Stakeholder Action Roundtable
June 11, 2026 | Ottawa
A curated national convening at a defining moment for Canada’s health economy
Why This Moment Matters
In the months surrounding June 2026, a convergence of forces is reshaping Canada’s landscape:
- Federal fiscal direction following the Spring Economic Statement
- Early positioning toward Budget 2026
- The conclusion of the Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences Task Force
- The anticipated national AI strategy
- New life sciences investment mechanisms and talent initiatives
- Intensifying global pressures—from CUSMA renegotiations to drug pricing dynamics
Individually, these signals are important.
Together, they create a moment that demands alignment.
Together, they create a moment that demands alignment.
Why Attend
This roundtable is designed as a strategic intervention point—positioned between federal signals and federal decisions.
Participants will:
- Interpret and respond to emerging policy directions
- Surface shared priorities across sectors
- Identify actionable pathways to strengthen Canada’s health economy
- Accelerate translation of research into health and economic outcomes
This is a room of decision-makers, influencers, and system leaders—not a passive audience.
What Makes This Different
- Curated participation: 200 senior leaders across sectors
- Discussion-driven format: Small-group, facilitated conversations
- Real-time synthesis: Insights captured and translated into actionable takeaways
- Cross-sector alignment: Government, industry, academia, healthcare, and civil society at the same table
No panels for the sake of panels. No passive listening.
This is about meaningful exchange—and coordinated action.
This is about meaningful exchange—and coordinated action.
Program Highlights
- National-level speakers and decision-shapers
- Cross-sector panels addressing Canada’s competitiveness and resilience
- Interactive roundtable discussions designed for real engagement
- Exclusive public opinion insights on Canadians’ perspectives on science, innovation, and health
(Full agenda and speakers to be announced)
Who Should Attend
This roundtable is designed for leaders working at the intersection of:
- Health research and innovation
- Public policy and government
- Life sciences and industry
- Healthcare systems and institutions
- Philanthropy and civil society
If your work connects to Canada’s health economy, this is a room you will want to be in.
The Objective
To move from conversation to coordinated action.
Building on the momentum of Research Canada’s inaugural CDANXT conference, this roundtable will deepen and operationalize the concept of the health economy—recognizing that a strong, integrated ecosystem is essential not only to better health outcomes, but to Canada’s productivity, talent attraction, economic growth, and global competitiveness.