The Canadian Cancer Society and the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation say they're merging.
They say the reason is they'll be stronger together, that the move will have a greater impact on cancer research and support programs.
“Put simply, we are stronger together,” said Robert Lawrie, Chair of the Canadian Cancer Society Board of Directors.
“The impact of each of these two organizations is substantial, and bringing them together will have so many benefits for Canadians. It will improve our performance, increase opportunities, reduce costs, expand resources, enhance advocacy efforts and allow more funds to be directed to cancer research and support”, the statement goes on to say.
They'll join under the Canadian Cancer Society banner.
The proposed merger is expected to be finalized by February 1, 2017, but it still needs the appropriate approvals.
In the meantime, each organization will continue to operate as usual.
- With files from CTV News