The main objectives of Phase II of the National AIDS Strategy, approved in 1993, include: working to stop the spread of HIV; providing care, treatment, & support for persons living with HIV/AIDS; and searching for effective vaccines, drugs, and therapies. This report presents findings of a mid-term review of Phase II. The purpose of this review was to examine whether all elements necessary for the success of the Strategy were in place & functioning effectively; to ascertain if information needed to evaluate its success was available or being collected; to collect information about the Strategy from a cross-section of key non-government stakeholders to be used as a baseline for a final evaluation; and to determine whether any mid-course corrections to the Strategy were necessary. Review findings are presented in four sections covering the following: overall & internal co-ordination; implementation; the balance among Strategy activities; and information availability & collection. Appendices include information on the review methodology.

HIV infection and AIDS continue to threaten the health and social well-being of all Canadians. Health and Welfare Canada is allocating $211 million over the next five years for Phase II of the National AIDS Strategy. Phase II reflects the evolving nature of AIDS and the need for effective partnerships among government, non-government and private sector organizations. This document presents an overview of Phase II of the National AIDS strategy.