Help Us Combat the HPAI Crisis in Canada!

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has escalated into a national crisis, affecting not just our beloved wild waterfowl and domestic poultry, but also marine mammals, dairy cattle, cats, and even humans. This rapidly spreading virus threatens to cripple Canada's agrifood industries and our collective health. Despite its clear and growing threat, our outbreak response remains ineffective, failing to employ established best practices—known as the Pillars of Outbreak Response—leaving us vulnerable to a future catastrophic pandemic.

The Urgent Need for Action

Without immediate and decisive action, the impact of HPAI could linger for years, causing critical damage to our poultry and agricultural sectors. The threat of mutation that could lead to severe human disease makes this situation even more alarming. The solution is clear: we must implement established, evidence-based response strategies that focus not on assumptions but on proven practices.

A Collaborative Solution

Our plan is built around the fundamental pillars that can guide us to effective outbreak management. Here’s how we intend to implement solutions:

• Establishing Collaborative Leadership: We are building a multidisciplinary leadership team involving producers, frontline workers, and relevant sectors to create transparency and drive evidence-based solutions.
• Building a Real-Time Data and Information Framework: Our platform will track the outbreak through integrated epidemiological data, helping us identify risks and evaluate interventions effectively.
• Implementing Interventions Based on Evidence: We will critically reassess current methods, like 'stamping out,' and focus on enhancing animal immunity, improving biosecurity measures, and rewarding proactive producers.
• Transforming Communications: We aim to facilitate multi-directional dialogue among all stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accessible information that engages the public and encourages participation.

Your Contribution is Vital

By supporting this crowdfunding campaign, you are becoming an essential part of a larger initiative that aims to halt current outbreaks and prevent future crises. Your contributions will:

• Fund the development of a comprehensive business plan to effectively manage the outbreak.
• Expand our online platform for better communication and project management.
• Support administrative functions necessary for coordination and execution.
• Launch pilot projects that address specific gaps and test innovative solutions.

Creating Lasting Change

The current chaotic approach to HPAI response simply isn’t working—only a structured, collaborative effort grounded in best practices offers real hope for a solution.

Your generosity will ensure:

• The establishment of a national framework based on evidence for responding to HPAI.
• Improvements in animal health and food security across the poultry industry.
• The development of a robust model that can apply to infectious diseases across wider health contexts.
• A meaningful reduction in the risk of zoonotic diseases spilling over into human populations.

Stay Engaged and Informed

Contributors will have the opportunity to participate in a dedicated online network, where you’ll receive regular updates, share your insights, and engage in the outbreak response. By joining us, you’ll become part of a transparent movement tackling one of the most urgent health and food security challenges facing Canada today.

Join Us in Making a Difference!

We are at a crucial junction where your support can bolster our fight against HPAI. Each contribution, no matter its size, propels us toward a coordinated, effective response. If we fail to take action, we risk further outbreaks and devastating consequences for both animal populations and human health.

Together, we can change the course of this crisis. Please support our campaign and be part of a solution that protects our health, our food systems, and our communities!