Our Foundation
Building a Canada Where Work and Cancer Can Coexist
The Work Beyond Cancer Foundation exists to ensure no Canadian faces cancer and work alone.
Free support. Real impact. For every Canadian.
The Work Beyond Cancer Foundation provides free education, navigation support, and advocacy to individuals and families navigating cancer and employment — regardless of ability to pay.
All Foundation programs and services are free to individuals and families, always.
Our work is grounded in research, lived experience, and best practices in oncology and employment.
We meet people where they are — with compassion, without judgment, and at their own pace.
We work to change systems, policies, and workplaces so every Canadian is better supported.
Two distinct sides of one mission
Work Beyond Cancer operates two distinct functions. The Foundation focuses on free public education, individual navigation support, research and advocacy — accessible to all Canadians regardless of ability to pay. The Work Beyond Cancer business side provides paid consulting, training, workplace assessments, policy review and organizational services to employers and HR teams. This structure ensures charitable support goes directly to individuals and families, while employer services are delivered through a professional consulting relationship.
Our Programs
Foundation Programs & Services
Individual Navigation Support
One-on-one support for Canadians navigating cancer and employment — understanding rights, options, and next steps.
Public Education
Free resources, guides, and tools to help individuals, families, and communities understand the intersection of cancer and work.
Research & Advocacy
Evidence-informed advocacy to improve policies, protections, and supports for Canadians affected by cancer in the workplace.
Why This Work Matters
Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime
of cancer patients are of working age at diagnosis
of cancer patients face financial hardship within a year
All Foundation services are always free to individuals
Join Us
Get involved
Access free support
If you or someone you love is navigating cancer and work, reach out. Our Foundation services are always free.
Get supportPartner with us
We work with healthcare organizations, legal clinics, unions and community groups to extend our reach.
Become a partnerFoundation Status
Work Beyond Cancer Foundation is a federally incorporated not-for-profit organization. The Foundation is currently preparing its application for registered charitable status with the Canada Revenue Agency.
Work Beyond Cancer Foundation is not currently a registered charity and cannot issue official donation receipts at this time.
No one should face cancer alone. Support belongs at work, too.
Whether you need support, want to partner with us, or believe in our mission — we'd love to hear from you.