Cancer Plans and Reports

We monitor cancer burden, cancer risk factors, and the quality and performance of the cancer care system. We publish a variety of reports to share this information.

Cancer in First Nations in Ontario: Risk Factors and Screening Report Information about cancer risk factors and screening uptake for both on-reserve and off-reserve First Nations in Ontario.
Cancer in the Métis People of Ontario: Risk Factors and Screening Behaviours This report identifies key factors that affect cancer risk in the Métis population in Ontario.
Cancer Risk Factors and Screening Among Inuit in Ontario and Other Canadian Regions Estimates of cancer risk and screening participation among Inuit living both in and outside Inuit Nunangat and in Ontario.
Cancer Risk Factors Atlas of Ontario Information on populations and areas in high need of health care, and region-specific policies, interventions and programs to improve care and reduce health disparities.
Cancer Risk Factors in Ontario: Alcohol Data on alcohol consumption in Ontario and how it relates to cancer in the population.
Cancer Risk Factors in Ontario: Burden of Cancer Caused by Infections in Ontario This report estimates the number of cancer cases diagnosed in Ontario that are caused by infection with certain cancer-causing agents.
Cancer Risk Factors in Ontario: Burden of Occupational Cancer Information about carcinogens found in Ontario workplaces and policy recommendations for safe and healthy workplaces.
Cancer Risk Factors in Ontario: Environmental Burden This report discusses the annual increase in new cancer cases in Ontario as a result of exposure to environmental cancer-causing agents.
Cancer Risk Factors in Ontario: Evidence Summary This report reviews the epidemiologic evidence linking a broad range of risk factors to various types of cancer in Ontario.
Cancer Risk Factors in Ontario: Healthy Weights, Healthy Eating and Active Living Data on overweight and obesity in Ontario and how it relates to cancer in the population.
Cancer Risk Factors in Ontario: Tobacco Data on tobacco smoking in Ontario and how it relates to cancer in the population.
Cancer System Quality Index A comprehensive view of Ontario's cancer system performance.
Molecular Oncology Laboratory Testing and Clinical Cancer Genetic Service Recommendations to ensure access to high-quality molecular oncology laboratory testing and clinical cancer genetic services in Ontario.
Ontario Cancer Plan Multi-year plan for improving the performance of Ontario’s cancer system, reducing cancer risk and improving outcomes for people in Ontario.
Ontario Cancer Screening Performance Report Data on breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screening programs, lung cancer screening pilot, and equity in cancer screening.
Ontario Cancer Statistics Information on the burden of cancer in Ontario based on four indicators: incidence, mortality, survival and prevalence.
Recommendation Report for Ontario’s Clinical Genetic Services Recommendations for improving clinical cancer genetic services in Ontario.
Systemic Treatment Program Implementation Plan The implementation plan shares the areas of focus for the Systemic Treatment Program from 2024 to 2028.

Last Updated: July 29, 2026

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