Standing Committee on Health and Social Services

The Standing Committee on Health and Social Services oversees healthcare policy, public health programs, and social welfare legislation.

Areas of Responsibility

• Healthcare system funding and performance
• Pharmaceutical regulation and drug pricing
• Mental health services and policy
• Social security and welfare programs
• Public health emergency preparedness

Current Inquiries

The committee is holding hearings on mental health service accessibility in rural areas and reviewing the implementation of the National Health Service Reform Act.