Advancing Canadian science: JMIR Publications Delivers trusted open access, global reach, and innovation for federal grant recipients

(Toronto, October 14, 2026) In response to the Canadian government’s updated Tri-Agency Open Access Policy on Publications (2026), JMIR Publications reassures Canadian science and medical researchers that it remains fully aligned with federal mandate standards, providing seamless compliance and world-class publishing services.

For over two decades, JMIR Publications, headquartered in Toronto, has been a pioneer in open access publishing. As Canadian funding bodies (CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC) mandate immediate, zero-embargo open access for publicly funded research, JMIR Publications offers authors a trusted, high-impact venue to share health and medical breakthroughs globally.

High Quality, Reach, and Discovery for Canadian Researchers

As the open access landscape evolves in Canada and worldwide, Canadian researchers can feel confident publishing with JMIR Publications thanks to our commitment to quality, rigor, and innovation:

• Pioneering Open Access from Day One: JMIR Publications has operated as a fully open access publisher since its inception, ensuring research is immediately available without paywalls or restrictive embargo periods.

• Rigorous Peer Review and High Editorial Standards: Every manuscript undergoes thorough, transparent, and expert peer review supported by an international editorial board of leading clinicians, scientists, and digital health experts.

• Global Discoverability & Indexing: JMIR journals are indexed in major databases, including PubMed, MEDLINE, PubMed Central, Scopus, and Web of Science (SCIE/ESCI), ensuring maximum reach and citation potential.

• Proven Impact Factors: The majority of JMIR portfolio journals hold Journal Impact Factors and CiteScores, reflecting recognition across the scientific and medical research communities.

• Pioneering Open Science & Dissemination: Through integrated support for preprints and the innovative JMIRx superjournal series, authors can share early findings immediately with zero embargo while undergoing rigorous peer review, accelerating scientific discovery in line with open science principles.

• Global Audience & International Collaboration: While proudly Canadian, JMIR Publications connects Canadian researchers to a global network of readers, authors, and reviewers across more than 120 countries.

Supporting Canadian Scholars

JMIR Publications offers a diverse portfolio of open access journals covering digital health, public health, medicine, AI in healthcare, mental health, and biomedical sciences. Canadian authors can easily publish their findings knowing that their work will remain accessible to researchers, practitioners, and policymakers worldwide while fully satisfying all Tri-Agency mandate requirements.

For more information about publishing with JMIR Publications visit our website.

About JMIR Publications

JMIR Publications is a leading open access publisher of digital health research and a champion of open science. With a focus on author advocacy and research amplification, JMIR Publications partners with researchers to advance their careers and maximize the impact of their work. As a technology organization with publishing at its core, we provide innovative tools and resources that go beyond traditional publishing, supporting researchers at every step of the dissemination process. Our portfolio features a range of peer-reviewed journals, including the renowned Journal of Medical Internet Research.

To learn more about JMIR Publications, please visit jmirpublications.com or connect with us via X, LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, Bluesky, and Instagram.

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