Pan-Canadian Zoonoses Report (2013-2022), The Public Health Agency of Canada

The NCCEH is pleased to host this review, developed by the Public Health Agency of Canada in collaboration with federal, provincial, territorial and non-government partners. This 10–year review from 2013 to 2022 highlights epidemiological and surveillance trends on some key zoonoses affecting people living in Canada. It aims to provide public health professionals, policymakers, and One Health partners with insights that inform evidence-based decision-making, guide surveillance prioritization and public education efforts, and identify opportunities for research and intersectoral collaboration.

The report covers a broad spectrum of zoonotic threats including endemic diseases like hantavirus, rabies, brucellosis and tularemia and also a number of emerging threats like avian influenza, Echinococcus multilocularis, and several vector-borne diseases. There are special features on zoonoses acquired during international travel, enteric zoonotic illness outbreaks, and zoonotic challenges that Northern Indigenous communities are facing as the climate rapidly changes. The value of a One Health approach is underscored throughout the narrative.

For an overview – please see our NCCEH “Review Spotlight: The Public Health Agency of Canada’s Pan-Canadian Zoonoses Report (2013-2022)”