The following Op Ed was co-authored by Breakthrough T1D’s President and CEO, Jessica Diniz and Cate Murray, President and CEO of the Stem Cell Network and was published in the Hill Times on October 30. — From insulin to regenerative therapy, Canada’s contribution to diabetes research is unmatched. The question is whether we’ll continue to […]
The Canucks For Kids Fund (CFKF) – the Vancouver Canucks’ charitable foundation – has made a transformational investment to Breakthrough T1D Canada
CFKF will be proudly naming the Breakthrough T1D Canucks For Kids Fund Centre of Excellence at UBC. VANCOUVER, BC – October 30, 2025 – The Canucks For Kids Fund (CFKF) has made a transformational investment to Breakthrough T1D Canada to support the most promising type 1 diabetes (T1D) cure research, proudly naming the Breakthrough T1D […]
Important Notice: Canada Post strike
To our valued supporters and stakeholders: As you may know, as of September 25, 2025, Canada Post workers have gone on strike, resulting in nationwide service disruptions. For many charities, including Breakthrough T1D Canada, this is a crucial time of year – we rely heavily on mailed campaigns and funding received through the mail. The […]
Breakthrough T1D Ride brings corporate Canada together to pedal for a cure for type 1 diabetes
October 1, 2025 – One of Canada’s longest running and top fundraising events and the country’s premier team stationary cycling event will be taking place in Montréal, Québec and Toronto, Ontario on October 9 and 16 respectively. Breakthrough T1D Ride is a high-energy event that sees hundreds of corporate executives and teams leave the office […]
Breakthrough T1D and Mattel have partnered to create the first Barbie® doll with type 1 diabetes!
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today that Barbie® is debuting the first Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes (T1D). This addition to the line enables more children to see themselves reflected in Barbie and encourages doll play that extends beyond a child’s own lived experience, thereby fostering a […]
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 […]
Health Canada approves Tzield – the first ever disease modifying therapy for type 1 diabetes
On May 5, 2025, Sanofi announced Health Canada approval of Tzield, the first disease-modifying therapy for type 1 diabetes (T1D). This is a huge win for the T1D community in that it is the first medicine to be approved in Canada that addresses the autoimmunity behind T1D – not just the symptoms that is causes. […]
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 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 […]