TECHNATION Health works with its members, governments and other stakeholders to realize the opportunities inherent in the digital health marketplace.
As the voice of the digital health industry in Canada, TECHNATION Health provides thought leadership on how we can improve the health of Canadians while building a robust and dynamic digital health industry that can compete on a global scale.
A major enabler for change is support to the thousands of Canadian companies developing innovative health solutions that disrupt the status quo, while improving the health and well-being of Canadians.
TECHNATION Health members believe that it is imperative to advocate for the development of a well-governed and planned Canadian Digital Health Agenda that will improve patient outcomes and further enhance the efficiencies of Canada’s healthcare services.
TECHNATION Health advocates for appropriate levels of tech-based spending in healthcare; and consistently voices the need for a more strategic approach for the acceleration and adoption of emerging digital health technologies.
Our four standing committees and associated task forces also work on activities related specifically focused on:
- Advocacy: Influencing policy and thinking within the broader health sector based on the priorities of the membership. This includes meeting with senior healthcare, government and political leaders and establishing key positions on key topics.
- Relationships and Access: Provides our membership the opportunity to network, partner and build relationships with key political, government, health system and private vendor executives.
- Industry Insights & Knowledge Transfer: Providing our members with information about major federal, provincial and institutional priorities and initiatives, gained through our relationships, seminars and round table initiatives. This includes client funding/business priorities that are critical to shaping our membership’s sales and marketing efforts and enables our members to stay current with the latest technologies, trends and standards.
- International Opportunities: Helping members develop global relationships and international trade opportunities.
Vision
As the trusted and authoritative voice of the health tech industry, we intend to improve the health and wellness of Canadians and support an effective and sustainable healthcare system through the use of innovative digital technologies. We also aim to provide value to our members through the advocacy of a Canadian digital health economy.
Mission
TECHNATION will strive to influence policy and advocate for the adoption of innovative technologies that align with international trends to maximize economic development and export opportunities for our members, have a direct benefit to patients, providers and the health system, and create a ROI by improving patient outcomes and convenience for consumers.
Health Board of Directors
TECHNATION’s Health Board of Directors represent the interest of TECHNATION’s members focused on the Health tech market. The Health Board meetings four times a year to provide input and direction to TECHNATION Health staff, on behalf of the members; to discuss identified issues and ensure the goals of the Health Division’s membership driven strategic plan are being met.
See the complete list of Health Board members.
Strategic Plan
To achieve its vision and mission, TECHNATION has prioritized the following strategic priorities for the 2026-2028 year:
- Advocacy: As the trusted and authoritative voice of Canada’s health technology ecosystem, TECHNATION Health advances clear, evidence-based policy positions that reflect member priorities and influence decision-making across governments, health systems, and political leadership.
- Relationships and Access: TECHNATION Health creates meaningful access for members to senior government, health system, and industry leaders by convening forums that bring industry and government together on an equal footing to enable collaboration, alignment, and informed action.
- Industry Insights and Knowledge Transfer: TECHNATION Health delivers timely, actionable insights drawn from public and private sector leaders across Canada to help members understand policy direction, funding priorities, procurement signals, and emerging standards that shape market opportunities and adoption pathways.
- International Opportunities: TECHNATION Health supports members in building global readiness and expanding international opportunities by aligning with global standards, fostering international partnerships, and positioning Canada as a credible reference market for trusted digital and AI-enabled health solutions.
See our full Strategic Plan for 2026-2028
