Women with Obesity Needed for University of Alberta Study
Looking for women with obesity to participate in a study about experiences of body weight inclusive physical activity classes. Do you: Self-identify as a woman living with obesity? Participate in [...]
Obesity Education Day for Healthcare Providers: Oakville, ON November 10th!
It is with great pleasure we invite you to Obesity Education Day, which will focus on the latest research on obesity management and its complications. Guest Speakers: Dr. Sandy Van - CBT [...]
Job Posting: National Guidelines for Bariatric Care – Project Coordinator, Temporary 20 hours/week
The Bariatric Care and Rehabilitation Research Group (BCRRG) is a multidisciplinary research collaboration focused on improving the care and rehabilitation outcomes of patients with obesity. We aim to reduce [...]
Obesity Canada Public Workshop
Obesity Canada Public Workshop - Come learn and engage with top experts in weight management from Obesity Canada, Canada’s leading charity dedicated to improving the lives of individuals living [...]
Yukon Medical Association Becomes Second PTMA to Recognize Obesity as a Chronic Disease
At their annual general meeting November 2nd, 2018 the Yukon Medical Association voted unanimously to recognize obesity as a chronic medical disease requiring enhanced research, treatment and prevention efforts. With [...]
Obesity Canada’s Open Letter to Manitoba House Leaders and MLAs Re: Bill 216
OPEN LETTER Manitoba House Leaders and Members of the Legislative Assembly, On behalf of Obesity Canada’s 15,000 professional members and 20,000 public supporters, we are writing to express our disappointment [...]
The effects of bariatric surgery; Weight loss and beyond
Today’s post comes from Kerri Delaney. Kerri is a PhD Candidate in the Department of Health, Kinesiology and Applied Physiology at Concordia University. She is also the current Resource [...]
Act Now: Manitoba Private Member’s Bill to Include Physical Size/Weight in Human Rights Code
A Manitoba private member’s bill to have "physical size and weight" included in the Human Rights Code to prevent discrimination based on body size (Bill 216) died in committee last [...]
Survey: Help Us Plan Our Advocacy Agenda
Obesity Canada is the only national charity dedicated to advocating on behalf of Canadians living with obesity. We work to reduce the impact of weight bias and stigma, to improve [...]
Childhood and Adolescent Obesity 2018: Obesity Canada Travel Award Winner
Congratulations to Lisa Tang, Alexa Ferninands, Megan Lamb, Kavitha Ramachandran, and Ana Kovacevic on receiving a Student Travel Award to the 7th Childhood and Adolescent Obesity Conference. This year's [...]
NRC 2018 Forum: November 15, 2018 Toronto
Unpacking Food Literacy: Innovation. Collaboration. Evidence. Action NRC's 2018 Forum is a networking and training event that brings together health professionals, service providers, educators, students, researchers, government decision makers [...]
It’s complicated! Systems science and obesity
Today’s post comes from Amanda Raffoul. Amanda is a PhD Candidate in the School of Public Health and Health Systems at the University of Waterloo. She is also the [...]
