Genome Canada
| Formation | February 8, 2000 |
|---|---|
| Type | Federally funded not-for-profit organization |
| Headquarters | 150 Metcalfe Street Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1P1 Canada |
President and CEO | Rob Annan |
| Budget | C$40 million (approximately) (2023-2024) |
| Staff | 20 |
| Website | www |
Genome Canada is a non-profit organization that aims to use genomics-based technologies to improve the lives of Canadians. It is funded by the Government of Canada. Genome Canada provides large-scale investments that develop new technologies, connect the public sector with private industry, and create solutions to problems of national interest, such as health, sustainable resources, the environment, and energy.
Between 2000 and 2017, Genome Canada provided C$1.5 billion Canadian dollars in genomics funding, which has attracted an additional C$2.1 billion in co-funding from partners in the private, public and non-profit sectors within Canada and internationally. On its website, it reports 20 staff (2025). Funding expenses in 2023-2024 were approximately C$40 million.
The President and CEO of Genome Canada is Rob Annan. The Chair of the Board of Directors is Bonnie Schmidt.