Forum Update: Supporting Community-Led Discussion
The forum was created as a space for shared learning and peer support, and as the community grows, we want to lean more fully into that purpose.
Going forward, PAAB will be taking a more listening-first role in forum discussions. Rather than responding immediately to every question, we’ll be encouraging members to engage with one another, share experiences, and help build collective understanding. PAAB will continue to monitor conversations and will step in to:
- Correct any misunderstandings
- Provide guidance when questions remain unanswered after a few days
- Support discussions where official clarification is needed
Our goal is to foster a collaborative, trusted community where knowledge is shared and strengthened by everyone’s contributions.
Thank you for being part of the conversation.
414 - Hello PAAB, The approval on one of our APS's is going to expire and we would like to continue using this APS. What is the process to renew the PAAB approval? Do we need to resubmit everything for review even if nothing in the APS has changed? Thanks
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Renewals are treated as new efile submissions. On the submissions page, please check off “renewal” and provide the previous efile number. Your cover letter should provide the previous efile number and confirm that the piece is a straight renewal without change. We will need a clean English and French copydeck as well as the layout. The references are not necessary for a straight renewal, but all submissions require the current TMA and supporting approval letter from Health Canada. If the TMA has been updated since the APS was last approved, please include an annotated version showing all changes. The Reviewer will want to verify that the updates do not affect the APS. Note that the intended date of use should reflect the previous file’s expiry. Turnaround time for first response is the normal 10 business days.
