Canadian Network on Hepatitis C

On Thursday, May 7th 2026, CanHepC joined Action Hepatitis Canada, CanHepB, the HIV Legal Network and CATIE to mark the 5th annual Canadian Viral Hepatitis Elimination Day in Ottawa. 

Canada committed to the World Health Organization’s targets for viral hepatitis elimination, but we are falling behind. CanHepC co-director Dr Jordan Feld said in the press conference regarding Hepatitis C Elimination:  

''This is a marathon; it’s definitely not a sprint. Any runner will tell you that it is the last few miles or a marathon that are the hardest, but also the most important. We are here today to remind Canadians and particularly our governments at the federal, provincial, territorial and even the municipal levels that we have come a long way in this race, and it’s not time to slow down; it’s time to redouble our efforts. These last few miles will be the hardest of the race, but if we don’t stay committed, we will lose all the progress that we’ve made.'' 

CanHepC held its Annual Meeting and 15th Canadian Symposium on Hepatitis C Virus in Toronto on February 26-28th, 2026.

The CanHepC Annual Meeting and Symposium are highlights of the year, bringing together members and invited guests to discuss the network’s research, training program and strategic priorities. This year, we dedicated more time to discussion as we prepare for a pivotal period leading up to 2030, critical years for achieving World Health Organization hepatitis C elimination targets. Our Symposium was fully integrated into the Canadian Liver Meeting this year showcasing groundbreaking hepatitis C research both in Canada and globally.

September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: a day to honour the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, and their families and communities.  The Canadian Network on Hepatitis C (CanHepC) honours the strength, resilience, and lived experiences of Indigenous peoples. We recognize the enduring impacts of colonialism and the intergenerational trauma caused by residential schools and other systemic injustices.