News & Updates

The Foundation is grateful to the organizers of a Hall of Fame evening, April 10, 2026, that will honour legends from Canada's orthopaedic community while raising funds for the Foundation. To learn more visit the event website at canadianorthopaedicgala.ca.

"The federal budget announced that $5 billion over three years, starting in 2026-27, will be dedicated for a Health Infrastructure Fund. According to the budget, this fund will complement existing health-related support provided to provinces and territories by helping to ensure their health infrastructure, such as hospitals, emergency rooms, urgent care centres, and medical schools, will be able to respond to the healthcare needs of Canadians..." Canadian Heathcare Technology

"Young Alenko hunkered with his family, filth and sickness surrounding their lean-to. They had arrived at the Croatian refugee camp to escape the war in his home country of Bosnia (the former Yugoslavia). A narrow stream served 27,000 people for drinking, bathing and washroom facilities." University of Ottawa, November 5, 2025

"Across Canada, wait times for surgery and diagnostic imaging continue to be a priority for health systems and patients. Health systems are managing multiple challenges, including an aging and growing population, rising demand for procedures, and health workforce shortages." Canadian Institute for Health Information, June 12, 2025