The C17 Council is a Canadian national network linking the 16 pediatric hematology, oncology, and stem cell transplant programs across Canada. Established to enhance collaboration, it drives multi-centre research in childhood cancer and blood disorders. Through grant-supported initiatives like the C17 Research Network and partnerships such as U‑Link Canada, C17 facilitates protocol development, regulatory compliance, and knowledge translation to improve outcomes for children with cancer and serious blood conditions.