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.
64 - Does exhibit booth panel text generated by head offices outside of Canada require PAAB approval for International conferences and symposia held in Canada? Does an entry in an Exhibit Guide for an International conference or symposium generated by head offices outside of Canada summarizing a recent peer reviewed published clinical trial require PAAB approval?
-
Health Canada has a policy regarding materials presented at International Conferences and can be found in the document "The Distinction Between Advertising and Other Activities" at http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/advert-publicit/pol/actv_promo_vs_info_e.html#International. To your question, based on the policy, the materials emanating from the parent company would not require PAAB review provided that they are only used within the confines of the conference and are prominently identified as not being authorized for sale in Canada.
