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Together we Walk at Breakthrough T1D Walk

Throughout June close to 50 communities will be gathering across Canada to raise funds for type 1 diabetes research TORONTO, ON – May 29, 2025 – Breakthrough T1D™ Walk (formerly JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes) is the largest fundraising event in Canada that unites the T1D community who are dedicated to making every day better […]

Newfoundland and Labrador expands access to continuous glucose monitoring program

May 22, 2025 – Newfoundland and Labrador – Starting this fall, anyone living with T1D in Newfoundland and Labrador who meets the medical and income-testing criteria will be eligible for full or partial coverage of continuous glucose monitors. This expansion, announced today by the provincial government, is expected to benefit approximately 4,600 individuals living with […]

Coast-to-Coast for Cures in support of Breakthrough T1D Canada

Breakthrough T1D Board Member Matt Varey is cycling across Canada in support of type 1 diabetes research. Canada-wide May 1, 2025 – Beginning May 3, 2025, Matt Varey, retired banking executive, Vice Chair of Breakthrough T1D’s International Board, Board Member of Breakthrough T1D Canada and dedicated volunteer for the organization for over 20 years, will […]

Saskatchewan government announces new diabetes device coverage in Budget 2025

March 19, 2025 – Saskatchewan – The Government of Saskatchewan made significant progress yesterday for people living with diabetes in Budget 2025 by announcing the expansion of public coverage for glucose monitoring systems and diabetes supplies for both seniors and young adults ages 25 and under. Previously, the province’s coverage only included children and youth under 18 who meet specific medical criteria.Both […]

Breakthrough T1D Canada is pleased to support 3 new trainees in partnership with the Canadian Islet Research and Training Network

Breakthrough T1D Canada is thrilled to continue a successful partnership with the Canadian Islet Research and Training Network (CIRTN) and announce a third cohort of co-funded trainees beginning in 2025. CIRTN was established in 2020 as a world-class training and research network with joint contributions from the University of Alberta, University of British Columbia, University […]

Update on extension deadline for 2024 charitable donations

We wanted to provide our donors with some good news from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). On January 23, 2025, the CRA issued new guidance regarding the proposed extension deadline for 2024 donations. The CRA is confirming that it will allow people to claim eligible donations made by February 28, 2025 on their 2024 income […]

We are now Breakthrough T1D™ – the organization formerly known as JDRF Canada rebrands to recognize impact of type 1 diabetes on Canadians of all ages

The leading type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization unveils its new identity to better reflect the community it serves while working to accelerate breakthroughs in T1D research  TORONTO, ON, November 1, 2024 – Breakthrough T1D Canada, formerly JDRF Canada, is proud to announce its brand relaunch, featuring a new name and refreshed visual […]

Research Canada Recognizes Three Champions of Health Research Advocacy

OTTAWA, September 26, 2024 – Research Canada is pleased to announce the 2024 Leadership in Advocacy Awardees. 2024 Leadership in Advocacy Awardee: Dr. Leena Augimeri, a Children/Youth Mental Wellness and Crime Prevention Specialist & Innovator, the Chair of the Ontario Youth Justice Task Force, Adjunct Professor at the University of Toronto and the Co-Founder of SNAP […]

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