Developing, Supporting and Inspiring Canadian Health Leaders.

2025 CCHL National Conference

Join us to celebrate the relentless nature of healthcare leaders, professionals, pioneers, and advocates who, together, continue to push boundaries, drive transformative change, and elevate care, despite the challenges. Register today!

Inspire Nursing Leadership Program

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In partnership with the Canadian Nurses Association, this LEADS-based Leadership Program was developed by nurses, for nurses, looking to explore and develop their leadership capabilities and influence change in the Canadian health system.

Unlock Your Leadership Potential!

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

LEADS Lite Webinar Series – Spring 2025

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: April 7, 2025.

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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.

4,300
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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Latest E-Learning Webinars

Quebec Chapter

Chapitre Québec – Le déploiement du DSN : valeur ajoutée et défis pour le leader en santé

Quebec Chapter

Chapitre Québec – Modèle intégré de la qualité et de l’amélioration (MIQA)

Healthcare

Bluenose Chapter Webinar – From Data to Decisions: Leveraging Analytics and Evidence

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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

PLD Events

FCCHL Knowledge Translation Webinar with Sean Hardiman

April 1, 2025
Certification
Chapter Event

Bluenose Chapter – A New Narrative on Absence: Rethinking Work, Health & Productivity

April 3, 2025
Health Leadership
PLD Events

LEADS Leadership Foundations Program: Spring 2025 Cohort 2

April 3, 2025
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Developing Careers

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

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Event 2025 CCHL National Conversation Part 1: Leadership for Health System Redesign

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