The national home for primary care research, shaped by people, guided by values, and committed to stronger care for all Canadians.
At CPCRC, people with lived experience are at the center of everything we do. We bring researchers, clinicians, and communities together across Canada to share knowledge, strengthen practice, and improve health outcomes.
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Who we Are
The Canada Primary Care Research Consortium (CPCRC) is a Canada-wide consortium dedicated to strengthening primary care research across the country. We strive to be a home for all primary care research. Together, we are fostering innovation, advancing patient-centered care, and ensuring that research directly informs practice and policy—so that primary care in Canada continues to grow stronger and deliver better health outcomes for all.
We honour diverse experiences and knowledge systems, weaving together Indigenous ways of knowing with primary care methods. By practicing respect, kindness, and humility, we create a welcoming space where every partner feels valued and heard.
Our Commitments
People First
Patients, families, communities, and people with lived and living experience guide our work. We are committed to partnering with First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and diverse communities to ensure primary care research reflects real-world priorities and leads to meaningful improvements in care.
Equity in Action
We are committed to advancing equity through primary care research that addresses structural barriers, improves access, and supports better health outcomes. We work alongside communities to generate evidence that informs action and drives meaningful change.
Collaboration Across Canada
We foster trusted partnerships among researchers, clinicians, policy-makers, patients, communities, and funders across Canada. By sharing knowledge, resources, and expertise, we strengthen primary care research capacity and accelerate impact.
What We Offer
Support Your Research
We enable access to primary care data and learning networks across Canada. Our approach is rigorous, transparent, and designed to share knowledge responsibly.
Access to Data and Learning
We make primary care data and learning networks more accessible. Our approach is rigorous, transparent, and designed to share knowledge widely and responsibly.
Capacity Building
Through mentorship, participatory approaches, and national collaboration, we help researchers and clinicians strengthen skills and apply evidence in practice.
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Our Impact
CPCRC turns discovery into practice by centering communities, strengthening equity, and amplifying the reach of every project. By building on the strengths of all our partners, we ensure that primary care research has lasting impact for patients, providers, and the health system.
How CPCRC Works
CPCRC brings together the national platforms that power primary care research in Canada.
Together, they form a coordinated system that connects data, research, and practice—so evidence can move faster and have greater impact.
Chair’s Letters
Read the latest reflections from CPCRC’s leadership on how we are building capacity, expanding access, and shaping the future of primary care research in Canada.
Newsletter
Timely updates featuring new studies, announcements, policies, and upcoming events. Each issue highlights CPCRC’s growth and shares stories of how collective research efforts are transforming primary care across Canada.
