Grant: Canadian Council on Animal Care

The CCAC is focused on strengthening the support it provides to Canada's animal-based scientific community, ensuring its long-term sustainability, and modernizing its practices to remain responsive in a changing scientific environment. Canadians trust the CCAC to ensure that animal-based science is conducted ethically and responsibly, and the organization is committed to upholding that trust through strong collaborations with volunteers, certified institutions, and government partners. As Canada's national oversight system for the use of animals in science, the CCAC plays an essential and unique role. Guided by the dedication of its national community, the CCAC will continue to fulfill this responsibility with integrity, transparency, and an unwavering commitment to animal welfare. Over the next five years, the following strategic goals will guide the CCAC in delivering its mission, mandate, and program with renewed focus, ensuring the welfare of animals used in science is always prioritized: 1.Strengthen organizational resilience 2.Optimize delivery of the CCAC program 3.Enrich support to program participants These goals were developed in close partnership with the CCAC's board, standing committees, member organizations, and other stakeholders across Canada to foster strong buy-in and collective commitment.