MEDIA ADVISORY: Caregiving Summit Calls on Government to Act on Care

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 30, 2025 /CNW/ - On November 3 and 4, the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence (CCCE), a program of the Azrieli Foundation, is hosting its second Canadian Caregiving Summit at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier in Ottawa and online. The Summit will bring together more than 450 caregivers, care providers, health system leaders, researchers and policy makers to urge the federal government to Act on Care.

Why It Matters:
Caregiving touches every Canadian family, yet over 8 million caregivers and paid care providers continue to face barriers to support, recognition and resources.  A recent spotlight report by the Ontario Caregiver Organization revealed that more than 70% of caregivers in the province are so burned out they feel like they can't go on. The Summit will explore how to turn growing public and political momentum into action.

Who:
Featured speakers include:

• Arlene Dickinson, Entrepreneur and Investor
• André Picard, Health Journalist, The Globe and Mail
• Hon. Stephanie McLean, Secretary of State (Seniors)
• Hon. Kathleen Wynne, Former Premier of Ontario
• Naomi Azrieli, O.C., DPhil, Chair and CEO, Azrieli Foundation
• Liv Mendelsohn, Executive Director, CCCE

Special Events:

• National Caregiving Caucus Launch & Parliamentary Reception – November 3rd, 5 to 6:30 p.m. CCCE will celebrate the formation of the new National Caregiving Caucus.
• Canadian Caregiving Summit Gala – November 3rd, 7 to 9 p.m.
  A celebration of caregivers and care advocates, hosted by JUNO-nominated comedian Courtney Gilmour.

When:
November 3^rd, 9 to 4:30 p.m.
November 4^th, 9 to 3:30 p.m.

Media Opportunities:

• Interview availability with Azrieli Foundation, CCCE leadership and featured speakers
• Photo and video opportunities during keynote sessions and the Gala
• Coverage of the new National Caregiving Caucus launch

SOURCE Azrieli Foundation (The Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence)

Media Contact: Olivia Olesinski, Communications Manager, Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence, [email protected]