Vol. 6 No. 7 (2026): July
Viewpoint

A Review of Genomic Data Holdings in the Atlantic Provinces

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Published July 31, 2026

Key Messages

  • Genomic datasets exist in Canada; however, many are inaccessible because they are held by individual researchers on institutional servers or by third-party sequencing companies abroad.
  • As a result, the genomic evidence needed to evaluate new therapies is often difficult to find.
  • Genome Canada is working to improve data accessibility through the Canadian Precision Health Initiative and the Pan-Canadian Genome Library.
  • The Atlantic Cancer Consortium and Atlantic PATH have also built federated models with formal access processes.