Health charities recognize the value of establishing effective, supportive relationships to achieve positive outcomes for the population that they serve. Meaningful partnerships are developed when there is a shared purpose, clear accountability, and a commitment to advance health outcomes for Canadians.
HCCC derives the majority of our funding from membership fees. In addition, strategic partnerships are sought to further collective efforts toward achieving our mission. Financial contributions received from private corporation supporters will meet the HCCC Guidelines for Supporters.
Funding Partners
We strengthen the voice of Canadians, patients and caregivers by advocating for enhanced health policy and increased investment in health research.
HCCC receives the majority of its funding from membership fees. In addition to membership fees, the coalition’s budget may be augmented through receipt of private sector funding in accordance with our policies. Minimal funding from external organizations in any given fiscal year in no way influences the coalition’s strategic goals and objectives, which are established by the Board of Directors and approved by the membership. The Board of Directors is comprised of senior leaders from our member organizations.
At HCCC, we amplify the voices of Canadians, patients, and caregivers through our advocacy efforts aimed at bolstering health policy and fostering greater investment in health research.
As a membership-based organization, HCCC is deeply committed to championing robust public policy on health matters and advancing top-tier health research. Our mission revolves around achieving excellence in health policy while ensuring that both federal policymakers and government officials turn to our Coalition and its members for timely counsel and leadership on critical health issues affecting Canadians. Furthermore, we advocate for the acknowledgment of the expertise, dedication, and invaluable contributions of health charities in enhancing the health and well-being of Canadians.
National health charities play a number of key roles in the health system, including:
- We are co-funders with the government on some of the most important leading health research in the world. Members of the HCCC alone fund in excess of $155 million annually for health research and research training;
- We provide leadership in lifestyle change for prevention, early detection, management and quality of life;
- We are part of the vast network of services in the Canadian health system that develop and offer programs to support patients, families and caregivers;
- We translate knowledge gained through research to affect better public policy and better health outcomes for Canadians.
Canadians place a high level of trust in Canada’s national health charities. They look to us for information, reassurance, assistance and leadership as they navigate their way through the health system. The members of HCCC strive not only to meet those expectations, but to continually exceed them.
HCCC works together to influence national health and research policies to improve health (care) outcomes for patients and caregivers.
HCCC Past Funders
Innovative Medicines Canada contributed financially to HCCC in accordance with our strict policy that prevents any control or influence by the donor on our decision-making. This is consistent with the ethical principles of Canada’s research-based pharmaceutical companies which require that they assure the independence and integrity of stakeholders, in terms of their operations, policies and activities.