In order to receive legal assistance, non-volunteers must be appointed by the Deputy Minister. The legal coverage for members is retroactive back to the EAC members first participation on the committee. All core and ad hoc members of Expert Advisory Committees within Health Canada will be appointed by the Deputy Minister and thus protected as Crown servants. Individuals who are engaged under contract are neither volunteers, employees, nor Crown servants, and are afforded no legal assistance. Contractors should obtain proper legal coverage against possible third party claims.
Costs associated with such coverage are the responsibility of the contractors.
Honoraria may be paid to persons outside the Government of Canada for the performance of a service. The per diem rate for honoraria will be set by the Therapeutic Products Programme. Specific contractual arrangements will be made should additional work be offered or assigned to committee members. The specific questions and issues for Committee discussion will be determined by the Director General in conjunction with the Chair, with input from Programme staff, Committee members and stakeholders. The agenda will be developed by the Executive Secretary of the Committee in collaboration with the Chair.