The National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools (NCCMT) is a key part of Canada’s public health infrastructure, established in 2005 to promote evidence-informed decision-making (EIDM) in public health. Its mission is to enhance public health policy and practice by identifying, developing, and evaluating methods and tools that support knowledge synthesis, translation, and exchange.

NCCMT provides essential services such as curating trustworthy evidence, building the competence of public health professionals, and accelerating the adoption of evidence-informed practices. It conducts rapid reviews and maintains a repository of syntheses to aid decision-making, especially during public health crises. The centre offers resources like evidence syntheses, knowledge translation tools, and guidelines to facilitate the integration of research into public health decisions. It serves a wide range of stakeholders, including public health professionals, policy-makers, and researchers across Canada, fostering collaboration and partnerships to enhance the effectiveness of public health initiatives.