Prevention: Initiatives and Resources

Cancer prevention is a priority of the Canadian strategy for cancer control.

We invite you to visit the Initiatives and Resources and Featured Services on this page to find out more about some of the work underway in this area as the strategy moves forward.

• Statistics Canada Health Reports
Latest topics: childhood and adult obesity; risk factors and chronic conditions among Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal populations


• Coalitions Linking Action and Science for Prevention – CLASP
Multi-year plan targets preventable cancer and chronic diseases


• Canadian platform to increase usage of real-world evidence (CAPTURE)
Better information for better program evaluation


• CAREX Canada
Improving data on cancer prevention where we work and live


• Learn About Occupational and Environmental Cancer
Online course supports primary health care providers


• Prevention Policies
A database of policies and legislation related to cancer prevention


• Cancer Control P.L.A.N.E.T. Canada
Connect with data and planning resources