How did Health Canada seek nominations for the Committee?
Health Canada held a rigorous nomination and selection process for the Committee with the goal of bringing together a diverse group of committed individuals who reflect a balance of representation from different sectors of the Canadian public. A targeted nomination call letter was sent to approximately 150 organizations and was also posted on the Health Canada Web site. These organizations were chosen based on their areas of paediatric expertise and experience. They were also invited to share the nomination call package widely with others. As well, Health Canada distributed the information through existing stakeholder networks and encouraged the sharing of this information. Seventy-nine highly qualified nominations were received as a result.
