The Federal Initiative to Address HIV/AIDS

The Federal Initiative to Address HIV/AIDS in Canada is a key element of the Government of Canada’s comprehensive approach to HIV/AIDS. The Federal Initiative provides funding for prevention and support programs reaching vulnerable populations, as well as research, surveillance, public awareness, and evaluation.

The Federal Initiative signals a renewed and strengthened federal role in the Canadian response to HIV/AIDS. It also defines the federal government’s commitment and contribution to the national framework for HIV/AIDS, embodied in Leading Together: Canada Takes Action on HIV/AIDS (2005-2010) (This link opens in a new browser window) , which was released in October 2005.

The Government of Canada encourages the use of Leading Together to all participants in Canada’s response to HIV/AIDS. For more information, please contact the Public Health Agency of Canada’s External and Government Relations Section, at (613) 954‑8658.

The goals of the Federal Initiative are to:

• Prevent the acquisition and transmission of new infections;
• Slow the progression of the disease and improve quality of life;
• Reduce the social and economic impact of HIV/AIDS; and
• Contribute to the global effort to reduce the spread of HIV and mitigate the impact of the disease.