Honorable Marc Lalonde

As the Minister of National Health & Welfare (1972-1977), Marc Lalonde received international renown as the co-author of A New Perspective on the Health of Canadians. Considered a masterpiece in Health Care Policy, A New Perspective challenged traditional views about health and urged policy makers to consider the environmental and behavioural risks threatening the health of Canadians. Today, the four cornerstones of health identified in the document - human biology, environment, lifestyle and health care organization  are integral to the development of health promotion policies worldwide. Lalonde realized the importance of research in maintaining and improving the health of Canadians, and under his enlightened leadership, national research programs flourished.

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