HDRN Canada’s Public Advisory Council seeks new members
Interested in ensuring that health data are used for public benefit? Want to learn more about contemporary topics in health data and join a network of diverse colleagues from across the country? HDRN Canada is seeking new members for its Public Advisory Council (PAC), a volunteer body that advises the network on matters of public interest related to health data. “This opportunity is designed for people who are not data professionals. We are looking for individuals who are active in their communities and want to ensure health data reflects real experiences and real lives.” said Bill Pratt, chair of the 16-person council.
Community engagement in decisions about health data is a strategic priority for HDRN Canada because it is essential to earning public trust and creating robust health systems.~ Bill Pratt, PAC Chair.
“Community engagement in decisions about health data is a strategic priority for HDRN Canada because it is essential to earning public trust and creating robust health systems,” Pratt explained. “Without input from the people who are impacted by the gathering, sharing and use of health data, we can’t possibly create effective, sustainable and equitable health care systems.” Guided by HDRN Canada’s strategic goal of strengthening data use to improve equity, the Public Advisory Council also incorporates principles of inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDEA) in all of its work, including the recruitment process.
For more information on compensation, membership and other details, check out the PAC Terms of Reference and recruitment call. To apply to become a member of HDRN Canada’s Public Advisory Council, please complete this form by April 30, 2026. If you have questions or would like to submit your application in a different format, please email Jannath Naveed at jannath.naveed@hdrn.ca.