A robust and vibrant health research enterprise is an essential element of an innovative health care system. Coordination of health research investments, plans and priorities combined with an ability to plan toward the future will set the stage for Canada's success in producing and applying a truly outstanding evidence base - the foundation for a sustainable Canadian health care system.

CIHR is committed to exercising leadership within the Canadian health research community through fostering collaborations with individuals and organizations for the purposes of supporting health research and translating the results of that research into better health for Canadians and a more effective, efficient, accessible and responsible health care system.