Public Health and Safety

One of the Government of Canada's roles during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games will be to address any possible health risks from natural events and disasters to accidents or criminal and terrorist threats. A number of federal employees will be present at the 2010 Winter Games to provide first-response services to Canadians and visitors.

The Public Health Agency of Canada and Health Canada will work closely with provincial authorities in British Columbia to provide high levels of emergency and medical services to cope with any possible health risks. As the federal department responsible for the provision of occupational health advice and services to federal employees, Health Canada will also provide health and safety services to federal public servants present at the 2010 Winter Games.