Genome Canada is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to accelerating the development of Canadian research capacity in genomics and strengthen international partnerships in this field.
Name in original language
Genome Canada
Initiative overview
To date, the Government of Canada has provided over CAD 1.5 billion (including investment income) to Genome Canada, including CAD 100.5 million through Budget 2019. Genome Canada has matched this significant federal commitment to date with an additional CAD 2.1 billion raised from other partners, both domestically and internationally. The federal funding enables Genome Canada to continue to invest in and launch new large-scale research competitions; provide access to leading-edge technologies; support continued participation by Canadian genomics researchers in national and international partnership initiatives; and maintain Genome Canada's operations and the operations of the regional Genome Centres. In addition, Genome Canada also supports the translation of genomics discoveries into practical applications and research projects aimed at studying and analyzing the ethical, environmental, economic, legal and social issues related to genomics (GE3LS).The initiative has the following objectives:To respond to societal needs by generating genomics discoveries and accelerating their translation into applications.To attract greater investment in genomics research from a broad range of stakeholders, in particular the private sector.To enhance the impact of genomics by transforming knowledge of the ethical, environmental, economic, legal, and social challenges and opportunities into sound policies and practices.To enhance the recognition of the value of genomics by increasing stakeholder appreciation of genome science, its applications and implications.
Name of responsible organisation (in English)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED)
