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Cystic Fibrosis Canada is providing an exciting opportunity for the cystic fibrosis (CF) community to participate in a new study that will study the impact, both in time and money, that cystic fibrosis has on people living with the disease, their families and on society. Launched today, The Social and Economic Impact of Cystic Fibrosis in Canada: A Burden of Disease Study is open for registrations now until July 25, 2021.

The cystic fibrosis community is closer to its goal today as Health Canada announced the approval of Trikafta for sale in Canada, issuing a Notice of Compliance (NOC). Considered the single greatest innovation in the history of cystic fibrosis, Trikafta is a transformational drug that can change the lives of up to 90% of Canadians with cystic fibrosis. 

Cystic Fibrosis Canada is pleased to announce an important partnership with iMD Health Global (iMD), a CloudMD Software & Services company focused on health education, to provide credible resources regarding cystic fibrosis on the iMD platform.  This partnership provides increased access to thousands of healthcare providers and patients wanting to better understand the standards of cystic fibrosis (CF) care.

As many in this country face a painful wait for COVID-19 vaccines that could save their lives, they are experiencing the reality of what Canadians living with cystic fibrosis (CF) have endured for years. May is Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month and Cystic Fibrosis Canada is working to urgently get access to transformative cystic fibrosis drugs that are available around the world, but not in Canada. Cystic Fibrosis Canada is calling on provincial governments to make life-saving CF drugs available to everyone who needs them now.

With the continued risk presented by the global COVID-19 pandemic, Cystic Fibrosis Canada has once again changed its signature fundraising event, the Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History, to a virtual format. This year, Cystic Fibrosis Canada is proud to present the 2021 virtual Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History’s Further campaign.

Today, we are pleased to share our 2020-2021 Impact Report. In this report you will read about our advocacy work, research and healthcare initiatives and our response to the COVID-19 pandemic as well as stories from our amazing CF families and volunteers. 

As the COVID-19 vaccination rollout plans continue to unfold, we ask that you ensure the people in your province diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF) and their caregivers are vaccinated now.

Today, Cystic Fibrosis Canada is officially launching the #CFcantwait Provincial Meeting Challenge, through which we are calling on our community members to  meet with as many provincial elected officials as possible across Canada, from April to June 2021 as part of our fight for access to life-changing medications, including Trikafta, for the Canadian cystic fibrosis (CF) population.  

In a tremendous show of support for the cystic fibrosis community, an open letter to  federal Health Minister, Patty Hadju, has been signed by 44 Members of Parliament from all political parties. 

Update on COVID-19 vaccine prioritization for Canadians living with cystic fibrosis 

In December of 2020, Dr. John Wallenburg, Chief Scientific Officer at Cystic Fibrosis Canada sent a letter to provincial Health Ministers urging provinces to prioritize Canadians living with cystic fibrosis (CF) and their caregivers, as they determine priority groups for the COVID-19 vaccination.