Leadership message
This year’s annual report showcases the breadth and impact of these efforts across the country. Guided by the Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control (the Strategy) and rooted in equity and reconciliation, we drove meaningful progress across the cancer continuum: from prevention and early detection to diagnosis, treatment, survivorship and palliative care.
Midway through this decade, Canada has seen enormous shifts, including the lasting effects of a global pandemic. Through it all, cancer remains one of our most pressing health challenges, with 247,100 people estimated to have been diagnosed in 2024 – up from 239,000 in 2023 due to our growing and aging population. In spite of this striking statistic, our work with partners is having real impact: supporting decision-makers, empowering care providers, and, most importantly, improving outcomes for patients.
Highlights
Advancing reconciliation through First Nations, Inuit and Métis leadership
This year marked a pivotal shift toward measurable, community-driven impact.
Stopping cancer before it starts: Prevention and early intervention
Preventing cancer is the most powerful way to reduce its burden.
Building capacity
for early, accurate diagnosis
Early detection saves lives by finding cancer at its most treatable stages.
Better care experiences during and after treatment
High-quality cancer treatment goes beyond clinical excellence.
Improving care through data, innovation and equity
A high-performing cancer system depends on strong data foundations, meaningful collaboration and the ability to adapt and evolve.