Strategic Priorities & Vision

Our vision, mission, values, and priorities guide our work and help strengthen ethical, high-quality clinical research across Canada.

Strengthening Canada’s Clinical Research System

With over 190 member organizations and 3,000+ research professionals across 200+ sites, N2 reflects the depth and diversity of Canada’s research landscape. Our priorities build on this collective strength—advancing collaboration, transparency, and national alignment.

We focus on:

  • Equipping research teams with practical, consistent tools and education

  • Fostering public trust and engagement

  • Supporting efficiency and quality through shared learning

  • Advocating for the needs of research professionals and organizations

N2 brings Canada’s research community together under a shared vision: a system that is efficient, innovative, and grounded in integrity, inclusivity, and impact.

2024-2027 strategic plan
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Mission

To enable and enhance clinical research capability and capacity in Canada.

Vision

Canada’s alliance for excellence in clinical research.

Guiding Principles

These principles reflect what matters most to us and anchor our work as we carry out N2’s strategic plan.

  • Serve Members: Deliver valuable services and benefits efficiently and sustainably.

  • Advance Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Embed fairness and respect for all in everything we do.

  • Collaboration Over Competition: Build strong, reciprocal relationships for shared success.

  • Integrity: Act with transparency and accountability.

  • Results-Oriented Goals: Focus on excellence and meaningful outcomes.

N2’s Strategic Priorities

N2 Strategic Priorities

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For over 18 years, N2 has brought together partners and professionals across the clinical research ecosystem—disease networks, research institutions, healthcare organizations, and industry partners—to strengthen Canada’s research capacity.
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