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Our Philosophy

SEARCH Vision

Creating Knowledge Cultures

SEARCH Mission

SEARCH Canada helps health organizations apply new knowledge to make sound decisions by building strong collaborative relationships, sharing information and developing people.

Beliefs and Principles

Because we believe that:

  1. In health system workplaces, knowledge is generated, selected and used by all
  2. Quality research requires the engagement of the whole health system
  3. Organizations know best how to build their own capacity
  4. Networks of diverse people create powerful learning and knowledge exchange

SEARCH Canada Is Committed to:

  1. Enhancing the growth of practicing professionals and applied researchers
  2. Collaboration with academic, service and government partners across the health system
  3. Working with both organizations and individuals
  4. Working in ways that integrate capacity into the core business and activities of all sectors
  5. Responding to the environments of individuals, organizations and the system
  6. Delivering excellence in program design and delivery through innovation
  7. Leveraging SEARCH assets for future growth and benefit
  8. Managing and developing resources for sustainability and growth

SEARCH Values

These values guide our actions:

  1. Challenging Boundaries
  2. Fostering Leadership
  3. Working through Collaborative Relationships
  4. Transformative Learning
  5. Resolve