November 20, 2025 (Oakville, ON) – The Coordinated Accessible National (CAN) Health Network is pleased to announce its partnership with Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH), a leading regional health care provider serving Barrie and the surrounding communities in Ontario’s Simcoe Muskoka region. This new partnership will help advance innovation and improve care for patients in one of Ontario’s fastest-growing areas.
The CAN Health Network is a national partnership comprised of leading health care organizations, referred to as Edges, across Canada. On a mission to drive economic prosperity and create better health for all, CAN Health introduces homegrown solutions into the health care system and paves the way for Canadian businesses to scale not only across Canada, but globally.
“RVH has an ever-growing focus on innovation and research that allows us to explore new technologies that strengthen care,” says Dave Brewin, RVH Vice President of Digital Health and Regional Chief Information Officer. “By partnering with the CAN Health Network, we can test and scale made-in-Canada solutions with the expertise and support needed to bring meaningful improvements to patients and providers.”
Based in Barrie, Ontario, RVH serves more than half a million residents across Simcoe County and Muskoka. RVH is a dynamic and growing health care organization offering a wide range of acute care, surgical, and highly specialized services including cardiac, stroke, oncology, neonatal intensive care, child and youth mental health and more. With a focus on patient-centred care, innovation, and community partnerships, RVH is committed to shaping a healthier future for the region.
The CAN Health Network and RVH share a vision of accelerating innovation to meet evolving health care demands, address service gaps, and support the adoption of cutting-edge Canadian technologies that deliver real impact.
“As the demand for better care solutions grows, CAN Health is committed to expanding the Network to reach more communities across Canada,” says Dr. Dante Morra, Founder and Chair, CAN Health Network. “Partnershing with RVH strengthens our ability to bring Canadian technology solutions to more people and help health systems thrive.”
As an Edge, RVH will work with CAN Health to identify operational or clinical challenges it is seeking to improve. CAN Health will then connect RVH with Canadian, market-ready solutions designed to address those needs. Through this partnership, RVH will be able to accelerate the adoption of innovative technologies while strengthening Canada’s health care economy.
