Fact Sheet - February 2014
News Release: Landmark study aims to find the causes of cancer and other diseases - Will help improve prevention efforts by understanding why some people get cancer
Since 2006, the Government of Canada has been investing up to $50 million per year in the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (CPAC).
CPAC is the national, non-profit organization, responsible for implementing the Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control with the objectives of reducing the number of cancer cases, minimizing cancer-related deaths, and, improving patient quality of life.
One of CPAC's key initiatives is the Canadian Partnership for Tomorrow Project, a landmark study that is following 300,000 Canadians over their lifetimes to learn more about the causes of cancer. Patterns and trends identified through the study will provide information to develop new strategies in the fight against cancer.
CPAC works across the spectrum of cancer control to reduce and prevent cancer among Canadians. In addition to supporting innovative research, CPAC is:
- advancing early detection and clinical care for Canadians with cancer;
- promoting adoption of a person-centred perspective throughout the cancer journey;
- supporting development of cancer control approaches with and for First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities;
- reporting on cancer system performance; and
- enhancing the management of cancer knowledge through development of tools, technology, connections and resources.
Through these activities, CPAC works to ensure that Canadians benefit from the latest advances and innovations in cancer control.
Other federal investments include funding for community-based projects, through the Public Health Agency of Canada's Multi-Sectoral Partnership to Promote Healthy Living and Prevent Chronic Disease, as well as significant investments in cancer research through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.
