Episode 2: How Health Charities are Building Back Better

In Canada, there are over 170,000 charitable and non-profit organizations which contribute an average of 8.1% of total Canadian GDP, more than the retail trade industry and close to the value of the mining, oil, and gas extraction industry. This translates to two million Canadians working in the sector – supported by over 13 million volunteers. Providing essential support, education and engagement in the public policy issues of the day, health charities have always played an essential role in communities across Canada.

Through the worst days of COVID-19, these organizations have never been more important – nor more challenged by the mis-match between finite resources and surging demand. Along with technology innovators and research and commercialization groups.

In this episode, Ross Wallace is joined by 3 RHC Steering Committee Members, to discuss why health charities are a cornerstone of the RHC as it identifies the policies and partnerships required to help Canadian healthcare systems “build back better.”

Siân Bevan is the CEO of Arthritis Society.

Connie Coté is CEO of Health Charities Coalition.

Peter Glazier is Executive Vice President of the Lung Health Foundation.

Listen below or on SoundCloud.