Canada Electronic Health Records (EHR) Market - Strategic Insights and Forecasts (2025-2030)

Description

Canadian Electronic Health Records (EHR) Market Size:

The Canadian electronic health records (EHR) market is expected to experience steady growth during the forecast period.

The electronic health records market in Canada is witnessing exponential growth driven by multiple factors evolving from a fragmented landscape to one that is being characterised by the increasing adoption of such measures along with the digital integration. The country has been witnessing advancements in information and communication technologies, which enable seamless data management and real-time access to patient information. The adoption of FHIR standards for smooth data sharing, the shift to cloud-based and interoperable platforms, and the growing use of AI, predictive analytics, and decision-support tools to improve clinical workflows are some of the major trends.

Canada Electronic Health Records (EHR) Market Overview & Scope

The Canadian electronic health records (EHR) market is segmented by:

• Product: The Canadian electronic health record (EHR) market by product is divided into on-premise and cloud-based solutions. Cloud-based EHR systems are the fastest-growing solution in the market. On-premise solutions remain popular among larger hospital systems due to the improved control and customization over EHR systems, but on-premise solutions incur high upfront costs and involve non-linear and complicated maintenance.
• Type: The Canadian electronic health record (EHR) market by type is segmented into acute, ambulatory, and post-acute care EHR systems that all support healthcare environments. Ambulatory EHR systems are the fastest-growing segment of the market because of the increased outpatient visits and growth in adoption among small and medium practices, as well as demand for cloud EHRs and cost-effective solutions that improve patient engagement with healthcare and enable telehealth to flourish.
• End-Users: The Canadian EHR market has different segments depending on the type of end-users. These include hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, laboratories, and others. Among these, the hospital segment is growing the most rapidly. This trend is because hospitals are the main adopters due to their high number of patients, need for centralized data management, and obligation to follow federal interoperability regulations. Although clinics are gradually switching to cloud-based EHRs, laboratories and pharmacies are using EHR integration for easy data sharing and smooth workflow, hospitals remain the main driver of the market as they are making substantial investments in cutting-edge, interoperable systems that can facilitate integrated care, telehealth, and value-based healthcare delivery.

Top Trends Shaping the Canadian Electronic Health Records (EHR) Market

1. Tools for Clinical Decision Support (CDS) and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
   • AI functionalities such as predictive analytics, risk stratification, ambient scribing, and diagnostic assistance are increasingly being embedded in EHR platforms in Canada.
   • Clinical decision support systems enable providers to better control chronic conditions, enhance drug use, and lower the occurrence of side effects. Along with that, AI features facilitate administrative automation activities like prior authorization and coding support, which allow for the decrease of clinician burden.
2. Combining Medication Management with E-Prescription
   • Secure electronic prescription transmission between prescribers and pharmacies is made possible by Canada's growing national PrescribeIT initiative. To increase medication safety and lower errors, EHR vendors are integrating e-prescribing modules straight into their platforms. Care transitions are becoming smoother due to integration with pharmacy information systems. In 2023, MEDITECH announced the agreement with Canada Health Infoway to connect with PrescribelT, which is a national e-prescribing service. This partnership will enable electronic prescription transmission from EHRs to pharmacies, which will streamline workflows while reducing errors.

Canada Electronic Health Records (EHR) Market Growth Drivers vs. Challenges

Drivers:

• Consolidation of Health Systems and Enterprise-Wide EHR Implementation: The need for a single, unified EHR platform across several facilities is being driven by hospital, clinic, and regional health authority mergers and partnerships. Consolidation is a key market driver because shared platforms lower costs, enhance data consistency, and facilitate population-wide health analytics.
• Requirements for Data Residency Compliance, Privacy, and Cybersecurity: Canada has healthcare privacy standards that are among the most rigorous in the world, including PHIPA (Ontario), HIA (Alberta), and the corresponding provincial acts, as well as federal data residency requirements. The use of EHR is encouraged by the necessity to have record-keeping systems that are secure, compliant, and auditable, and that can meet all these strict laws. EHR platforms that have been certified to be able to give full encryption, have access controls, and be securely hosted in the cloud in Canada are the ones that organizations select.
• Governmental Initiatives: Governmental initiatives are also playing an imperative role, such as the Canada Health Infoway, which is a not-for-profit organization that is focused on the acceleration of the implementation of electronic health records across Canada. Infoway works with health care organizations, governments, clinicians, and patients in making health care more digital while improving access to virtual care, including e-prescribing. It also works efficiently with partners to improve the access and quality of healthcare through digital health.

Challenges:

• Low Adoption in Remote and Rural Areas: Lack of IT infrastructure, poorer digital literacy, and connectivity problems plague many rural, northern, and Indigenous communities. EHR adoption outside of urban areas is slower because of these gaps, which make implementation difficult. The digital divide undercuts national EHR goals and makes healthcare delivery disparities worse.
• Limitations on Customization and Usability: EHR platforms that are tailored to local billing, coding, and reporting standards are frequently needed by Canadian healthcare providers. The solutions offered by many international EHR vendors are largely tailored for American markets, necessitating significant modifications for Canadian workflows. In addition to increasing expenses and delaying implementation, this customization may still produce less-than-ideal user experiences.

Canada Electronic Health Records (EHR) Market Competitive Landscape

The market is fragmented, with many notable players, including TELUS Health, OSCAR EMR, CloudMD Software & Services Inc., Avaros EMR, Plexia Electronic Medical Systems, Omnimed, and Well Health Technologies Corp.

• New Product Launch: In May 2025, to lessen physician burnout and enhance patient experiences, Oracle Health introduced proven AI technology to Canadian healthcare organizations. Oracle Health Clinical AI Agent is a multimodal voice and screen-driven assistant powered by AI that helps doctors spend more time on patient care by reducing the amount of time they spend on administrative duties.
• Collaboration: In April 2025, through the migration to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), North York General Hospital (NYGH) in Toronto, Canada, has enhanced the functionality and performance of its Oracle Health Foundation electronic health record (EHR).

 Canada Electronic Health Records (EHR) Market Scope:

Canada Electronic Health Records (EHR) Market Segmentation:

• By Product
  • On-Premise
  • Cloud-Based
• By Type
  • Acute
  • Ambulatory
  • Post-Acute
• By End-Users
  • Hospitals
  • Clinics
  • Pharmacies
  • Laboratories
  • Others
• By Region
  • Ontario
  • Quebec
  • Alberta
  • British Columbia
  • Others

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• Canada Electronic Health Records (EHR) Market Overview & Scope
• Top Trends Shaping the Canadian Electronic Health Records (EHR) Market
• Canada Electronic Health Records (EHR) Market Growth Drivers vs. Challenges
• Canada Electronic Health Records (EHR) Market Competitive Landscape
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Table Of Contents

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2. MARKET SNAPSHOT

2.1. Market Overview

2.2. Market Definition

2.3. Scope of the Study

2.4. Market Segmentation

3. BUSINESS LANDSCAPE

3.1. Market Drivers

3.2. Market Restraints

3.3. Market Opportunities

3.4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

3.5. Industry Value Chain Analysis

3.6. Policies and Regulations

3.7. Strategic Recommendations

4. TECHNOLOGICAL OUTLOOK

5. Canada Electronic Health Records (EHR) Market BY Product

5.1. Introduction

5.2. On-Premise

5.3. Cloud-Based

6. Canada Electronic Health Records (EHR) Market BY Type

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Acute

6.3. Ambulatory

6.4. Post-Acute

7. Canada Electronic Health Records (EHR) Market BY End-Users

7.1. Introduction

7.2. Hospitals

7.3. Clinics

7.4. Pharmacies

7.5. Laboratories

7.6. Others

8. Canada Electronic Health Records (EHR) Market BY GEOGRAPHY

8.1. Introduction

8.2. Ontario

8.3. Quebec

8.4. Alberta

8.5. British Columbia

8.6. Others

9. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS

9.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis

9.2. Market Share Analysis

9.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations

9.4. Competitive Dashboard

10. COMPANY PROFILES

10.1. Epic Systems Corporation

10.2. MEDITECH

10.3. Oracle Health

10.4. TELUS Health

10.5. OSCAR EMR

10.6. CloudMD Software & Services Inc.

10.7. Avaros EMR

10.8. Plexia Electronic Medical Systems

10.9. Omnimed

10.10. Well Health Technologies Corp.

11. APPENDIX

11.1. Currency

11.2. Assumptions

11.3. Base and Forecast Years Timeline

11.4. Key benefits for the stakeholders

11.5. Research Methodology

11.6. Abbreviations

Companies Profiled

Epic Systems Corporation

MEDITECH

Oracle Health

TELUS Health

OSCAR EMR

CloudMD Software & Services Inc.

Avaros EMR

Plexia Electronic Medical Systems

Omnimed

Well Health Technologies Corp. 

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