Genomics R&D Initiative (GRDI)

The Genomics Research and Development Initiative (GRDI) receives annually close to $20 million from the Government of Canada (GC) to carry out vital genomics research. Participating GC departments and agencies include: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Health Canada, the National Research Council of Canada, Natural Resources Canada, and the Public Health Agency of Canada.

GRDI collaborates with universities and the private sector, creating economic, environmental and social benefits for Canadians. Research areas include agriculture, environment, fisheries, forestry and health (including developing treatments for diseases such as cancer).