Registration for Canadian Mental Health Summits Now Open

Join fellow contractors, industry leaders, and professionals in British Columbia and Toronto for meaningful conversations and actionable insights that can help create safer, more supportive work environments.

Registration is now open for the 2026 Canada Mental Health Summit — half-day events dedicated to promoting mental health awareness, reducing stigma, and equipping industry professionals with practical tools to support healthier workplaces across the trades. Join fellow contractors, industry leaders, and professionals for meaningful conversations and actionable insights that can help create safer, more supportive work environments. Lunch will be provided by SMACNA at both events.

There will be two sessions:
Vancouver Metro Area
September 17, 2026
Civic Hotel
Autograph Collection
13475 Central Avenue
Surrey, BC V3T 0L8

Toronto Metro Area
September 30, 2026
Eagle’s Nest Golf Club
10000 Dufferin Street
Maple, ON L6A 1S3

Attendees will learn how to:

  • Increase mental health awareness in the workplace
  • Recognize and understand addictive behaviors
  • Reduce stigma and support colleagues in need
  • Have effective and compassionate mental health conversations
  • Implement practical strategies for fostering healthier workplace cultures

Both events will feature the same agenda and will feature the following speakers:
Geoff Moffett – CMHA
Caitlin Kantor – CMHA
Zachary Hensch – VETS Group

We encourage you to register now and reserve your spot for this important industry summit.


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