Policy Forum
The Health Technology Strategy (HTS) Policy Forum is a federal, provincial and territorial coalition of interests for health technology policy that seeks to achieve common purpose and economies by identifying areas of common policy interest, sharing health technology information, and collaborating where beneficial to the members. One of its primary goals is to prevent “whipsawing,” the unfavourable, collateral impact on one jurisdiction brought on by decisions and actions of another jurisdiction. The mandate of the Policy Forum is to provide F/P/T jurisdictions with opportunities to share information and collaborate on health technology policy development. The Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH) serves as the Secretariat for the Policy Forum. Access the Terms of Reference for the Policy Forum.
Membership in the Policy Forum is designated by the F/P/T Deputy Minister of Health.
| Chair | Mr Abbott, JohnManagement ConsultantInstitute for the Advancement of Public Policy abbhan@nl.rogers.com Phone: (709) 576-3745 | P.O. Box 23005 St. John's, NL A1B 4J9 |
| Vice Chair | Ms Jordan, DeborahExecutive Director, Acute & Emergency Services BranchSaskatchewan Health djordan@health.gov.sk.ca Phone: (306) 787-7854 Fax: (306) 787-6113 | 3475 Albert St. Regina, SK S4S 6X6 |
| Member | Ms Berezanski, JoanExecutive DirectorAlberta Health and Wellness joan.berezanski@gov.ab.ca Phone: (780) 422-9325 Fax: (780) 415-1095 | Health Policy and Service Standards Edmonton, AB T5J 1S6 |
| Member | Dr Doyle, MikeDirector of ResearchGovernment of Newfoundland and Labrador, Eastern Health Mike.Doyle@easternhealth.ca Phone: (709) 752-3516 | PO Box 13122 St John's, NL A1B 4A4 |
| Member | Ms Duncan, PatManager of Registration, Claims and Medical TravelGovernment of Yukon pat.duncan@gov.yk.ca Phone: (867) 456-6706 | Health and Social Services Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 |
| Member | Fetter, TomSenior Policy AdvisorGovernment of New Brunswick Department of Health tom.fetter@gnb.ca Phone: 506 457-7328 Fax: 506 444-5236 | P.O. Box 5100 Fredericton, NB E3B 5G8 |
| Member | Dr Jorgensen, BirtheDirectorMinistry of Health and Long-Term Care birthe.jorgensen@ontario.ca Phone: (416) 314-3999 Fax: (416) 325-2364 | Medical Advisory Secretariat Toronto, ON M5G 2N6 |
| Member | Dr. King, DavidMedical AdvisorGovernment of the Northwest Territories, Department of Health and Social Services drdpking@gmail.com Phone: (867) 669-0527 | PO Box 158 Yellowknife, NT X1A 2N2 |
| Member | Mr Morin, PatrickDirector, Sustainable Innovation & Pricing PoliciesHealth Canada patrick_morin@hc-sc.gc.ca Phone: (613) 957-8744 Fax: (613) 941-5258 | Health Policy Branch - Health Canada Ottawa, ON K1A 0K9 |
| Member | Ms. Mrozek, TeresaExecutive DirectorGovernment of Manitoba, Manitoba Health teresa.mrozek@gov.mb.ca Phone: (204) 786-7358 Fax: (204) 772-2943 | 2070 - 300 Carlton Street Winnipeg, MB R3B 3M9 |
| Member | Mr Peloquin, SergeConseiller scientifiqueMinistere de la Sante et des Services Sociaux serge.peloquin@msss.gouv.qc.ca Phone: (418) 266-6968 Fax: (418) 266-6938 | 1075 chemin Sainte-Foy 9e etage Quebec, QC G1S 2M1 |
| Member | Mr Samra, KevinDirector of Evaluation, Corporate Policy and ResearchBC Ministry of Health Kevin.Samra@gov.bc.ca Phone: (205) 952-2252 Fax: (250) 952-2247 | 5-1, 1515 Blanshard Street Victoria, BC V8W 3C8 |
| Member | Ms Somers, EmilyDirector, Policy and PlanningNova Scotia Department of Health emily.somers@gov.ns.ca Phone: (902) 424-7072 Fax: (902) 424-1740 | 1690 Hollis Street Halifax, NS B3J 2R8 |
| Member | Dr. Wedge, RichardDirector of Medical ProgramsPEI Department of Health rhwedge@gov.pe.ca Phone: (902) 368-6261 Fax: (902) 620-3072 | 16 Garfield Street Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8 |
| Observer | Mr. Main, RobertSenior DirectorIndustry Canada main.robert@ic.gc.ca Phone: (613) 946-6726 Fax: (613) 952-4209 | Life Sciences Branch Ottawa, ON K1A 0H5 |
| Observer | Dr Tweed, AnneMedical ConsultantNova Scotia Department of Health tweedae@gov.ns.ca Phone: (902) 424-5119 Fax: (902) 424-1740 | 1690 Hollis Street, PO Box 488 Halifax, NS B3J 2R8 |
| Alternate | Mr Landry, SebastienSenior Policy Analyst, Patents, Price and Innovation Policy Divisionsebastien_landry@hc-sc.gc.ca Phone: 613-948-1205 | Pharmaceutical Management Strategies Ottawa, ON K1A 0K9 |
| Alternate | Ms Tait, DianneManager, Extended Benefits and Pharmaceutical ProgramsGovernment of Yukon Department of Health & Social Services dianne.tait@gov.yk.ca Phone: (867) 667-5628 Fax: (867) 393-6486 | Health and Social Services Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 |