Sessions

Hear from caregivers, care providers, systems leaders, policy makers, and researchers across the age, disability, and healthcare communities as we work together to build a brighter future of care.

Schedule at a glance

Day 1: November 3, 2025

Elder Claudette Commanda – Welcome blessing

Nov 3 / 9:05 – 9:20 am

Naomi Azrieli – Welcome remarks

Nov 3 / 9:40 – 9:55 am

Liv Mendelsohn – Building a brighter future of care

Nov 3 / 9:55 – 10:10 am

Keynote

Arlene Dickinson – Canadian Caregivers: At the Heart of Our Economy and Values

Nov 3 / 10:10 – 10:40 am

Breakout Session

Mental Health and Care: Developing Support Models for Caregivers and Care Providers

Nov 3 / 11:00 – 12:00 pm

Breakout Session

Strengthening Care Delivery: Supporting Paid Care Providers on the Frontlines

Nov 3 / 11:00 – 12:00 pm

Breakout Session

From the East Coast to the Nation: Shaping Canada’s Caregiver Benefit Future

Nov 3 / 11:00 – 12:00 pm

Breakout Session

Supporting Young Caregivers: Resources, Rights, and Resilience

Nov 3 / 1:00 – 2:00 pm

Breakout Session

Collaborative Care in Action: Equipping Healthcare Professionals to Partner with Caregivers

Nov 3 / 1:00 – 2:00 pm

Breakout Session

Unlocking Global Insights: What Canada Can Learn from Leading Care Insurance Models

Nov 3 / 1:00 – 2:00 pm

Breakout Session

Indigenous Care Collective Panel

Nov 3 / 2:10 – 3:10 pm

Breakout Session

Fresh Thinking for Canada’s Home Care Future

Nov 3 / 2:10 – 3:10 pm

Breakout Session

Financial Security: Strengthening E.I. and CPP to Better Support Caregivers

Nov 3 / 2:10 – 3:10 pm

Breakout Session

On Both Frontlines: Double-Duty Caregivers – Risk and Resilience

Nov 3 / 3:30 – 4:30 pm

Breakout Session

Health System Reform in Practice: Models that Support and Sustain Care

Nov 3 / 3:30 – 4:30 pm

Breakout Session

Canadian Firsts: Innovations Supporting Working Caregivers

Nov 3 / 3:30 – 4:30 pm

Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony

Nov 3 / 7:00 – 9:00 pm

Day 2: November 4, 2025

Panel

Caregiving Caucus Panel

Nov 4 / 10:10 – 11:00 am

Breakout Session

Give Me a Break! Respite in Canada Today

Nov 4 / 11:10 – 12:10 pm

Breakout Session

Helping in French: Resources for caregivers in Quebec and across Canada

Nov 4 / 11:10 – 12:10 pm

Breakout Session

Military & Veteran Caregiving

Nov 4 / 11:10 – 12:10 pm

Panel

Provincial Perspectives: Caregiving Across Canada

Nov 4 / 1:10 – 1:40 pm

Panel

Care in the Media

Nov 4 / 1:40 – 2:10 pm

Act on Care Workshop

Nov 4 / 2:10 – 3:10 pm

Closing Remarks

Nov 4 / 3:10 – 3:30 pm