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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.

CCCE’s Liv Mendelsohn closing off the Summit with a speech

CCCE’s Liv Mendelsohn closing off the Summit with a speech

Jhoey Dulaca speaking on stage during the Care provider workforce plenary alongside fellow panelists

Jhoey Dulaca speaking on stage during the Care provider workforce plenary alongside fellow panelists

Dr. Afolasade Fakolade pinning her Summit postcard onto the wall of postcards filled with attendees’ hopes for a national caregiving strategy

Dr. Afolasade Fakolade pinning her Summit postcard onto the wall of postcards filled with attendees’ hopes for a national caregiving strategy

Tyler Meredith speaking on stage beside Al Etmanski

Tyler Meredith speaking on stage beside Al Etmanski

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

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Individual caregiver or care provider

  • Full summit pass $150
  • One day summit pass $100
  • Virtual summit pass $100

Attending in a professional capacity

  • Full summit pass – $550 
  • One day summit pass – $300
  • Virtual summit pass $100

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 At the heart of the Canadian Caregiving Summit is a commitment to equity, inclusion, and co-creation. We recognize that caregivers, frontline care providers, and those shaping the future of care often face financial barriers that limit participation in events like this. That’s why we’ve worked closely with our community to design financial support options that help make the Summit more accessible for everyone.


We’re proud to share that we’ve been able to offer financial assistance, including registration, travel and accommodations costs, to caregivers and care workers to join us in person for the 2025 Summit.

We know there is strong interest in participating, and we’re grateful for the overwhelming response. At this time, the application process for financial assistance is now closed due to the high volume of requests.

Thank you to everyone who applied and contributed to shaping a more inclusive and collaborative Summit experience. If you’re looking for other ways to engage with the Summit, please stay tuned for upcoming virtual opportunities and community-led sessions.

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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