Acknowledgements

We would like to sincerely thank the following individuals and organizations whose dedication and support contribute to the ongoing success of the Canadian Paediatric Surveillance Program (CPSP) in its commitment to improving the health of children and youth in Canada and around the world:

• The approximately 2700 Canadian paediatricians, subspecialists, and other health care providers whose voluntary monthly reporting of information on rare paediatric conditions produces surveillance data that is the foundation for evidence-based decision making
• Our investigators who design studies and surveys, analyze the data, and provide us with knowledge and educational solutions
• The members of the Scientific Steering Committee who guide the Program with expertise and leadership
• IMPACT (Immunization Monitoring Program ACTive) centres that support the CPSP by reporting cases of acute flaccid paralysis in 14 major paediatric hospitals
• The Canadian Paediatric Society and the Public Health Agency of Canada whose strong partnership allows the Program to grow in Canada and to take a leadership role on the international scene

Program Funding

Funding for the CPSP is required to support program management. The Program is funded through a combination of government support and unrestricted grants from Canadian charities, research institutions, hospitals, and corporations. All funding is provided to maintain and expand the Program.

We gratefully acknowledge the financial support received from the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Centre for Surveillance and Applied Research, Health Canada’s Marketed Health Products Directorate, and various non-governmental sources.