What is N2?
Network of Networks (N2) is a not-for-profit, incorporated alliance of Canadian research networks and organizations dedicated to strengthening the country’s clinical research capacity and capability.
By bringing together trialists and clinical research professionals from coast to coast, N2 offers a shared platform for collaboration, resource sharing, and the promotion of best practices. Through this collective effort, we support efficient, high-quality research while upholding the integrity of clinical practices and fostering a culture of accountability across the national research landscape.
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What Do We Do?
N2 fosters a collaborative environment where clinical researchers can access high-quality tools, shared expertise, and peer-driven insights to strengthen research excellence nationwide. Our educational resources are available in a variety of formats to support different learning styles and organizational needs—whether you’re building foundational knowledge or scaling team capacity. Together, these tools empower our members to uphold research integrity and advance excellence in clinical trials across Canada.
Key Offerings
Health Canada–accepted Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure regulatory alignment and consistency
A comprehensive education program supporting core clinical research competencies
Permission to Contact toolkit to help organizations ethically and effectively engage participants
Best practice guidelines that promote efficient, ethical, and high-quality clinical research
Why Become a Member?
For over 18 years, N2 has been a trusted national initiative uniting disease networks, research institutions, healthcare organizations, industry partners, and other stakeholders committed to strengthening Canada’s clinical research capability and capacity.
Today, our network includes close to 200 organizations, representing more than 3,000 clinical research professionalsacross a wide range of therapeutic areas. Together, we are building a stronger, more connected research community—founded on collaboration, shared expertise, and a commitment to excellence.
Join us and be part of a nationwide effort to advance high-quality, ethical clinical research across Canada.
Our Path Forward
N2’s Strategic Priorities (2023-2027)
The N2 Strategic Plan 2023–2027 reflects the shared priorities and values of our national community. Developed with input from members, committees, and the Board, it outlines a clear path forward to strengthen Canada’s clinical research environment through collaboration, capacity building, and quality improvement.
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National Voice
Position N2 as a National Voice for Clinical Research in Canada
Alliance
Shepherd a National Clinical Research Alliance
Advocate
Advocate for Peak Performance and Quality Outcomes in Clinical Research
Sustainability
Ensure sustainable infrastructure and capacity for N2
Our Collaborators
In addition to working with N2 member organizations and individual contributors, we partner with a dynamic network of external groups. These include CAREB-ACCER, provincial clinical trial organizations, regulatory bodies, emerging Canadian clinical trials initiatives, and international counterparts. Together, our formal collaborations span 19 additional groups, highlighted below.
