At Obesity Canada, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Our work to advance research, education, and advocacy would not be possible without the leadership and expertise of our Board of Directors. It is a dynamic group of volunteers [...]
Blog post written by Nicole Pearce, Director of Education at Obesity Canada. This past weekend marked a significant milestone at Obesity Canada, as we celebrated the largest group of professionals to date achieving their Certified Bariatric Educator (CBE) designation. It is [...]
Failure to recognize obesity as a chronic, progressive disease has substantial economic implications, new Obesity Canada data finds Obesity has reached significant levels, where nearly one in three Canadians live with the chronic disease Top-line findings emphasize urgent need for Canada-wide [...]
L’incapacité à reconnaître l’obésité comme une maladie chronique et progressive a des répercussions économiques considérables, selon les nouvelles données d’Obésité Canada L’obésité a atteint des niveaux considérables, puisque près d’un Canadien sur trois vit avec cette maladie chronique. Les premières conclusions soulignent [...]
As a clinician-scientist and an educator deeply involved in obesity management and education, I’m excited about the upcoming National Clinical Obesity Update (NCOU), taking place March 13-15, 2025, in beautiful Montréal, Québec. This is not your typical conference where you sit [...]
Hello everyone, It's been a month since I joined Obesity Canada as the Executive Director, and what an incredible learning experience it has been. I have been involved with Obesity Canada for over seven years and my appreciation for our small but [...]
Blog post by Nicole Pearce, Director of Education I recently had the privilege of meeting with MP Ziad Aboultaif to advocate for a significant policy shift — recognizing obesity as a chronic disease at the federal level in Canada. This meeting marks [...]
Edmonton, Alberta, July 9th, 2024 – Obesity Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa Schaffer as the new Executive Director, following an extensive search process. Lisa brings over 30 years of leadership experience across diverse industries, with a proven track [...]
Celebrating Excellence: Dr. Kerri Delaney and Kurt Tulsieram Receive the Canadian Obesity Fellowship Obesity Canada is thrilled to announce the recipients of this year’s Canadian Obesity Fellowship, Dr. Kerri Delaney and Kurt Tulsieram. These outstanding researchers have demonstrated a profound commitment [...]
Join Us for the Run for Her Life 2024 in Support of Gynecologic Cancer Awareness We are thrilled to announce that Obesity Canada has partnered with The Society of Gynecologic Oncology of Canada (GOC) for an exhilarating event during the GOC’s [...]
