Canadian Institutes of Health Research Act

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research Act establishes the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) as the main federal organization responsible for funding health research in Canada. Its purpose is to promote excellence in health research, support innovation, and improve patient care by funding projects across various health fields. The Act sets out how CIHR is governed, its responsibilities, and how it collaborates with researchers and other organizations to advance health knowledge and solutions for Canadians. Overall, it creates a structured framework to ensure effective management and funding of health research nationwide.