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Scaling and Sustaining Cancer Control Innovations to Improve Access and Strengthening of Oncology Workforce: Pan-Canadian Considerations

2026-06-10

Evidence Brief from Health Services & Policy Research (HSPR), June 2026

This evidence brief draws on pan-Canadian and international evidence to identify high-value innovations in cancer care — and the workforce, policy, and system conditions needed to sustain and scale them. It is intended to support cancer programs, ministries of health, and system partners, with a deliberate focus on workforce capacity, equity, and long-term sustainability.

The brief is informed by a comprehensive program of health services and policy research, with financial support from with financial support from the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (CPAC) and Health Canada. The work was conducted in close collaboration with Dalhousie University, BC Cancer, and Simon Fraser University, and CancerCare Manitoba with active engagement from provincial cancer agencies and system leaders across Canada.

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We acknowledge that the work of the Canadian Association of Provincial Cancer Agencies takes place on the traditional lands of First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities across Canada.

We honour the unique cultures, languages, and histories of these nations, recognizing their enduring connections to the land. We commit to working collaboratively with First Nations, Inuit and Métis to achieve health and well-being, acknowledging the historical and ongoing impacts of colonialism. Together, we strive for equity in cancer care for all.