Developing, Supporting and Inspiring Canadian Health Leaders.

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Join the Canadian College of Health Leaders as a member and elevate your career in health leadership.

Congratulations to our Outstanding 2025 Awards Recipients

The Canadian College of Health Leaders and the sponsors of the National Awards Program are proud to honour the individuals, teams and organizations that are making a difference across the healthcare system.

Charting the course for an inspired future... Together!

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Set your course for transformation at the 2025 Canada West Health Leaders Conference where healthcare changemakers gain the tools to lead boldly, communicate clearly, and navigate complexity with confidence.

The Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL), a national member-driven non-profit association, is the connected community that develops, supports, and inspires health leaders across Canada. The College strives to provide the leadership development, tools, knowledge and networks that members need to become high impact leaders in Canadian healthcare.

4,500
Individual members
2,500
Certified Health Executives (CHEs)
80
Corporate Members

Professional Development

The LEADS in a Caring Environment Capabilities Framework provides a foundation for health leadership development in Canada. The framework defines the knowledge, skills, and attitudes a leader needs to successfully contribute to an effective Canadian health system.

CHE Program

The Certified Health Executive (CHE) Program is the only leadership designation in Canada for all health leaders. The CHE is aligned to the LEADS Domains which supports self-directed, life-long learning.

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Mentorship

Relationship building and knowledge sharing between leaders with different levels of experience and expertise.

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LEADS Licensing

Looking to become a LEADS Licensed organization? Discover the pathways to get there and the benefits of licensing to access the LEADS framework.

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CCHL Members

Connecting Health Leaders

A network of health leaders and corporate, academic and organizational partners from across Canada.

The CCHL Circle

An online community where CCHL members can connect, learn, and develop.

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CCHL Chapters

Local connections and career development opportunities with 20 chapters across Canada.

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Developing Careers

Entry-level, mid-career and senior level leadership opportunities throughout Canada.

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