Advocacy in Action
HealthCareCAN advocates for solutions that enhance the health of Canadians. We engage health leaders, health researchers and policymakers to drive national conversations to transform health in Canada.
Our advocacy work includes:
- Representing member interests in meetings with members of Parliament, Senators, government officials and Parliamentary committees;
- Publishing and disseminating in-depth analysis and government policy submissions on key health issues;
- Building communities of policymakers, governments, health organizations, patients and others to drive transformation in health;
- Leading and participating in national health campaigns;
- Hosting events to shape and share perspectives and develop leadership in nationally relevant health topics
Recent Activities
Feds announce up to $450 million in aid for research, after sector warned of up to 15,000 job losses
May 15, 2020
Trudeau announces aid for non-COVID-19 medical researchers, halting thousands of layoffs across Canada
May 15, 2020
"Canada's research councils will likely see 10,000 to 15,000 jobs lost in the next few weeks if they are not granted access to some form of federal support."
May 7, 2020
The End of the Beginning: What We’ve Already Learned about Pandemic Response - By Paul-Émile Cloutier
May 5, 2020
Public Health Agency of Canada needs more funding, resources, power - Interview with Paul-Émile Cloutier
May 4, 2020
‘Silent good’: PHAC appropriate body for pandemic response, but needs reliable resources and more power, say experts - Interview with Paul-Émile Cloutier
May 4, 2020
Soins intensifs : la deuxième vague de COVID-19 pourrait tester les limites du système - Interview with Paul-Émile Cloutier
April 27, 2020
An open letter to the federal government on the financial implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for healthcare-based research institutes
April 21, 2020
All non-COVID19 research and clinical trials at hospitals suspended or cancelled due to funding crunch
April 10, 2020
Entrevue avec Paul-Émile Cloutier : En 2006, le Canada avait un plan en cas de pandémie. Que s'est-il passé? (French)
April 9, 2020
HealthCareCAN and Bruyère Continuing Care appear before the Standing Committee on Finance
Infographic: An Innovative Federal Approach to Health Care
Championing federal action in health
Green Healthcare: The Missing Piece in Canada’s Climate Response
HealthCareCAN's 2020 Pre-Budget Brief | August 15, 2019
Unlocking the economic potential of the health and life sciences sector
HealthCareCAN's 2019 Pre-Budget Brief | August 3, 2018
Shattering the ‘Solitudes’: Health Research, Innovation and Canada’s Economy
HealthCareCAN's 2018 Pre-Budget Brief | August 4, 2017
Capturing the Canadian Advantage: Health and the Economy
HealthCareCAN's 2017 Pre-budget Brief | August 5, 2016
Driving Innovation in Healthcare - An Engine for Economic Growth and Prosperity
Speaking Notes for 2016 Pre-Budget Meeting with Minister of Finance | January 20, 2016
Driving Innovation and Service Excellence in Healthcare
HealthCareCAN's 2015 Pre-budget Brief | August 6, 2014
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