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A brighter future of care is possible. Following the release of A National Caregiving Strategy for Canada, the Canadian Caregiving Summit, hosted by the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence, a program of the Azrieli Foundation, will mobilize caregivers, care providers, systems leaders, policy makers and researchers across the aging, disability and healthcare communities to work together to make caregiving a national priority. It’s time to Act on Care.

Act on Care

A National Caregiving Strategy for Canada, released by the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence in February 2025, provides a roadmap of practical policy solutions to address some of the biggest challenges experienced by caregivers, care providers and recipients of care across Canada.

Urgent action is needed to address the growing care crisis in Canada. The Canadian Caregiving Summit hosted by the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence, a program of the Azrieli Foundation, will mobilize caregivers, care providers, systems leaders, policy makers and researchers across the aging, disability and healthcare communities to work together to make caregiving a national priority. It’s time to Act on Care.

Summit details

November 3-4, 2025
Fairmont Château Laurier | Ottawa, Ontario

Register now

Register before the end of May to enjoy discounted registration price.

Individual caregiver or care provider

  • Full summit pass $150 – Early bird discount $130
  • One day summit pass $100 – Early bird discount $85
  • Virtual summit pass $100 – Early bird discount $85

Attending in a professional capacity

  • Full summit pass – $550  – Early bird discount $470
  • One day summit pass – $300 – Early bird discount $255
  • Virtual summit pass $100 – Early bird discount $85

Cancellation & Refund Policy

All cancellations must be made in writing to info at canadiancaregiving.org.

Cancellation requests made on or before July 1, 2025, are eligible for an 80% refund.

Cancellation requests made on or before October 1, 2025, are eligible for a 50% refund.

Registrations are transferable at no additional cost – please provide us with the change at least 3 business days prior to event start. No shows are not eligible for a refund.

Request financial assistance to attend the 2025 Canadian Caregiving Summit

We strive to make the Canadian Caregiving Summit financially accessible to as many caregivers, care providers, or others working in the care sector as possible. To support this, we offer financial assistance to a limited number of attendees, based on funding availability.

Who is eligible:

  • Caregivers and front-line care providers who would benefit from attending the Canadian Caregiving Summit but require some financial assistance to attend.
  • Applicants must currently be residing in Canada and would be travelling to the Summit from within Canada.

Who is not eligible:

  • Those attending the Canadian Caregiving Summit on behalf of a professional organization or institution.
  • Those who do not require financial assistance to attend.
  • Those who do not currently reside in Canada and/or would be travelling to the Summit from outside Canada.

If approved, you will receive:

  • Complementary registration for the 2025 Canadian Caregiving Summit.
  • Reimbursement (up to $1,000) to be used for hotel accommodation and/or air or train fare.

Please note: financial assistance will be offered to a limited number of eligible applicants on a first come, first serve basis.

If you have any questions, please email info at canadiancaregiving.org.

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More about us

The 2025 Canadian Caregiving Summit would not have been possible without the enthusiastic input from our Summit Advisory Committee. We are grateful for the time and commitment to ensuring this event meets the expectations of our diverse audiences.

Mariam Ahmad, University of Alberta

Sharon Anderson, University of Alberta

Mireille de Reland, Caregivers CAN

Oliver Fitzpatrick, AMI-Quebec

Laurel Gillespie, Canadian Hospice and Palliative Care Association

Penny Goryk, Direct Support Professional Fellow

Christa Haanstra, 4C Strategy Group

Jodi Hall, Canadian Association on Long-Term Care

Ann Hines, Fleming College

Amanda MacKenzie, March of Dimes

Kunail Parikh, The Ottawa Hospital

Catherine Riddell, Children’s Healthcare Canada

Jeremy Roberts, Licence Appeal Tribunal of Ontario

The Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence, a program of the Azrieli Foundation, supports and empowers family caregivers and care providers across Canada. We bring together stakeholders from across the country, translate knowledge to practice, scale what works and fill gaps through innovation. We are guided by four focus areas: support networks and knowledge sharing; education and leadership development; advocacy and policy development; and inclusion and underserved communities. Our expertise and insight, drawn from lived experiences, help us campaign for better systems and lasting change. We work closely with our partners and grantees towards shared goals and better experiences for all those who provide care.

A National Caregiving Strategy for Canada (February 2025)

Caring in Canada: Survey insights from caregivers and care providers across Canada (May 2024)

Giving Care: An approach to a better caregiving landscape in Canada (November 2023)

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