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The issue

Millions of Canadians rely on critical health services every year, yet our healthcare system is under immense strain.

The way forward

By expanding access to care, providing mobility aids, camps, and dedicated helplines, we can improve quality of life for people living in Canada with chronic diseases and major illnesses.

In 2023/24, our health collective:

Had 30.2 million touchpoints with individuals across Canada.

100,000+ people received help through dedicated information lines.

Over 10,000 requests were funded for mobility aids and cancer support accessories.

2219 kids and families found respite through 39 summer camps and family retreats.

The issue

Chronic diseases account for 89% of all deaths in Canada and breakthroughs in research can transform these outcomes. However, research funding remains at an all-time low in Canada.

The way forward

Targeted research investment yields life-saving advancements, from early detection methods to innovative therapies.

In 2023/24, our health collective:

Invested $114.4 million in research in 2023, a 6.5% increase over 2022.

Funded a landmark study entitled “Many Faces of Dementia in Canada” that heightens the need to increase awareness around impacts of structural barriers and social determinants of health on a large segment of the population.

The issue

Healthcare is managed provincially which leaves many gaps in the access to equitable care and treatments, leaving some people without the healthcare they need.

The way forward

Advocating for healthcare policy changes ensures everyone has access to care and life-changing treatments.

In 2023/2024, our health collective:

Successfully advocated for one of the toughest cigarette labelling laws in the world advocating for individual cigarettes to be labelled with health warnings.

Advocacted so that all babies born in Canada can now be tested for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). This milestone means infants diagnosed with SMA, the most fatal genetic disorder in children under two, can receive life-changing treatment before symptoms even develop.

The issue

60% of Canadian adults and 88% of seniors are not health literate. Health awareness and literacy is key to prevention and disease management, yet access to accurate and timely education varies widely across Canada.

The way forward

By educating people in Canada, we empower them to manage their health and reduce the risk of illness and disease.

In 2023/2024, our health collective:

Provided easy to understand, credible and timely information to those impacted by chronic disease and major illness through their websites.

Engaged tens of thousands of people through educational webinars to empower their health.