Clinical Trials Ontario is a leading non-profit organization in Canada’s clinical trials community, established in 2012 with support from the Government of Ontario. We fuel Ontario’s life sciences sector by working collaboratively with research institutes and hospitals, industry, health charities, patients and the public, and other health innovation organizations to strengthen clinical trials, advance cutting-edge therapies and devices, and accelerate economic growth, while supporting the highest ethical and quality standards. By supporting global leadership in clinical trials, we can shape a brighter, healthier future.
In 2012, Ontario and Canada saw a decline in clinical trials activity. In response, the Government of Ontario, along with hospitals, universities, industry, research ethics boards and others came together to establish Clinical Trials Ontario (CTO) with a goal of strengthening, promoting and capitalizing on Ontario’s advantages for conducting quality clinical trials.
To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we’ve published A Decade of Impact: Improving Ontario’s Clinical Trials Environment, to highlight growth in the clinical trials sector.
Streamline processes to ensure world-class clinical trials are timely, efficient and cost-effective.
Engage with patients and the public to increase awareness, foster collaboration and improve clinical trials.
Promote Ontario’s competitive advantages and advance strategic partnerships to drive transformation and attract more trials and investment.
“This work directly benefits the future of our province and reflects the spirit of innovation and desire to overcome challenges that have always been at the heart of Ontario’s researchers. ”
— Honourable Jill Dunlop, Ontario’s Minister of Colleges & Universities
Melissa Prokopy
Vice President, Policy and Advocavy
Jennifer Buckley
Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs and Clinical Research Transformation
Wendy Zatylny
Dr. Robert Bartha
Vice Dean, Research and Innovation at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
