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Corporate Partners

The Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation appreciates the financial and in-kind support of concerned corporations. We work with our corporate partners to improve bone and joint health for Canadians, and to help build healthy communities across the nation.

The Alva Foundation funds organizations conducting research and/or developing services that address significant risk factors in early childhood development, prenatal through four years of age. It is their philosophy that healthy childhood development sets in place many mental, physical, and social attributes that determine the ability to develop into a healthy adult.

Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals is among the top five specialty pharmaceutical companies in Canada and is a leader in the field of cardiology and hematology. They are deeply committed to providing Canadians with the best medicine and continue to invest in the research and development of innovative pharmaceutical products to improve the lives of patients.

Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) The mission of the CPA is to advance the profession of physiotherapy in order to improve the health of Canadians. Members of the CPA include physiotherapists, physiotherapy assistants, physiotherapy students, and affiliate members who support the mission of the association.

The Medtronic Foundation was created in 1978 and is charged as the primary channel for Medtronic's strategic giving, with the majority of grant programs thoughtfully aligning with the company's commitment to improve access to quality healthcare. Giving is focused in three areas: Health, Education and Community.

Ontario Trillium Foundation A leading grantmaker in Canada, the Ontario Trillium Foundation strengthens the capacity of the voluntary sector through investments in community-based initiatives. An agency of the Government of Ontario, OTF builds healthy and vibrant communities.

Pfizer Canada is the Canadian operation of Pfizer Inc, the world's largest pharmaceutical company. Pfizer discovers and develops innovative medicines and other products that improve the quality of life of people and animals around the world.

Rx&D Canada's Research-Based Pharmaceutical Companies, Rx&D draws on a team of resources who are specialists in their fields. Our dedicated team works to ensure that the positive contribution made by the research-based pharmaceutical industry is understood by key decision-makers and the general public.

Stryker is a leader in the worldwide orthopaedic market and is one of the world's largest medical device companies. Stryker delivers results through a wide range of capabilities including joint replacements, trauma, spine and micro implants systems, orthobiologics, powered surgical instruments, surgical navigation systems, endoscopic products as well as patient handling and emergency medical equipment.

Wright Medical Technology, Inc. is an ISO 9001 certified designer, manufacturing and distributing orthopaedic implants and instrumentation worldwide for over 60 years. Since its inception, Wright has introduced a number of products that represent new standards in orthopaedic technology. From new material technologies to advanced products and instrumentation, Wright is committed to finding solutions to the challenges that face today's orthopaedic professionals.

Zimmer is a worldwide leader in joint replacement solutions for knee pain and hip pain, and provides comprehensive spine care solutions for acute and chronic back pain. The company also provides a broad range of trauma, dental implant, and orthopaedic surgical products. Founded in 1927, Zimmer is committed to providing effective techniques in hip replacement and knee replacement for orthopaedic surgeons who restore mobility and relieve the pain of osteoarthritis and traumatic injuries.

DuPuy Synthes