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About Us
- Purpose, Vision & Mission
  CanPath is working in partnership to prevent disease and provide a platform for scientists to conduct innovative research.
- Our History
  The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer established the Canadian Partnership for Tomorrow Project (now CanPath) in June 2008.
- Leadership & Governance
  Meet the members of CanPath's Leadership Team, Operations Committee, National Strategic Advisory Council and more.
- National Coordinating Centre
  Meet the members of CanPath's operational core, based at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health.
- Student Work and Opportunities
  Students are a cornerstone of our population health research program, driving innovation and discovery as the next generation of researchers and health professionals.
- Regional Cohorts
  Seven regional cohorts across ten provinces comprise CanPath's pan-Canadian partnership.
- Funders & Supporters
  Learn more about the partner organizations that provide funding and in-kind support to CanPath.
- Frequently Asked Questions
  Find out how CanPath will improve the health of Canadians and more.
- Contact Us
  How to reach CanPath by phone, email, in-person, or make a data access request.
Research
- About the Study
  CanPath is Canada’s largest population health cohort and a gateway platform to data worldwide.
- Access Process
  The CanPath Access Portal provides researchers with the necessary resources to identify epidemiological and biological data available from participating cohorts to answer innovative research questions.
- Approved Projects & Studies
  CanPath has supported more than 100 research projects and activities, many of which have resulted in publications in high impact journals.
- Biosamples
  CanPath offers one of Canada's most comprehensive collections of biological samples, enabling deeper investigations into the causes of cancer and chronic diseases.
- Collaborations
  The CanPath team is committed to collaborating with partners in order to enhance and accelerate research for a healthier Canada.
- COVID-19 Initiatives
  As Canada’s largest population health study, CanPath responded quickly to the pandemic by leveraging its existing infrastructure to support national COVID-19 research.
- Funding & Grant Opportunities
  Supporting researchers and innovators who are seeking funding opportunities for their projects utilizing CanPath data
- Policies
  CanPath requires approved users of its data to conduct research that follows and conforms to all data use policies. Approved users should read, understand, and follow the policies below.
- Publications
  These publications are examples of research made possible with data from CanPath and its regional cohorts.
- Synthetic Dataset
  The CanPath Synthetic Dataset is a versatile resource designed for research, education, and practical applications, offering robust support and guidance for educators to integrate it into their curriculum.
- Trusted Research Environment
  CanPath, in collaboration with Lifebit and AWS, has built a ‘trusted research environment,’ a secure, cloud-based platform where researchers can access and analyze data all in one place.
Participants
- About the Study
  CanPath is Canada’s largest population health cohort and a gateway platform to data worldwide.
- COVID-19 Antibody Study FAQ
  CanPath and its regional cohorts are conducting a COVID-19 antibody study of 20,000 participants across Canada.
- HEAL and CHARM studies
  Right now, thousands of Canadians are taking part in the largest dietary intake and physical activity data collection effort ever conducted in Canada.
- Meet CanPath Participants
  Hundreds of thousands of Canadians have come together to be part of a study that reveals real breakthroughs.
- Participant Snapshot
  Understand the unique social, economic and health characteristics of CanPath participants and how this information is captured for research.
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What does your local food environment look like?

Have you ever thought about how easy or hard it is to find food where you live or work? These everyday details are part of […]

February 5, 2026

How students are supporting the HEAL & CHARM studies

Behind every large research study is a team of people working thoughtfully and carefully to make sure the research is meaningful, ethical, and accessible. For […]

January 22, 2026

POSTPONED: Webinar: HEAL and CHARM studies

Please note: This webinar has been postponed. A new date will be shared as soon as it’s confirmed. When you fill out our national surveys, […]

January 7, 2026

What’s your favourite comfort food?

Cold Canadian winters call for some cozy comfort foods. We asked the principal investigators of the HEAL & CHARM study: “What is your favourite comfort food?” […]

December 17, 2025

HEAL study protocol now published

Behind every health study is a detailed research plan, and for the Healthy Eating and Supportive Environments (HEAL) study, that plan is now publicly available. […]

December 8, 2025

CanPath at CCRC 2025: Connection, collaboration, and cancer research across Canada

More than 1,300 people came together in Calgary for the Canadian Cancer Research Conference (CCRC) 2025, creating an inspiring atmosphere of ideas, energy, and community. […]

November 20, 2025

Meet the HEAL and CHARM teams

The HEAL and CHARM studies bring together an incredible team of researchers, coordinators, and collaborators from across Canada, all working to better understand how our […]

November 2, 2025

Participant Town Hall 2025

12:00 pm — 1:30 pm
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HEAL and CHARM: How diet, activity and environment shape health

What we eat, how we move, and where we live, can have powerful impacts on our health. CanPath has launched two sub-studies, HEAL and CHARM, […]

September 9, 2025