Standards in Canada

A centralized resource page providing direct links to organizations that define mandated or recommended digital health standards for use in the Canadian healthcare system. These standards ensure interoperability, data consistency, and secure health information exchange across jurisdictions, supporting efficient and high-quality healthcare delivery.

Alberta

British Columbia

Canada Health Infoway

Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI)

Canadian Nursing Association

C-HOBIC

Manitoba

Digital Health

Newfoundland & Labrador

Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information (NLCHI)

Nova Scotia

NS Electronic Health Program

Ontario

PEI

Health PEI

Saskatchewan

eHealth Saskatchewan

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