Have your say: Help us improve patient-oriented research in Canada

Consultation has concluded

SPOR Refresh public engagement platform – closes March 31, 2024

The public engagement platform will close as of March 31, 2024 at 11:59 PM EST. Many thanks to all those who took the time to share their comments.

Please visit the SPOR refresh webpage for the latest updates and/or subscribe to the SPOR Newsletter.

Register if it’s your first time joining this online discussion

The first step is to Register if it’s your first time engaging with CIHR on this platform. Sign in if you already have an account.

This helps us understand the diversity of participants contributing ideas and promotes a positive experience by helping to reduce spam.

In 2011, the Government of Canada launched Canada’s Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR), a program designed to involve people with lived and living experience in all stages of the research process with the goal of increasing the relevance and impact of health research—and ultimately improving health outcomes and the quality of the health care system.

A lot has changed since then, and now is the time to reflect on what we have achieved to date, what is working well, and what might need to change.

That is why CIHR and other SPOR partners are inviting you to share your perspectives on how we can improve patient-oriented research in Canada through SPOR.

What is the end goal?

We will use your feedback to strengthen the design of SPOR, boost involvement of patients, Indigenous Peoples, partners and funders in decision-making about SPOR, and help shape future directions for the program.

How you can make your voice heard

There are many ways you can share feedback with us on this platform until March 31, 2024. We invite you to:

Join the Discussion Forum: Participate in a discussion on the key themes for SPOR’s refresh. Post comments, ask questions, and interact with others.
Share your Ideas for a New Name: Offer suggestions for an alternative to the “patient” in Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research.
Drop a pin on the Map: We would love to know where you're participating from!

If you’d prefer to share your ideas by email, please send us a message at SPOREngagementSRAP@cihr-irsc.gc.ca or call 1-888-603-4178 (Option 6).

Note: We ask all users of this platform to keep their comments respectful and kind to promote a positive experience for everyone. Please see our Forum Etiquette and Moderation rules for more information.