Pan-Canadian Cancer Research Strategy Engagement Tour: Ontario

The CIHR Institute of Cancer Research (CIHR-ICR), in partnership with the Terry Fox Research Institute and the ACCESS Pediatric Cancer Network, has officially launched the development of the next Pan-Canadian Cancer Research Strategy on behalf of the Canadian Cancer Research Alliance (CCRA). This strategy will help define our shared priorities, align investments, and accelerate the next generation of cancer discoveries across Canada. To ensure this strategy reflects the diverse perspectives, priorities, and needs of communities across the country, we are taking the conversation directly to the people who make Canada's cancer research ecosystem so strong. Over the coming months, we will embark on a cross-country engagement tour, bringing together researchers, clinicians, people with lived and living experience, trainees, industry representatives, Indigenous partners, and other members of the cancer community.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn more about this initiative and share your perspectives, expertise, and aspirations for the future of cancer research in Canada.  

The event is free to attend. Light refreshments will be provided for those attending in person. 

This is a hybrid event, with options to attend either in person or virtually. Virtual attendees will receive meeting instructions by email closer to the event date.  

Registration is required, and drop-ins cannot be accommodated. As the event will feature interactive discussions and breakout sessions, participants are strongly encouraged to attend in-person and are asked to commit to attending the full event to help foster meaningful dialogue and engagement.  The event will be conducted in English. 

Sign up for this event as soon as you can! Registration deadline: Sunday, November 22 2026 at 11:59PM EST.

If you have any questions, please contact CIHR-ICR at [email protected].

Please note by attending this event, you consent to photography, audio recording, and/or video recording and its release, publication, or reproduction for CIHR-ICR communications, promotional, and reporting purposes. 

Please share this event with your networks to help ensure diverse voices from across Canada's cancer community are represented in shaping the next Pan-Canadian Cancer Research Strategy.