Join us for the 2026 Canadian Health Workforce Conference (CHWC), hosted by the Canadian Health Workforce Network in collaboration with the International Health Workforce Collaborative (IHWC). This hybrid conference will bring together health workforce researchers, policy makers, practitioners, and students from across the country and around the world.
Canadian Health Workforce Conference (CHWC) 2026

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All conference sessions will be recorded and made available following the event, with registrants receiving access to sessions from their selected day(s). Register for both days to gain access to all session recordings!
Pre-Conference Sessions
Registration for pre-conference sessions is complimentary for two-day conference registrants, with a $100 add-on fee for one-day registrants.
Regular Registration
- One Day (December 3) ($300.00)
- One Day (December 4) ($300.00)
- Two Day (December 3 and 4) ($400.00)
Reduced Registration*
- One Day (December 3) ($150.00)
- One Day (December 4) ($150.00)
- Two Day (December 3 and 4) ($200.00)
* The reduced rate applies to students, retirees, patient partners, and participants from LMICs. Proof of eligibility may be requested.
CHWC Draft Program
Please view the program for the full agenda. View the CHWC schedule at a glance below.
Travel and accommodation information for in-person presenters and participants can be found here.
Schedule at a Glance (EST)
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2026
Pre-Conference Sessions: IHWC Data Olympics | ESKM Hub Workshop | Advancing Mental Health Integration into Primary Care
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2026
Country Roundtable ■ 10:30 – 12:00 Concurrent Sessions ■ 12:30 – 13:30 Lunch Plenary — CIHI ■ 14:00 – 15:30 Concurrent Sessions ■ 15:45 – 17:00 Sub-Plenary Sessions ■ 17:15 – 19:00 Poster Presentations + Reception
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2026
These sessions will be dedicated to a wide variety of health workforce topics. Currently, these include:
- Allied Health Workforce
- Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
- Governance & Regulation
- Health Workforce Data
- Health Workforce Planning
- Healthy Work Environments
- Indigenous Workforce Considerations
- Innovation and Impact
- Integrated Models of Care
- Internationally Educated Health Professionals
- Leadership & Mentorship
- Leadership, AI, and the Future of Healthcare Work
- Mental Health & Primary Care
- New Health Worker Roles
- Optimizing Scopes of Practice
- Primary Care Workforce
- Retention & Turnover
- Student & Educational Perspectives
- Workforce Well-Being Plans
More information coming soon
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