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CHLNet welcomes Jennifer Baker (Belcher) as new Executive Director The Canadian Health Leadership Network (CHLNet) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Baker (Belcher) as its new Executive Director, effective October 1, 2026. With more than 12 years of leadership experience across healthcare associations, membership organizations, governance, and clinical practice, Jen brings a strong […]

On December 4th 2026, CHLNet will be virtually holding our bi-annual Network Partner Roundtable. The day will include a one hour Executive Roundtable for senior leaders (one per organization) on what keeps you up at night, followed by our Leadership Dialogue (topic to be announced) as well as CHLNet project updates. Calendar invites have been

On June 18, 2026, the World Health Leadership Network (WHLNet), in partnership with the International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua), hosted a broadcast discussion titled Why Do Leadership and Management Matter in Healthcare? What Do They Actually Contribute? Moderated by Prof. Anurag Saxena, the session featured insights from Dr. Vijay Agarwal and Dr.

Our latest edition of our Leader Learnings for 21st Century Care eblast is now live. It can also be found under our Eblasts page.

CHLNet, in collaboration with KPMG and the JP Centre for Health Systems Learning + Innovation, recently hosted an executive-level Lunch & Learn on AI and Health Leadership in the Canadian healthcare context. The session explored the growing role of artificial intelligence in healthcare and highlighted the importance of responsible AI stewardship, governance, patient safety, equity,

The Canadian Health Leadership Network (CHLNet) is pleased to welcome Dawn Thomas (Aa ap waa iik), member of the Snuneymuxw First Nation, to its Board of Directors for the 2026–2029 term. Dawn currently serves as Vice-President, Indigenous Health and Rural and Remote Operations at Island Health, where she provides executive leadership for Indigenous health strategy