The Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) recognizes individuals of great achievement in the academic health sciences in Canada. Founded in 2004, the CAHS has approximately 500 Fellows and appoints new Fellows on an annual basis. The organization is managed by a voluntary Board of Directors and a Board Executive. The main function of the CAHS is to provide timely, informed, and unbiased assessments of urgent issues affecting the health of Canadians. The Academy also monitors global health-related events to enhance Canada’s state of readiness for the future, and provides a Canadian voice for health sciences internationally. The CAHS provides a collective, authoritative, and multidisciplinary voice on behalf of the health sciences community.