WestGroupe and Waterloo Eye Institute Celebrate Third Year of Partnership in Advancing Canadian Eyecare

Published on February 20, 2026
MONTREAL, Quebec and WATERLOO, Ontario—WestGroupe and Waterloo Eye Institute (WEI) are celebrating the third year of their collaboration focused on advancing Canadian eyecare, the two organizations announced this week. Since the partnership began, WestGroupe has contributed $65,000 to support the Institute’s mission, including a $30,000 donation in 2025. The partnership reflects a shared vision for the future of eyecare, WestGroupe said, with its contributions directly supporting the Waterloo Eye Institute’s efforts to strengthen clinical training and drive innovation in vision research. In turn, “these efforts are driven by WestGroupe’s dedication to innovation, excellence and broadening accessibility in optometry,” the company said in a statement.
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