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Truth and reconciliation is not a checkbox – it is an ongoing journey of learning, reflection and relationship building. At HEC, we continue to be guided by the leadership of First Nations, Inuit and Métis partners and advisors in this work.

Everyone plays a role in patient safety—leaders, providers, policymakers, patients, and caregivers. Healthcare Excellence Canada recognizes the vital work happening nationwide to ensure safer care.

A friend recently waited more than five hours in the hospital emergency department – not because she needed emergency care, but because it was simply the only way she could get a time-sensitive prescription renewed.She isn’t alone.

Safer care doesn’t happen by chance. It is something we create together. Canadian Patient Safety Week (CPSW) 2025 has come to a close, and we are filled with gratitude for everyone who added their voice to this year’s campaign. From clinicians and patient partners to community organizations and health leaders, thousands joined the conversation to make care safer for all.

Everyone plays a role in patient safety—leaders, providers, policymakers, patients, and caregivers. Healthcare Excellence Canada recognizes the vital work happening nationwide to ensure safer care.

Everyone plays a role in patient safety – leaders, providers, policymakers, patients, and caregivers. Healthcare Excellence Canada recognizes the vital work happening nationwide to ensure safer care.

Everyone plays a role in patient safety—leaders, providers, policymakers, patients, and caregivers. Healthcare Excellence Canada recognizes the vital work happening nationwide to ensure safer care.

Everyone plays a role in patient safety—leaders, providers, policymakers, patients, and caregivers. Healthcare Excellence Canada recognizes the vital work happening nationwide to ensure safer care.

On a fall day in 2024, healthcare leaders gathered in St. John’s for a workshop to share, learn, and identify ways to partner meaningfully to improve the safety and quality of healthcare for more people.