Advocacy
While we work to find a cure, the Association is leading the fight against diabetes by advocating on behalf of people living with the disease for the opportunity to achieve their highest quality of life.
The Canadian Diabetes Association’s advocacy direction is guided by three central themes:
1. Addressing the burden of diabetes in Canada
2. Improving access to diabetes services, care and support, and
3. Achieving equity for all Canadians living with diabetes
By focusing its approach on building relationships, and supporting these relationships with strong communications and information/educational tools, the Association has already begun to achieve some impact in these areas. Moving forward, while there is much work to be done, with the support of its extraordinary body of grassroots diabetes advocates, there is also much more that can be accomplished.
For more information about the Association’s advocacy direction and initiatives, or to learn more about how you can get involved as a diabetes advocate, contact us at advocacy@diabetes.ca
National Advocacy
Council
The National Advocacy Council is a national leadership body of volunteers who support the Association.
Policy and
Submissions
These documents outline the association’s key advocacy positions and our recent recommendations to the federal and provincial/territorial governments.
Reports and
Information
The Association is committed to informing and educating Canadians about issues affecting people living with diabetes. These are our most recent information products.
