A thriving Ontario economy is built on healthy communities. The Ontario Chamber of Commerce recognizes that a strong health care system is foundational to economic competitiveness, workforce participation, and community well‑being, supporting healthy people, productive workplaces, and long‑term growth across all sectors of the economy. The Health Policy Council serves as a forum for business leaders, health system stakeholders, and academia to advance a high‑performing, sustainable, and resilient health system in Ontario.
The council focuses on strengthening Ontario’s health ecosystem through policy and advocacy and evidence-based solutions that improve access and patient outcomes, modernize care delivery, support innovation and commercialization, and ensure health investments translate into productivity and economic value.
The council is chaired by Robyn Saccon, VP of Public Affairs at Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) and consists of pharmaceutical, life sciences, insurance, healthcare providers, and academic stakeholders.
Recent Highlights:
- 2026 Ontario Budget Submission
- 2025 Federal Budget Submission
- Trade, Innovation & Access: Reimagining Healthcare Procurement” Roundtable Event with Pfizer, followed by a Key Summary Document outlining calls to action
- Policy Outlook Document on advancing primary care for a healthier Ontario
- Advocacy Letter
- Day 1 Agenda to Minister Jones on the business imperative to investing in healthy and sustainable communities
- Modernizing Health Infrastructure and Approvals in Ontario
- Consultation on Buy Ontario Act
2026 Policy & Advocacy Priorities:
- Strengthen competitiveness through life sciences innovation, resilient procurement, and timely access to medical innovations
- Build a sovereign health economy by improving access, reducing wait times, and expanding preventative care models to ease system pressures and boost productivity
- Unlock the value of integrated health data to improve care delivery, inform policy, and address social determinants of health
- Expand primary care capacity and sustain the health workforce through long-term funding mechanisms and diverse team models
Members of the council include:
- AbbVie Corporation
- Alzheimer Society of Ontario
- Amgen Canada Inc.
- AstraZeneca
- BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company)
- Biogen Canada Inc.
- Canada Life
- Dairy Farmers of Ontario
- Eisai Limited
- Eli Lilly
- Green Shield Canada
- GSK
- Ingersoll Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic
- Innovative Medicines Canada (IMC)
- Janssen/J&J
- Johnston Group
- LifeLabs
- Medavie
- Medtech Canada
- Merck
- MyHealth Centre / WELL Health Technology
- Novartis
- Ontario Dental Association
- Pfizer Canada
- Praxus Health (19 to Zero)
- Hoofman-La Roche Limited
- SE Health
- Vertex Pharmaceuticals
- York University
For more information on how to join the council, please contact Neeky Dalir, OCC Senior Policy Analyst.