2026-07-06 from oha.com
Vital, a national health data platform coordinated from Unity Health Toronto, will connect near real-time data from hospitals across Canada, beginning with 160 hospitals in Alberta, Ontario and Quebec, creating one of the most valuable health data resources in the world. By securely connecting hospital data for research and innovation while protecting privacy and respecting provincial oversight, Vital aims to accelerate medical discovery and improve care for Canadians.
With Canada’s high-quality health care and diverse population, the health data from Vital will be sought after by scientists and innovators to develop next-generation medical technology and enable research that improves care here in Canada and worldwide.
The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, and health care leaders from across Canada gathered at St. Michael’s Hospital this week to launch Vital, a national health data platform enabled by $210 million in government and institutional funding.
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