Our Mission

The Kidney Foundation of Canada is committed to achieving excellent kidney health, optimal quality of life, and a cure for kidney disease.

About The Kidney Foundation of Canada

The Kidney Foundation of Canada is the national volunteer organization committed to eliminating the burden of kidney disease through:

• Funding and stimulating innovative research for better treatments and a cure;
• Providing education and support to prevent kidney disease in those at risk and empower those with kidney disease to optimize their health status;
• Advocating for improved access to high-quality healthcare; 
• Increasing public awareness and commitment to advancing kidney health and organ donation.

The Kidney Foundation of Canada launched its National Strategic Framework for Chronic Kidney Disease, marking a pivotal step forward in kidney care.

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is the 11th leading cause of death in Canada and one of its costliest chronic conditions, yet it is not currently recognized as a distinct chronic disease. Through this strategic framework, The Kidney Foundation aims to help government leaders close the gap between the rising burden of kidney disease and the coordinated national action needed to address it, ensuring that people living with or at risk of kidney disease receive the support they need at every stage.

The goal of the Framework is to transform kidney health for all Canadians through prevention, equitable access, and evidence-informed research innovation. It will help to ensure that every Canadian, regardless of where they live or what resources they have, can access timely, quality kidney care.

The Framework has identified three distinct priorities:

1- Prioritize Prevention, Early Detection, and Timely Intervention: Move beyond treating kidney failure to actively mitigating risk factors like diabetes and hypertension, and implementing systematic screening so Canadians are diagnosed early when serious kidney damage can still be delayed or prevented.

2- Ensure Equitable Access to Kidney Care for All Canadians: Address systemic barriers by expanding culturally competent, multidisciplinary care, including increasing access to new treatments and medicines, especially in the early stages of the disease.

3- Advance Research & Data for Better Kidney Health: Invest in innovative research and leverage existing data infrastructure to strengthen evidence-based decision-making, and ensure that new discoveries are rapidly translated into practice.

To learn more about The Kidney Foundation of Canada’s new National Strategic Framework for CKD, please visit kidney.ca/framework. .