About the Organizations

Canadian Institute for Health Information

The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI)collects and analyzes information on health and health care in Canada and makes it publicly available. Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial governments created CIHI as a not-for-profit, independent organization dedicated to forging a common approach to Canadian health information. CIHI’s goal: to provide timely, accurate and comparable information. CIHI’s data and reports inform health policies, support the effective delivery of health services and raise awareness among Canadians of the factors that contribute to good health.

Canadian Institutes of Health Research

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) 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.

Health Canada

Health Canada is the Federal department responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health, while respecting individual choices and circumstances.

Public Health Agency of Canada

The creation of the Public Health Agency of Canada in September 2004 marked the beginning of a new approach to federal leadership, partnership, innovation, and action to renew the public health system in Canada -- one that allows Canadians to achieve better health and well being in their daily lives, while protecting them from threats to their health security.