Research Canada is an advocacy organization engaged in influencing the public policy process directly and indirectly.  In terms of the latter, the organization undertakes an education program that demonstrates the value proposition of health research through activities such as public opinion polling and its Health Research Caucus. 

Research Canada also plays an important role in influencing policy directly through its participation in public policy processes and its participation in the R7 or Research Seven—a group of seven national health organizations including Research Canada dedicated to advancing health research and health innovation through a series of activities focused on creating policy work products and lobbying government directly.

Latest Policy Documents:

- Research Canada's Response to the CIHR International Review Panel

- 2011 Pre-Budget Submission to the Standing Committee on Finance

- Federal R&D Review Panel Submission

- Federal Budget Report 2011

Read more about our Reports and Submissions.