Biosecurity is defined by the security measures designed to prevent the loss, theft, misuse, diversion, or intentional release of pathogens, toxins, and other related assets (e.g., personnel, equipment, non-infectious material, animals, sensitive information). Consult the following resources to find out more about biosecurity.
Human Pathogens and Toxins Act and Regulations
Consult the Human Pathogens and Toxins Act and Regulations to learn about how research activities involving pathogens and toxins are regulated in Canada
Canadian Biosafety Standard
Consult the Canadian Biosafety Standard to learn more about biosecurity requirements for laboratories in Canada.
Canadian Biosafety guidelines
Consult the Canadian Biosafety guidelines on Conducting a Biosecurity Risk Assessment and Developing a Comprehensive Biosecurity Plan to learn more about how to mitigate biosecurity risks.
Webinars
Consult PHAC's free webinars to learn about Effective Management of Dual-Use in Life Science Research and developing a Biosecurity plan.
Online classes
Visit PHAC's e-learning portal for free e-Learning courses on biosecurity such as:
- Introducing Biosecurity;
- Conducting a Biosecurity Risk Assessment;
- Biosecurity plans;
- Introduction to Dual-Use in Life Sciences Research; and
- Insider and Outsider Threats.
Newsletter
Subscribe to the Public Health Agency of Canada's Newsletter to receive email updates on promotion of biosafety and biosecurity in Canada.