Meet Vancouver Entertains Co-chair Jay McCauley
The first Vancouver Entertains – the west coast edition of CANFAR’s Bloor Street Entertains gala – is Friday, October 24, 2025. All proceeds raised during Vancouver Entertains will benefit CANFAR’s Vancouver and BC-based investments in HIV/AIDS research and implementation programs. Leading up to the event, we’re spotlighting the three Co-chairs who are bringing Canada’s Most […]
CANFAR Leadership Announcement
Dear CANFAR Community, On behalf of the Board of Directors, we are writing to share important news regarding a leadership transition at CANFAR. After years of dedicated service, Alex Filiatrault has formally stepped down from his role as Chief Executive Officer as of May 9, 2025. We extend our deepest gratitude to Alex for his […]
TD Bank Group supports CANFAR’s youth sexual health education through Sexfluent.ca
Sexfluent to receive $300,000 over 3 years to amplify the reach and engagement among Canada’s youth in their sexual health. CANFAR is excited to announce that TD Bank Group (TD) has generously pledged $300,000 over the next three years through its corporate citizenship platform, the TD Ready Commitment, to support the growth and expansion of […]
Announcing the 2024 CAHR-CANFAR Excellence in HIV Award Recipients
CANFAR and CAHR are excited to announce the recipients of the 2024 CAHR-CANFAR Excellence in HIV Research Awards. These awards, bestowed since 2017, honour mid-career researchers who, while at the prime of their careers, have achieved a track record of excellence and demonstrated a commitment to improving the lives of those living with HIV with […]
Research Spotlight: How does HIV affect pregnancy?
Women living with HIV can give birth without passing the virus to their babies thanks to breakthrough therapies like antiretroviral therapy (A.R.T.). But many babies born to HIV-positive women experience negative outcomes, some of which are not discovered until a long time after a child is born.
Announcing the Co-Chairs for Bloor Street Entertains 2023
And the Co-Chairs for the 27th Bloor Street Entertains are… It is with great pleasure that we are announcing the co-chairs for the 2023 edition of CANFAR’s annual signature fundraiser, Bloor Street Entertains. A long-standing tradition that plays an important role in the city and beyond, Bloor Street Entertains’ 2023 edition will serve to highlight CANFAR’s […]
Announcing the recipients of the 2023 CAHR-CANFAR Excellence in Research Awards
https://canfar.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/CAHR-CANFAR-Excellence-Award-Winners.mp4 Announcing the recipients of the 2023 CAHR-CANFAR Excellence in Research Awards The Canadian Association for HIV Research (CAHR) and the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR) are pleased to announce the 2023 winners of the CAHR-CANFAR Excellence in Research Awards. These awards are bestowed annually to mid-career researchers who while at the prime of […]
Congratulating the recipients of the 2023 CANFAR Patrons’ Circle Awards
2023 CANFAR Patrons’ Circle Awards CANFAR awarded several of our dedicated community members for their advocacy and advancements in Canada’s HIV epidemic at an intimate ceremony on April 19, 2023. Here, we pay tribute to these amazing community champions. Molly Johnson Known as one of Canada’s greatest voices, award-winning jazz vocalist Molly Johnson is a […]
Study: Evaluating CANFAR’s National Youth Awareness Platform, Sexfluent.ca
CANFAR partners with York University to conduct a national study evaluating its youth resource, SEXFLUENT CANFAR is proud to announce its partnership with York University on a Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) grant to conduct a national community-based research (CBR) study evaluating its digital youth resource, Sexfluent.ca. The study, entitled, “Let’s get Sexfluent! Exploring […]
Q&A with the HIV Legal Network
Q&A with the HIV Legal Network HIV criminalization stops people from getting tested. It stops people from disclosing their status. It perpetuates institutional stigma. We cannot end the HIV epidemic without decriminalization. The HIV Legal Network promotes the human rights of people living with HIV or AIDS and other populations disproportionately affected by HIV, punitive laws […]