Obesity Canada
Obesity Canada is a leading organization in Canada that addresses the complex issue of obesity. We provide guidelines for healthcare professionals, offer professional educational programs, promote public awareness, and advocate for evidence-based policies.
By combining education, research, and advocacy, Obesity Canada strives to improve the understanding and management of obesity while supporting individuals affected by this disease.
Obesity is a prevalent, complex, progressive and relapsing chronic disease, characterized by abnormal or excessive body fat (adiposity), that impairs health. Obesity is a chronic disease, which means it lasts for a long time and requires ongoing management. It’s not something that can be easily fixed overnight. It’s like having a condition that needs regular attention and care, just like other chronic diseases such as diabetes or high blood pressure.
Media Coverage: Wegovy set to launch in Canada
Collated articles covering the Wegovy release in Canada. [...]
Recent News:
Celebrating Our Largest Cohort of Certified Bariatric Educators
Blog post written by Nicole Pearce, Director of Education at Obesity Canada. This past weekend marked a significant milestone [...]
Coût de l’inaction dans le traitement de l’obésité
L’incapacité à reconnaître l’obésité comme une maladie chronique et progressive a des répercussions économiques considérables, selon les nouvelles données [...]
Cost of Inaction in Treating Obesity
Failure to recognize obesity as a chronic, progressive disease has substantial economic implications, new Obesity Canada data finds Obesity [...]
Elevate Your Obesity Practice at NCOU 2025 — A Message from Our Scientific Director
As a clinician-scientist and an educator deeply involved in obesity management and education, I’m excited about the upcoming National [...]
Our Recent Achievements: A Message from Our Executive Director
Hello everyone, It's been a month since I joined Obesity Canada as the Executive Director, and what an incredible learning [...]
Advocating for Change: My Meeting with MP Ziad Aboultaif
Blog post by Nicole Pearce, Director of Education I recently had the privilege of meeting with MP Ziad Aboultaif to [...]