Wednesday, January 21, 2026
We are proud to announce that the Health Sciences North (HSN) Foundation has been officially accredited through the Imagine Canada Standards Program, the gold standard for excellence and accountability in Canada’s charitable sector.
This extraordinary accomplishment places our Foundation among a select group of charities recognized for excellence in governance, financial accountability, fundraising ethics, staff management, and volunteer engagement.
For our donors, partners, and supporters, this accreditation provides independent assurance that:
- Your gifts are managed responsibly
- Our governance practices are ethical and transparent
- We meet national standards in fundraising, volunteer engagement, and staff management
About Imagine Canada
Imagine Canada is the national organization that supports and strengthens charities across the country. Accreditation means an independent body has verified that we meet 73 rigorous standards for trustworthiness and accountability.
“This recognition reflects the confidence our community places in us. Accreditation through Imagine Canada demonstrates that we are operating with integrity, transparency, the highest standards in the sector, and that every donor can trust their gifts are making a meaningful difference.”
— Anthony Keating, President & CEO, HSN Foundation
“This accreditation reinforces the strong partnership between Health Sciences North and the Foundation. It reflects a shared commitment to accountability, transparency, and stewarding donor support in a way that directly strengthens patient care, education, and research across the North.”
— David McNeil, President & CEO, HSN
“This achievement speaks to the dedication of the Foundation team and Board to upholding the highest standards of governance and ethical fundraising. Imagine Canada accreditation provides donors with confidence that their generosity is being stewarded responsibly and with purpose.”
— Jacob Gauthier, Board Chair, HSN Foundation
Thank you for your trust. This accreditation belongs to all of us who believe in advancing exceptional care at Health Sciences North.