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 calls on the Quebec government to remove age restrictions for insulin pumps
March 3, 2025 – Quebec – Breakthrough T1D Canada is calling on the Quebec government to adopt the 2022 INESSS recommendation to eliminate current age restrictions on public coverage of insulin pumps and extend access to all ages. Universal access to technologies for type 1 diabetes (T1D), such as insulin pumps, has been shown to […]
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 […]
Government of Alberta announces expansion of public coverage of continuous glucose monitors to all ages
The Government of Alberta achieved an important milestone yesterday by announcing the expansion of public coverage of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) to all ages, removing the existing age cap. Prior to this announcement, public coverage of CGMs in Alberta did not extend beyond age 18. It is estimated that over 30,000 people live with T1D […]
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 […]
A joint response to Bill C-64, An Act Respecting Pharmacare, receiving Royal Assent from JDRF Canada and Diabetes Canada.
Ottawa, ON (October 11, 2024) – For the more than four million people living with diabetes in Canada, access to affordable medications is critical. As Bill C-64, An Act Respecting Pharmacare, received Royal Assent, we applaud the Government of Canada for taking the initial steps towards the development of a plan to provide coverage for a […]
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 […]
JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes
TORONTO, ON — May 31, 2024 – Throughout June close to 50 communities will be gathering across Canada to raise funds for type 1 diabetes research The JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes is the largest fundraising event in Canada that brings together the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community to raise funds for T1D research. A […]
Newfoundland and Labrador expands access to continuous glucose monitoring program
March 21, 2024 – Newfoundland and Labrador – Through Budget 2024, the Government of Newfoundland & Labrador is expanding its continuous glucose monitoring program to include patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D) up to the age of 25 who are enrolled in the NL Insulin Pump Program and those who are pregnant with gestational diabetes. […]
JDRF Proudly Announces the Appointment of New International Board of Directors Vice Chair
Matt Varey of Ontario is the first Canadian to serve as Vice Chair on the board of the global type 1 diabetes non-profit New York and Toronto, March 13, 2024 — JDRF, the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D), research and advocacy organization, today announced the appointment of Matt Varey as the new vice chair […]
Canadians living with type 1 diabetes will have improved access to the treatments and devices they need through a new national pharmacare program
February 29, 2024 – Ottawa – Today marks a historic moment for the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community in Canada. JDRF Canada is thrilled to have been part of the Government of Canada’s announcement of a new national pharmacare program. The organization commends the federal government for ensuring the close to 300,000 Canadians living with […]