We are pleased to invite you to the Canadian Health and Fitness Institute National Summit, taking place in Ottawa on May 25–26, 2026.
With the Summit fast approaching, we are now confirming participation in this invitation-only gathering and wanted to ensure you are included among this select group of partners, supporters, advisors, and past collaborators who share a commitment to advancing health, movement, and community impact across Canada. Your perspective would add meaningful value to the conversations ahead.
This cross-sector gathering will bring together leaders from policy, healthcare, sport, research, philanthropy, and community organisations to focus on a shared objective:
What works, what scales, and what Canada can implement now.
We are honoured to be convening a diverse and highly engaged group of contributors, including international representatives, Members of Parliament, Senators, First Nations leaders, Olympians, sector experts, researchers, community leaders, and other changemakers committed to advancing proactive health in Canada.
Summit Highlights
May 25, starting at 7:30 a.m. – Advocacy Day and Parliament Hill engagement, including a national walk/run activation, followed by an evening reception from 6:00–8:00 p.m.
May 26, 9 am - 4 pm – Full Summit day at the RA Centre featuring speakers, panels, and collaborative dialogue
A curated network of leaders aligned in purpose, influence, and action
As part of the Summit experience, attendees will receive complimentary access to a private screening of INactive by Karl André Talbot—an internationally recognised documentary with more than 50 awards, highlighting the global impact of physical inactivity and pathways toward meaningful change.
We are also pleased to share that the Summit has been approved for Professional Development Credits by the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (applicable to the Summit Day on May 26).
This Summit is designed to move beyond conversation toward alignment, collaboration, and tangible next steps.
Please find the official invitation attached.
You may also explore the attached program and confirm your participation in each event below:
Register / Confirm Attendance:
As space is limited and final confirmations are underway, we encourage you to confirm your participation at your earliest convenience.
We would be honoured to have you join us in Ottawa.
In health and movement,
The Board of Directors
Canadian Health and Fitness Institute
P.S. This event is approved for 6 Professional Development Credits (PDCs) by the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP), with 1 credit awarded for each hour of the summit attended.