novel Detection Technologies
• Improving Emergency Response
  • Surge Capacity
  • Outbreak Coordination and Communication
  • Governance
  • Strengthened Legislation and Regulations
  • Engagement and Consultation with Stakeholders
• Impact of Actions on Improving Canada's Food Safety System
• Conclusion
• Glossary
• Acronyms