About usFinancial and impact reports2025 Impact 2025 Impact Accredited through Imagine Canada, Parkinson Canada puts people living with Parkinson’s at the centre of everything we do. We empower the Parkinson’s community through tailored programs and services, innovative research and advocacy that raises the voice of people living in Canada impacted by Parkinson’s.The work we are embarking on in support of our Strategic Plan 2025–30 demonstrates our commitment to ensuring more people affected by Parkinson’s in Canada can access the care they need without barriers, to elevating the visibility and understanding of Parkinson’s as a critical public health issue, and to creating collaborative partnerships—across communities, research, and health care sectors—that drive innovation and real, life-changing impact—all while empowering those impacted by Parkinson’s to live boldly and unapologetically. Explore our 2025 impact report Programs and services We reach people in Canada impacted by Parkinson’s by connecting them to credible, evidence-based information and community programs and services that support each person’s journey. Thanks to the support of our donors, our trusted information and referral resources and services are available to support our community, free of charge, in English and French. Webinars Parkinson Canada provides ongoing educational webinars with topics of interest to people impacted by Parkinson’s. These accessible video and audio resources cover topics related to mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being. In 2021, we hosted 8 webinars with 14,096 viewers. In 2022, we hosted 13 webinars, reaching over 8,000 people. In 2023, we hosted 12 webinars, reaching 16,761 viewers. In 2024, we hosted 12 webinars with 5,762 attendees and 21,743 total viewers. In 2025, we hosted 13 webinars with 7,619 attendees and 19,074 total viewers. In 2026, we plan to host 2 webinars with over 700 attendees Support and information The Parkinson Canada Support and Information is a bilingual, toll-free Canada-wide number for people living with Parkinson’s, their care partners and health care professionals to connect to programs and services across the country. We provide help by phone or email, Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET. Call 1-888-664-1974 for more information. In 2021, we received 1,896 emails and 2,200 phone calls. In 2022, we responded to 1,911 emails and 2,094 phone calls. In 2023, we responded to 2,884 emails and 2,398 phone calls. In 2024, we responded to 3,075 emails and 2,350 phone calls. In 2025, we responded to 2,583 emails and 2,470 phone calls. In 2026, we expect to respond to 2,712 emails and 2,593 phone calls. Additional resources Parkinson Canada provides additional resources throughout the year that can include articles and publications, exercise and wellness resources, podcasts, information on hot topics, and targeted publications such as Every Victory Counts. We define our resource downloads by the number of times a resource gets downloaded onto a device. For the Canadian edition of the Every Victory Counts manual, we define it as the number of downloads of that particular resource. In 2021, we oversaw the creation of an online medication tracker and saw 5,041 total resource downloads. In 2022, we launched the Canadian Edition of Every Victory Counts and had 1,774 downloads and 1,756 requests for print copies. In 2023, we launched the French version of Every Victory Counts, garnering 2,414 downloads for the manual. In 2024, the manual had 1,613 downloads of the English edition and 150 downloads of the French edition. In 2025, we updated the manual to ensure its accuracy and the relevance of information. There were 1,862 requests of the English edition and 292 requests for the French edition. In 2026 we plan to launch the 2nd Edition of the Canadian Every Victory Counts manual which will provide more information on advanced therapies, apathy, clinical trials, community strength, exploring new interests as Parkinson’s progresses, the future of Parkinson’s treatment, holistic care, intimacy, and social isolation. Advocacy In 2025, Parkinson Canada advanced efforts to improve access to Parkinson’s care across the country by engaging federal and provincial policymakers during a period of political transition and evolving leadership. Following the federal election in June, our team travelled to Ottawa to build on established relationships across multiple parties and advocate for improved access to financial supports and medications. We also raised awareness of the need to prepare for potential economic disruptions that could affect pharmaceutical access and affordability for the Parkinson’s community. At the provincial level, we built on our 2024 work by sharing the findings of The Economic Burden of Parkinson’s in Canada report through a series of meetings with policymakers, including representatives from the Ontario Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Long-Term Care, and the Ministry of Seniors. We also engaged Members of Provincial Parliament during the Ontario budget consultation process to advocate for improved access to Movement Disorder Specialists and neurologists. Later in the year, we met with the Ontario Ministry of Health and its policy team to explore concrete solutions to reduce wait times for specialist care and strengthen communication between patients, family physicians, and specialists, ensuring people with Parkinson’s can access the care they need when they need it. In New Brunswick, we also engaged directly with provincial leadership through a meaningful conversation with Minister of Health, John Dornan on improving access to care and strengthening health system supports for people living with Parkinson’s. As we move into 2026, we will build on these relationships to accelerate access to care through new reports and initiatives that will illuminate the story of Parkinson’s care and financial support across the country at all levels of government. In 2024, Parkinson Canada strengthened its advocacy efforts by releasing The Economic Burden of Parkinson’s in Canada, a landmark report revealing that Parkinson’s cost Canadians $3.3 billion in 2024, with costs expected to reach $4.4 billion by 2034. Supported by personal stories from people living with Parkinson’s and care partners, the report informed calls for more accessible care, stronger financial supports, and increased investment in research. Advocacy activities included engagement with government leaders on Parliament Hill, mobilizing 206 community members to contact elected officials, and contributing to a major policy win in New Brunswick with the announcement of a deep brain stimulation (DBS) clinic at Moncton Hospital, while continuing to advocate for equitable access to DBS across Canada. In 2022, Parkinson Canada led a nationwide letter-writing campaign that saw 5,216 Canadians urge federal leaders to prioritize Parkinson’s care, focusing on reducing diagnosis wait times and improving access to specialists and allied health professionals. We engaged in the Ontario and Quebec elections with targeted calls to action, tripling stakeholder participation in Ontario compared to 2021. We also released regional roundtable reports from 2021 and hosted a follow-up meeting with people living with Parkinson’s, care partners, Movement Disorder Specialists from across Canada, and other stakeholders to explore solutions for improving access to care. Research Since 1981, Parkinson Canada has funded innovative research, including discovery-stage science, fellowships for Movement Disorder Specialists (MDS) and training for the next generation of Parkinson’s research leaders. Thanks to the generosity of its donors, Parkinson Canada: Provides the only grant in Canada for MDS fellowships that allows more doctors to take advantage of the specialized training required to help Canadians with Parkinson’s live well. 25 awards for MDS fellowships since 2006. Funds critical research determining optimal exercises to slow the progression of Parkinson’s. Founding partner of the Canadian Open Parkinson Network (C-OPN), a large-scale research network of movement disorder specialists, clinics and Parkinson’s patients from across Canada. The goal of C-OPN is to accelerate research into Parkinson’s through the collection of data (clinical & demographic) and samples (DNA & blood) from participants, and to increase opportunity and participation for clinical trials. To date more than 2,280 participants from 11 sites across Canada have enrolled in C-OPN. In 2021 (2021-2023 research cycle), $790,000 was invested by Parkinson Canada to fund 16 new research projects. In 2022 (2022-2024 research cycle), more than $1.3 million was invested by Parkinson Canada to fund 23 new research projects. In 2023 (2023-2025 research cycle), more than $1.8 million was invested by Parkinson Canada to fund 29 new research projects. In 2024 (2024-2026 research cycle), $2.4 million was invested by Parkinson Canada to fund 23 new research projects. In 2025, we awarded over $2.28 million to fund 56 research grants and awards. In 2026, we expect to award over $2.9 million across 65 research grants and awards. Fundraising events SuperWalk The SuperWalk is the largest annual fundraiser for Parkinson Canada, an important and ever-expanding resource for Canadians living with Parkinson’s and their care partners. In 2021, we welcomed over 1,300 walkers during SuperWalk. In 2022, we welcomed over 1,800 walkers across 30+ in-person and virtual walks. In 2024, we welcomed over 2,755 walkers across 30+ in-person and virtual walks. In 2024, we welcomed over 2,755 walkers across 30+ in-person and virtual walks. In 2025, we welcomed over 3,122 walkers across 30+ in-person and virtual walks. In 2026, we hope to have 3,435 walkers join across 30+ in-person and virtual walks. Pedaling for Parkinson’s Founded by Canadians for Canadians, Pedaling for Parkinson’s invites cyclists to ride towards progress by funding research and raising awareness for Parkinson Canada. In 2022, we welcomed 245 cyclists across multiple Pedaling for Parkinson’s events, and 133 cyclists across multiple in-person and virtual rides. In 2023, we welcomed 230 cyclists across multiple Pedaling for Parkinson’s events. In 2024, we welcomed 72 cyclists at our Prince Edward County and Go the Distance virtual rides. In 2025, we launched The Capital Ride with over 57 cyclists. As well, we partnered with the Spinning Wheels Tour where we had 130 cyclists join 1-7 day rides across the country. In 2026, we plan to welcome 670 cyclists across the Capital Ride, Growling Beaver, Go the Distance virtual rides and the Spinning Wheels Tour. Growling Beaver Brevet Founded by cyclists for cyclists, the Growling Beaver Brevet invites participants to ride for wellness while fueling research and raising awareness for Parkinson Canada. In 2021, we welcomed 250 cyclists with 4 routes and a virtual ride. In 2022, we welcomed 209 cyclists with 4 routes and a virtual ride. In 2023, we welcomed 192 cyclists with 4 routes. In 2024, we welcomed 295 cyclists with 5 routes. In 2025, we welcomed 387 cyclists across 6 routes. In 2026, we hope to welcome 405 cyclists across 6 routes. SuperMom Walk/Run SuperMom Walk/Run was founded by Carlota Lee in 2023. What began with family and friends in Vancouver has grown into a powerful community event that brings people together to raise awareness and vitals funds for women and people in Canada affected by Parkinson’s. In 2024, we welcomed 304 participants in Vancouver. In 2025, we welcomed 352 participants in Vancouver. In 2026, we welcomed 893 participants across 3 locations. Vancouver with 371 and the 2 new locations this year in Calgary, welcoming 165 members and Toronto welcoming 357 participants! Volunteers Volunteers are integral to our work at Parkinson Canada and we strive to provide a volunteer experience that is engaging and meaningful. In 2022, we worked with 500 volunteers across 33 events. In 2023, we worked with 660 volunteers. In 2024, we worked with 379 volunteers across 33 events. In 2025, we hope to engage 478 volunteers across 27 events. Where does your money go? Thanks to the generosity of our donors and volunteers, in 2025, Parkinson Canada allocated more than $7.8 million ($8.7 million in 2024) to our mission across Canada. We invested more than $2.9 million ($3.2 million in 2024) in groundbreaking research, over $2.6 million ($2.6 million in 2024) in programs and services, and more than $2.3 million ($2.7 million in 2024) in awareness, advocacy, and public affairs. No other national charity in Canada accomplishes so much for people touched by Parkinson’s. It takes money to fund these accomplishments. We take great care and concern regarding every dollar that is donated to our organization. We are focused on managing our expenses. Our investment in fundraising allows us to attract long-term donors to our cause through revenue-generating events and direct mail fundraising, while our administration expenses ensure good organizational governance. We must have qualified senior staff who can provide responsible leadership for our staff and volunteers across the country. We also invest in demonstrating excellence in the five fundamental areas–board governance, financial accountability and transparency, fundraising, staff management, and volunteer involvement–that are required to be awarded accreditation by Imagine Canada’s Standards Program. We invest in trust. The dedication and generosity of our donors and partners–combined with our responsible financial practices–resulted in exceptional revenue growth in 2025. We will continue to invest funds raised in Canada’s best Parkinson’s research, education and services so that people with Parkinson’s can live well today–and tomorrow. Read more about our financials. Statement of Financial Position As of December 31, 2025 View the statement Income Statement For the 12 months ending December 31, 2025 View the statement