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MEMBERS

Alberta Cancer Foundation
Alberta Innovates - Health Solutions
BC Cancer Agency
Canadian Association of Provincial Cancer Agencies
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation
Canadian Cancer Society
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
CancerCare Manitoba
Cancer Care Nova Scotia
Cancer Care Ontario
(The) Cancer Research Society
Fonds de la recherche en santé du Québec
Genome Canada
Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research
National Research Council Canada
New Brunswick Cancer Network
Ontario Institute for Cancer Research
Prostate Cancer Canada
Public Health Agency of Canada
Saskatchewan Cancer Agency
The Terry Fox Foundation

Alberta Cancer Foundation (ACF)

Representative: Barb Hiscock

The Alberta Cancer Foundation is the only charity responsible for raising funds to support Alberta's coordinated cancer research strategy. The Foundation funds a collaborative, comprehensive program that ultimately improves prevention and treatment for all cancers. Panels of local and international cancer experts advise the Alberta Cancer Foundation on where donations should be invested to have the greatest impact.

Alberta Innovates - Health Solutions (AIHS) (AIHS)

Representative: Jacques Magnan

The Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research Endowment Fund, through AIHS, supports a community of researchers who generate knowledge whose application improves the health and quality of life of Albertans and people throughout the world. The long-term commitment is to fund health research based on international standards of excellence and carried out by new and established investigators and researchers in training.

British Columbia Cancer Agency (BCCA) 

Representative: Connie Eaves

The BC Cancer Agency provides a comprehensive cancer control program for the people of BC, including prevention, screening and early detection programs, research and education, and care and treatment. Its mission is to reduce the incidence of cancer and the mortality rate of people with cancer, and improve the quality of life of people living with cancer.

Canadian Association of Provincial Cancer Agencies (CAPCA)

Representative: Theresa Marie Underhill

CAPCA is an interprovincial organization representing provincial/territorial cancer agencies and programs that are responsible for reducing the burden of cancer on Canadians. CAPCA facilitates and supports provincial/territorial cancer agencies and programs through effective leadership, collaboration, communication and advocacy for cancer control.

Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (CBCF) 

Representative: Beth Easton

The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation is the leading national volunteer-based organization in Canada dedicated to creating a future without breast cancer. The Foundation works collaboratively to fund, support and advocate for: relevant and innovative research; meaningful education and awareness programs; early diagnosis and effective treatment; and a positive quality of life for those living with breast cancer.

Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) 

Representative: Michael Wosnick

The Canadian Cancer Society is a national, community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer. In working to control cancer, the Canadian Cancer Society works in 5 areas: research; advocacy; prevention; information; and support.

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) 

Representative: Morag Park

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research is the major federal agency responsible for funding health research in Canada. It aims to excel in the creation of new health knowledge, and to translate that knowledge from the research setting into real world applications. The results are improved health for Canadians, more effective health services and products, and a strengthened Canadian health care system.

The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer

 

Representative:
Heather Bryant

The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer is a new independent corporation charged with accelerating action on cancer control across Canada. The Partnership was announced in November 2006 by Prime Minister Stephen Harper. It is the first body to bring together patient survivors, cancer experts and government representatives from across the country to lead the implementation of a national cancer strategy. The Partnership is eligible to receive $250 million in funding from the federal government over five years for this strategy.

CancerCare Manitoba (CCMB)

Representative: Dhali Dhaliwal

CancerCare Manitoba is charged by an Act of the legislature of Manitoba with responsibility for cancer prevention, detection, care, research and education for the people of Manitoba. CCMB is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for those living with cancer and blood disorders, and to improving control of cancer for all Manitobans.

Cancer Care Nova Scotia (CCNS)

Representative: Louise Parker

Cancer Care Nova Scotia is a program of the Nova Scotia Department of Health. It was established in 1998 to improve cancer services, education and research for all Nova Scotians.

Cancer Care Ontario (CCO) 

Representative: Joe Pater

Cancer Care Ontario is an umbrella organization that steers and coordinates Ontario's cancer services and prevention efforts. As the provincial government’s chief cancer advisor, Cancer Care Ontario directs over $600-million in public funding for cancer prevention, detection and care. The agency also operates screening and prevention programs; collects, monitors and reports information about cancer system performance; develops evidence-based standards and guidelines; and works with regional providers to plan and improve services for patients.

The Cancer Research Society (CRS) 

Representative: Mario Chevrette

The Cancer Research Society is a Canadian not-for-profit organization whose mission is to fund basic cancer research exclusively, and to offer seed money for original ideas. Through its support of basic research, The Cancer Research Society is working towards improving prevention and treatment of this disease, with the hope of discovering a cure, for the different forms of the disease.

Fonds de la recherche en santé du Québec (FRSQ)

Representative: Anne-Marie Mes-Masson

The FRSQ is a non-profit funding agency created under provincial legislation with the mandate to implement the Quebec government’s human health research strategy. Through awards and grants, the FRSQ supports public-sector research in human health carried out in universities and hospital-based research centres.

Genome Canada

Representative:
Cindy Bell

Genome Canada is a private, non-profit corporation, and the primary funding and information resource relating to genomics and proteomics research in Canada. Its principal goal is to position Canada among the world leaders in genomics and proteomics research. Its mandate is to develop and implement a national strategy in genomics and proteomics research for the benefit of all Canadians in key selected area such as agriculture, environment, fisheries, forestry, animal and human health, and new technology. For this purpose, it has received $840 million in funding from the Canadian government and co-funding from other partners over eight years, allowing it to invest a total of $1.6 billion in 131 innovative research projects and technology platforms.

Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research (MSFHR)

Representative: John Challis

The Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research focuses on creating the environment and the opportunities for BC to improve health and well-being through excellence in health research. This involves leading key stakeholders – including BC’s academic institutions, teaching hospitals, health authorities, non-profit organizations and government – through joint planning and collaboration for mutual gain. MSFHR also works to increase BC’s research capacity through support of research trainees, researchers, teams, institutions and networks of researchers throughout the province.

National Research Council (NRC) 

Representative: Maureen O’Connor-McCourt

The National Research Council is the Government of Canada's premier organization for research and development. It is composed of over 20 institutes and national programs, spanning a wide variety of disciplines and offering a broad array of services. The NRC is located in every province in Canada and plays a major role in stimulating community-based innovation.

New Brunswick Cancer Network (NBCN)

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Representative: Eshwar Kumar

The New Brunswick Cancer Network (NBCN) was established in Oct/Nov 2005 to co-ordinate, plan, evaluate and manage the cancer control system in New Brunswick and in the long term to reduce the cancer incidence and mortality. While it does not deliver services, the NBCN aims to achieve its goals through the facilitation, development and implementation of evidence-based plans/strategies/ policies for cancer control through out the province. Progress towards specific cancer control or prevention outcomes will be ensured and monitored though the Regional Health Authorities. NBCN is composed of a secretariat and a network of multilevel stakeholders in cancer care and prevention and the organization is currently busy recruiting to fill the various positions established.

Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR)

Representative: Thomas Hudson

The Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) was launched in 2005 with funding from the Government of Ontario. It is a centre of excellence in cancer research with a focus on discovery of new concepts and translation of research findings into programs, technologies and therapies. OICR incorporates the programs of the Ontario Cancer Research Network, which include the Cancer Research Fund, Ontario Tumour Bank, Clinical Trials Programs and the Ontario Cancer Research Ethics Board.

Prostate Cancer Canada

Representative: Susan Langlois

The Prostate Cancer Canada is the leading national organization devoted solely to eliminating the threat of prostate cancer. Our mission is to raise funds for research into the prevention, treatment and cure of prostate cancer by engaging Canadians through awareness, education and advocacy.

Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)

Representative: Howard Morrison

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) promotes health while working to prevent and control chronic disease, infectious disease, and injuries. The Agency seeks to prepare and respond to public health emergencies and to strengthen Canada’s public health capacity by promoting federal leadership in public health and fostering cooperation between governments and other health stakeholders. Through its Integrated Strategy on Healthy Living and Chronic Disease, PHAC promotes the prevention of chronic diseases, like cancer, by focusing on analyzing and addressing modifiable risk factors within the Canadian population, such as levels of physical activity and diet, in order to keep Canadians healthy and thus reduce the pressures on the Canadian health care system. Led by the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, PHAC plays a major role in promoting a Canadian network of expertise and research in public health. It coordinates federal efforts in identifying and reducing public health threats and supports national readiness to respond to health crises.

Saskatchewan Cancer Agency (SCA)

Representative: Svein Carlsen

The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency is guided by the mandate set out in The Cancer Agency Act and is committed to the provision of quality care and cancer control for the province of Saskatchewan. The Agency’s goal is to reduce cancer incidence, morbidity and mortality through research, education, prevention and early detection, treatment and supportive care.

The Terry Fox Foundation (TFF) 

Representative: Victor Ling

The mission of Terry Fox Foundation, an independent non profit organization, is to maintain the vision and principles of Terry Fox while raising money for cancer research through fundraising events that bear the Terry Fox name, memoriam donations and planned gifts. Funds raised by The Foundation are disbursed through The Terry Fox Research Institute and national peer review agencies.