Obesity Canada is Canada’s leading obesity charity, made up of healthcare professionals, researchers, policy makers and people with an interest in obesity.
What We Do
Public & professional events, online CME, advocacy, research and more!
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Partnerships
Supporting the 6 million+ Canadians with obesity requires a coordinated public- and private-sector effort.
Learn About Obesity
Facts about the disease, and how it can be prevented and treated.
Find a Clinic
Our Canadian database of obesity clinics has been updated!
Professional Members
We leverage the expertise of more than 12,000 physicians, allied health professionals, researchers, policy makers and more.
Professional Tools
Online learning, conferences, treatment frameworks and more.
Share Your Story
Do you live with obesity, or are you a professional working in obesity? Tell us more about you!
News/Blog
Network updates, research perspectives, opinion and more.
Obesity Canada Distinguished Lecturer Award
For each Summit, Obesity Canada’s Science Committee solicits nominations for the Distinguished Lecturer Award. This award is given to [...]
Obesity Canada Student and New Professional 2019 Awards
OC-SNP Rising Star Dr. Rebecca Liu OC-SNP Champion Award Waterloo OC-SNP Faculty Supervisor Award Dr. Chris Ardern Student Poster and [...]
10th Learning Retreat on the Principles and Practice of Interdisciplinary Obesity Management: October 10 & 11, 2019
October 10 & 11, 2019 Toronto, ON An intensive educational experience with a strong emphasis on the practical aspects [...]
Aim2Be m-health app profiled at 2019 Obesity Summit
Obesity Canada’s 2019 Summit provided the perfect opportunity to profile the Aim2Be youth and parent companion m-health applications and [...]
COS 2019: Through the eyes of Obesity Canada’s Students and New Professionals
Obesity Canada prioritizes professional development opportunities for their students and new professionals. At this year’s 6th Canadian Obesity Summit [...]
5AS Team Training Workshop: Learn how to help your patients living with obesity. Edmonton, June 15, 2019
Our challenge Over 14 million Canadians live with obesity, a major driver for chronic diseases. Managing obesity is hampered by [...]
Obesity Canada – Calgary 3rd Annual Research Showcase: August 16, 2019
Obesity Canada’s Calgary Chapter hosts an annual Research Showcase to highlight innovative local research about obesity. This year’s Showcase [...]
Mental Health Disorders and Excess Weight – A Proverbial Chicken and Egg Problem
Today’s post comes from Rebecca Christensen. Rebecca is a PhD Student in the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, [...]
Summary of OC-GTA Effective Behavioural Interventions Event!
Toronto, ON — On March 19th 2019, the OC GTA Chapter jointly held a networking and educational event with [...]
