The C17 Council

We strive to improve health outcomes and quality of life for children and adolescents in Canada with cancer and blood disorders, and to eliminate disparities in care and outcomes wherever they occur.

The C17 Council is an organization composed of the institutionally appointed heads of the sixteen pediatric hematology, oncology, and stem cell transplantation programs in Canada. This organization acts as an authoritative Canadian voice representing the interests of children and adolescents with cancer and blood disorders. The C17 Council has a strong record of accomplishment and has developed a clear strategy for continuing its mission to improve health outcomes and quality of life for children and adolescents in Canada with cancer and blood disorders.

Major Initiatives

Research - we encourage, foster and fund multi-centre research on cancer and blood disorders in children and adolescents in Canada.
Education - we develop, organize and promote educational research and training opportunities to support health professionals in delivering pediatric hematology, oncology and stem cell transplantation services across Canada.
Standards and Guidelines - we promote the development of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for key aspects of pediatric hematology and oncology healthcare.
Human Resources - we provide support for human resource planning in the field of pediatric hematology and oncology in Canada.
Advocacy, Communication and Engagement - we communicate and engage with government agencies and other major stakeholders in pediatrics and oncology throughout Canada – especially those who operate on the national stage. We advocate for the adoption of policies and programs that will support our mission of improving health outcomes and quality of life for children and adolescents in Canada with cancer and serious blood disorders.
Productive Partnerships - we develop mutually beneficial partnerships with other organizations that help support our mission through funding and collaborative work on high priority issues.