Government of Canada to announce major investment in cancer prevention research

February 25, 2026 - Toronto, Ontario - The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will announce the results of a major cancer prevention research funding initiative led by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research in partnership with the Terry Fox Research Institute, the Canadian Cancer Society, the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development, the Cancer Research Society, and BioCanRx.

There will be a media availability immediately following the announcement.

Date

February 26, 2026

Time

1:00 p.m. (ET)

Location

Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Atrium, 7th floor
610 University Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2C4

Media may also watch the livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/XmOp9iYPKbc

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