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2025

HealthCareCAN’s Submission to the AI Strategy Task Force on Advancing AI in the Healthcare Sector – Read now!

October 31, 2025

HealthCareCAN's Submission to the AI Strategy Task Force on Advancing AI in the Healthcare Sector - Read now!

October 31, 2025

Healthcare and AI: A uniquely Canadian opportunity

October 21, 2025

Healthcare and AI: A uniquely Canadian opportunity

October 21, 2025

Shaping the Future of Health Leadership Together: Explore What’s Possible with CHA Learning

October 9, 2025

Shaping the Future of Health Leadership Together: Explore What’s Possible with CHA Learning

October 9, 2025

Coalition for Canadian Research open letter calls on Federal Government to fulfill Budget 2024 research commitments

September 25, 2025

Coalition for Canadian Research open letter calls on Federal Government to fulfill Budget 2024 research commitments

September 25, 2025

HealthCareCAN’s Submission to the Standing Committee on Finance’s Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2025 Federal Budget – Read now!

August 6, 2025

HealthCareCAN's Submission to the Standing Committee on Finance’s Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2025 Federal Budget - Read now!

August 6, 2025

HealthCareCAN Member, CHEO, again named a world leader in digital innovation

July 17, 2025

HealthCareCAN Member, CHEO, again named a world leader in digital innovation

July 17, 2025

Health Workforce Canada’s Digital Front Door: Connecting you to Health Workforce Information

July 10, 2025

Health Workforce Canada’s Digital Front Door: Connecting you to Health Workforce Information

July 10, 2025

The Ottawa Hospital joins landmark bipolar disorder research network BD2

July 8, 2025

The Ottawa Hospital joins landmark bipolar disorder research network BD2

July 8, 2025

HR’s Role as a Strategic Lever in Health Care Transformation: A Panel Discussion with Anna Marenick, Nova Scotia Health, & Sarah Cameron, Covenant Health

June 26, 2025

HR’s Role as a Strategic Lever in Health Care Transformation: A Panel Discussion with Anna Marenick, Nova Scotia Health, & Sarah Cameron, Covenant Health

June 26, 2025

Canadian First: The Royal Receives Brain Canada Grant to Launch One-of-a-Kind Imaging Platform for Mental Health

June 20, 2025

Canadian First: The Royal Receives Brain Canada Grant to Launch One-of-a-Kind Imaging Platform for Mental Health

June 20, 2025

HealthCareCAN’s 2024 Annual Report is now available!

June 19, 2025

HealthCareCAN's 2024 Annual Report is now available!

June 19, 2025

Bruyère Health study finds that severe, lasting impairment that some consider worse than death affects many residents after long-term care admission

May 6, 2025

Bruyère Health study finds that severe, lasting impairment that some consider worse than death affects many residents after long-term care admission

May 6, 2025

3 Canadian hospital leaders among Newsweek’s top hospital CEOs, 2 from HealthCareCAN members

May 1, 2025

3 Canadian hospital leaders among Newsweek’s top hospital CEOs, 2 from HealthCareCAN members

May 1, 2025

Another Crisis: What Would be the Impact of US-Tariffs on Canada’s Healthcare Sector? – The HQ Podcast feat. Kendra Frey, HealthPRO Canada & Nicole DeKort, MedTech Canada

February 12, 2025

Another Crisis: What Would be the Impact of US-Tariffs on Canada’s Healthcare Sector? - The HQ Podcast feat. Kendra Frey, HealthPRO Canada & Nicole DeKort, MedTech Canada

February 12, 2025

Protecting Canada’s healthcare supply chain amid growing trade uncertainty

February 7, 2025

Protecting Canada’s healthcare supply chain amid growing trade uncertainty

February 7, 2025

HealthCareCAN welcomes Michelle McLean as new President and Chief Executive Officer

February 5, 2025

HealthCareCAN welcomes Michelle McLean as new President and Chief Executive Officer

February 5, 2025

Health workforce leaders engage on HHR priorities

January 30, 2025

Health workforce leaders engage on HHR priorities

January 30, 2025

2024

HealthCareCAN connecting leaders to strengthen cybersecurity in healthcare

December 11, 2024

HealthCareCAN connecting leaders to strengthen cybersecurity in healthcare

December 11, 2024

Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital find blood removal before major liver surgery cuts transfusions in half

December 10, 2024

Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital find blood removal before major liver surgery cuts transfusions in half

December 10, 2024

HealthCareCAN pressing for health workforce supports

November 26, 2024

HealthCareCAN pressing for health workforce supports

November 26, 2024

A national vision to raise Canadian health research up from down the rabbit hole

November 12, 2024

A national vision to raise Canadian health research up from down the rabbit hole

November 12, 2024

Jewish General Hospital (JGH) patients in program for elderly are likelier to leave hospital sooner, data confirms

October 22, 2024

Jewish General Hospital (JGH) patients in program for elderly are likelier to leave hospital sooner, data confirms

October 22, 2024

HealthCareCAN is seeking its next President and Chief Executive Officer, apply today!

October 22, 2024

HealthCareCAN is seeking its next President and Chief Executive Officer, apply today!

HealthCareCAN | October 22, 2024

Dr. Kiran Rabheru seeks to tackle ageism in care

October 11, 2024

Dr. Kiran Rabheru seeks to tackle ageism in care

October 11, 2024

HealthCareCAN committed to advancing Indigenous health and reconciliation

September 30, 2024

HealthCareCAN committed to advancing Indigenous health and reconciliation

September 30, 2024

No summer slowdown as HealthCareCAN keeps influencing implementation of budget commitments

July 22, 2024

No summer slowdown as HealthCareCAN keeps influencing implementation of budget commitments

July 22, 2024

Message from Dr. Robert McMaster, chair of HealthCareCAN’s Board of Directors

July 3, 2024

Message from Dr. Robert McMaster, chair of HealthCareCAN's Board of Directors

July 3, 2024

HealthCareCAN continues to “work the details” of federal budget promises

June 13, 2024

HealthCareCAN continues to “work the details” of federal budget promises

June 13, 2024

HealthCareCAN supports the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority in letter to The Honourable Patty Hajdu

May 24, 2024

HealthCareCAN supports the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority in letter to The Honourable Patty Hajdu

May 24, 2024

HealthCareCAN congratulates Christine Donaldson, President and CEO of HealthPRO Canada

May 10, 2024

HealthCareCAN congratulates Christine Donaldson, President and CEO of HealthPRO Canada

May 10, 2024

“The HQ” Podcast marks 50th episode with a discussion on how AI can help address Canada’s HHR crisis, with Dr. Muhammad Mamdani

May 9, 2024

“The HQ” Podcast marks 50th episode with a discussion on how AI can help address Canada’s HHR crisis, with Dr. Muhammad Mamdani

May 9, 2024

Long-awaited Committee report echoes HealthCareCAN recommendations to strengthen children’s health

May 9, 2024

Long-awaited Committee report echoes HealthCareCAN recommendations to strengthen children’s health

May 9, 2024

HealthCareCAN and Digital Governance Standards Institute are pleased to offer a new “Cyber Resiliency in Healthcare Micro-Credential” course

May 7, 2024

HealthCareCAN and Digital Governance Standards Institute are pleased to offer a new “Cyber Resiliency in Healthcare Micro-Credential” course

May 7, 2024

Listen: The HQ Podcast featuring Dr. David Hill, Ellen Chesney and Cindy Trytten – go “beyond the lab” to learn the importance of a strong Canadian health research ecosystem

March 12, 2024

Listen: The HQ Podcast featuring Dr. David Hill, Ellen Chesney and Cindy Trytten - go “beyond the lab” to learn the importance of a strong Canadian health research ecosystem

March 12, 2024

Fixing health system flaws requires better data sharing and workforce strategies, say health-care experts

February 14, 2024

Fixing health system flaws requires better data sharing and workforce strategies, say health-care experts

February 14, 2024

The federal government is failing Canadian health research – Op-Ed by Paul-Émile Cloutier, president & CEO

February 14, 2024

The federal government is failing Canadian health research - Op-Ed by Paul-Émile Cloutier, president & CEO

February 14, 2024

Eroding federal funding puts Canadian health research at risk

February 7, 2024

Eroding federal funding puts Canadian health research at risk

February 7, 2024

Advocating for your health in a flooded healthcare system – Interview with Dr. Michael Gardam, Chair of HealthCareCAN’s Board of Directors.

January 29, 2024

Advocating for your health in a flooded healthcare system - Interview with Dr. Michael Gardam, Chair of HealthCareCAN's Board of Directors.

January 29, 2024

NEW: HealthCareCAN launches its 2024-2029 Strategic Plan

January 24, 2024

NEW: HealthCareCAN launches its 2024-2029 Strategic Plan

January 24, 2024

House Committee advances HealthCareCAN recommendations to increase support for research trainees

January 12, 2024

House Committee advances HealthCareCAN recommendations to increase support for research trainees

January 12, 2024

2023

Niagara Health doctor co-creates toolkit to build community hospital research programs

December 19, 2023

Waypoint Research Institute marks 10 years of pioneering mental health and addiction research

December 6, 2023

"The health-care system needs a complete makeover" - Sage Magazine interview with Dr. Michael Gardam, chair of HealthCareCAN's Board of Directors. (Winter 2023, pg. 14)

December 4, 2023

Prevention key to cutting cyberattacks in hospitals, protecting patients: researchers

November 20, 2023

New CHEO building will reduce wait times and improve patient care journey

November 10, 2023

Time for urgent action, not more words

November 7, 2023

London’s hospitals are leading the way in clinical microbiology with a world-first installation of state-of-the-art automated laboratory technology

November 2, 2023

Research, human resources, infrastructure: Three hospital execs weigh in on where the feds should step in - Article in Hill Times Research

October 17, 2023

The Coalition for Canadian Research Letter to PM Trudeau & Deputy PM Freeland urges increased federal funding for research

October 5, 2023

Embracing unity and healing: A vision for equitable healthcare on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 30, 2023

Health care leaders urge premiers to take action now to fix system - Interview with Paul-Émile Cloutier, president & CEO of HealthCareCAN

July 10, 2023

Revolutionary tool developed by UHN scientists aims to predict severity of fever-causing infections.

July 7, 2023

Delivering Mental Healthcare Within Supportive Housing: A Hospital-Community Collaboration

June 28, 2023

ERs across Canada likely to face rolling closures, long wait times, doctors, nurses warn - iPolitics interview with Paul-Émile Cloutier, president & CEO

June 22, 2023

Standing Committee report backs HealthCareCAN’s health research recommendations

June 20, 2023

Canada first: LHSC performs deep brain surgery with robot assistance

June 15, 2023

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is the first to use brain computer interface (BCI) in children with disabilities

May 31, 2023

Clinical trials network receives $3.5M for national expansion to test, scale up and fast-track new therapies for stroke recovery

May 11, 2023

Improving access to palliative care starts with better data collection - HealthCareCAN op-ed in the Hill Times

May 11, 2023

CAMH pursuing world's largest fundraising campaign in support of hospital-based mental health research

May 3, 2023

Experts call on Health Minister Duclos to rise to challenge of health-care system transformation - Interview with Paul-Émile Cloutier, President & CEO

April 24, 2023

Spinal cord injuries: stimulating neurons to facilitate walking (Français)

April 19, 2023

HealthCareCAN continues to connect with federal health, research and innovation decision-makers

April 4, 2023

The Role of Care Partners in Long-Term Care – It’s Essential

April 4, 2023

HealthCareCAN's 2023 Legacy of Leadership Award now accepting nominations! Submit today!

March 28, 2023

$2.5M to support kids’ brain health research innovations

March 22, 2023

HealthCareCAN advocacy efforts on behalf of members recognized

March 21, 2023

New partnership at Nova Scotia Health improves patient care by giving researchers better, more efficient access to health data

March 20, 2023

Improving care for kids with complex special needs

March 16, 2023

Cloutier and Hill: The budget must boost Canadian health research

March 15, 2023

Waypoint Research Institute receives $200,000 grant to support patient-oriented research and practice

March 14, 2023

Second Commons committee endorses HealthCareCAN health workforce recommendations

March 13, 2023

Bruyère hospital embracing robotic solution to a chronic challenge — moving patients

March 6, 2023

Health research funding in Budget 2023 - HealthCareCAN letter to The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, and The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance

March 2, 2023

Privacy and sunlight in Michael Garron Hospital designed for the future of health care

March 2, 2023

Improving the health system for patients, providers, and researchers focus of HealthCareCAN meeting with Shadow Minister of Health Stephen Ellis

February 21, 2023

HealthCareCAN recommendations on health workforce endorsed in Commons committee report

February 17, 2023

Health workforce issues front and centre as HealthCareCAN meets with Immigration Minister Sean Fraser

February 17, 2023

Band-Aids or a New Healthcare System: In Conversation with Dr. Michael Gardam on the Necessary Conditions for Transforming Healthcare in Canada. Listen now!

February 16, 2023

Will More Money Fix Canada's Health Care System? HealthCareCAN Board Chair, Dr. Michael Gardam on TVO's The Agenda with Steve Paiken

February 10, 2023

Dr. Michael Gardam, Chair of HealthCareCAN's Board of Directors discusses the federal health funding announcement on CPAC. Watch @15:45

February 8, 2023

Here’s what Canadians want as high-stakes health summit begins: ‘A significant shift’ - Interview with Dr. Michael Gardam, Chair, HealthCareCAN Board of Directors

February 7, 2023

Lasting health-care system change requires national human resource strategy, say health experts - Interview with Paul-Émile Cloutier, president and CEO of HealthCareCAN

February 6, 2023

Canada promised to fix health care almost 20 years ago. It’s looking to get things right once more - Interview with Dr. Michael Gardam, HealthCareCAN Board Chair

February 4, 2023

Health Sciences North Research Institute (HSNRI) welcomes two new Research Chairs

February 2, 2023

31 HealthCareCAN member organziations make Research Infosource's List of Canada's Top 40 research hospitals

January 31, 2023

Towards better mobility of doctors and nurses between provinces - Radio-Canada interview with Paul-Émile Cloutier (French)

January 26, 2023

Investments in Canada’s health research must be part of solution

January 24, 2023

New Coaching Services for Individuals, Teams & Groups Working in Healthcare Are Now Available!

January 13, 2023