Catalyzing bold ideas for animal and planetary health
We provoke disruptive thinking and forge collaborative solutions that protect animals, health, and society in a rapidly changing future.
Who we are
Independent. Apolitical.
Future-Focused.
The McEachran Institute is Canada’s first think tank dedicated to transforming how we think about — and act on — the health of animals, people, and ecosystems.
We serve as a catalyst, convener, and creative force that brings together diverse thinkers to reimagine policy, education, and practice for a healthier world.
What We Focus On
Our Current Efforts Converge on Three Core Themes
Future-Ready Mentoring
Supporting early-career professionals to develop game-changing ideas and lead across disciplines.
Climate Resilience and Multisolving
Advancing systems thinking and innovative responses to the health dimensions of climate change.
The Wildlife Continuum of Care
Promoting cross-sectoral approaches to wildlife health and conservation that span prevention, protection, and policy.
Recent Insights
New Thinking from the McEachran Community
Imagining Veterinary Medicine in 2040
A provocative look at what the profession could become.The Continuum of Care for Intergenerational Health Equity
A framework linking human, animal, and environmental wellbeing.Critical Skills for the Next Age of Animal Health
Exploring the tools needed to lead in complex, uncertain futures.
Join Our Community
Let’s Build a Healthier Future — Together
We collaborate with funders, researchers, educators, and changemakers to develop training, design policy, and deliver knowledge products that matter. Whether you're looking to shape dialogue, co-develop research, or support new talent, we want to hear from you.
We help turn ideas into influence by building capacity, connecting knowledge, and catalyzing action.