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The cost of inaction is too high

Obesity is a chronic disease, yet too many Canadians can’t access the care they need. Without action, the personal, health and economic costs will only rise. 

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Obesity is a chronic disease. It’s time to treat it that way.

Despite overwhelming scientific evidence, obesity is still not officially recognized as a chronic disease in many parts of Canada. This lack of recognition fuels stigma and limits access to proper treatment. Sign the petition to urge your provincial and federal leaders to take action and ensure people living with obesity get the care they deserve.

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Obesity Canada respectfully acknowledges that our work takes place on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island, which includes the lands now known as Canada. Our national office is located on Treaty 6 territory, the traditional lands of the Cree, Dene, Blackfoot, Saulteaux, and Nakota Sioux, and the homeland of the Métis.

We recognize the enduring presence, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities and acknowledge the ongoing impacts of colonialism, including systemic barriers to health equity. As we work to improve the lives of people living with obesity, we commit to listening, learning, and taking meaningful action to advance reconciliation, health justice, and culturally safe care for all.

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