Developing, Supporting and Inspiring Canadian Health Leaders.

Call for nominations: 2026 National Awards Program

The College is inviting nominations for the 2026 National Awards Program. This is a great opportunity to recognize and promote the outstanding leaders and programs in your organization.

The deadline for the 4 individual awards is November 30.

LEADS Lite Webinar Series – Winter 2026

LEADS LITE is a live, virtual series that delivers powerful leadership development for health leaders like you, right where you are. Discover the LEADS Leadership framework in a way that provides immediate, practical learning with real time application. This cohort starts on: January 12, 2026.

2026 CCHL Membership Renewal

Log in to your Account Centre and to click on the “RENEW NOW” prompt to start the renewal process.

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Join the Canadian College of Health Leaders as a member and elevate your career in health leadership. Sign up today, and your first year of membership extends until Dec 31, 2026! 

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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Latest Events

Partner Events

10th Annual Forum on Healthcare Infrastructure, Eastern Canada

November 13 - November 14, 2025
Health Innovation
National

Workforce Truth and ReconciliACTIONs for non-Indigenous settings in Canada

November 13, 2025
Healthcare Management Forum

Developing Careers

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

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Become a Partner

Through advertising and sponsorship create brand awareness and reach health leaders, at all career levels, in every health sector and region in Canada.

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