Working to improve lives, strengthen communities and drive economic growth through impact-focused investments in genomics research and innovation.

Core values

- **Health Benefits**: Genome Canada's research has led to significant advancements in health, such as early detection tools for ovarian and endometrial cancers, which could save thousands of lives and reduce healthcare costs[3].
- **Societal Implications**: The organization addresses the ethical, environmental, economic, legal, and social aspects (GE³LS) of genomics, ensuring that research considers and mitigates potential societal impacts[1][2].
- **Economic Benefits**: Genome Canada's initiatives contribute to the Canadian economy through innovations in sectors like agriculture, environment, forestry, fisheries, energy, and mining, leading to socio-economic benefits[1][5].
- **Public Support and Awareness**: There is strong public support for genomics research, particularly in areas like cancer diagnosis, rare disease diagnosis, and environmental protection, indicating that the work aligns with societal needs and values[4].
- **Capacity Building and International Profile**: Genome Canada enhances Canada's international profile in genomics research, develops a solid base of trained researchers, and provides leading-edge technologies, all of which contribute to the country's scientific and economic standing[1].