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The Power of Community: From Local Vision to National Action on Ageing

Join us in Winnipeg for our second pan-Canadian Community-Based Seniors’ Services (CBSS) Sector Summit. 

Building on the success of the 2024 Summit in Ottawa, the 2026 Summit will once again bring together and energize CBSS organizations and allies from across the country to move from vision to action for a stronger, more unified CBSS sector.

We believe strong communities are the foundation of a just and inclusive ageing future. The 2026 theme, The Power of Community: From Local Vision to National Action on Ageing, celebrates the essential role of grassroots organizations in shaping policy, building systems, and supporting older adults to age with dignity, purpose, and belonging in their communities. 

The 2026 Summit is proudly hosted by HelpAge Canada in partnership with the pan-Canadian CBSS Leadership Council.

Why Attend?

This 1 ½ -day hybrid event will feature compelling speakers, promising practices, practical tools, engaging workshops, and a renewed call to collective action on ageing in community. Plus, attendees can connect with like-minded people and organizations from across the country.

The 2026 Summit offers:

  • Connection: Build and deepen relationships across provinces, territories, and sectors
  • Learning: Access tools, models, and knowledge to strengthen your local work
  • Momentum: Share progress since 2024 and align around the next phase of sector development
  • Advocacy: Shape collective messages and solutions to bring to decision-makers

Since the 2024 Summit, and with guidance from the pan-Canadian CBSS Leadership Council, we’ve held 19 community consultations across the country. What we heard will directly shape the 2026 Summit.

Let’s keep building the movement for ageing in community, together!

Agenda and Speakers

  • Opening Night Reception – June 7
  • Full Conference Day + Banquet Dinner – June 8
  • Half-Day Wrap-Up Programming – June 9
  • Virtual Experience – Participate online with two half-days of live-streamed sessions and exhibitor networking.

📍 In-person Venue: Victoria Inn – 1808 Wellington Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3H 0G3

Time ​(Central Time) ​

5:00 PM ​

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 Registration/Badge pick-up

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

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Welcome Reception

Welcome Remarks

Informal Networking ​
Time ​(Central Time)  
8:00 – 8:45 am ​ Registration/Badge pick-up
Breakfast ​
8:45 am–9:30 am

Indigenous Blessing

Opening Remarks 
9:30-10:00 ​

Keynote Speaker

Bruce MacDonald, CEO Imagine Canada

 
10:00-10:45

Our Journey to Action: CBSS Sector-Building Progress

Marta Hajek and Karen McDonald (CBSS Leadership Council Co-Chairs)
​10:45-11:15 AM ​ Refreshments
Networking ​/ Exhibitor Showcase
11:15 -12:30

Story Time

CBSS Sector-Building Insights from BC and Alberta

 
12:30-1:30 PM ​ Lunch
Exhibitor Showcase ​

1:30-2:45 PM​

 

Interactive Workshops

Attendees can attend one of the following workshops:

  • Impact measurement & storytelling
  • Volunteerism
  • Asset-based community development
  • Government relations and influencing policy

 
2:45-3:15 ​PM

Refreshments ​

Networking & Exhibitor Showcase ​
3:15- 4:30 PM ​

Interactive Workshops

Attendees can attend one of the following workshops:

  • Impact measurement & storytelling
  • Volunteerism
  • Asset-based community development
  • Government relations and influencing policy

 
4:30 – 6:00  ​PM BREAK ​
6:00 – 8:00 PM Summit Banquet ​

Time ​(Central Time)

 

8:00 am- 9:00 am ​

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Breakfast ​

Exhibitor Showcase ​

8:30 am–8:45 AM ​

 

Indigenous Blessing

Opening Remarks and Announcements ​

8:45 –9:30 am ​

Keynote

Policy Recommendations from the CBSS Consultations

National Institute on Ageing

 

 

9:30-10:30 AM

World Café: From Vision to Action

CBSS Sector-Building Strategic Plan Presentation

Interactive Time for Collective Co-Design 

​10:30-10:45 AM ​

Refreshments ​

Networking and Exhibitor Showcase​

10:45 – 11:45 AM ​

World Café (Continued)

11:45 AM –12:00 PM ​

Closing Remarks ​

 

12:00-1:00 PM ​

Lunch​

Exhibitor Showcase ​

1:00 –4:00 PM

Partner Event: Ageism Forum (free event)

From Awareness to Action: A Human Rights Imperative Led by Older Persons

Participants: All conference attendees welcome. 

Registration Fees

Options Cost (Before April 15) Cost (after April 15) What’s Included
In-person $315.00 $350.00
  • Full access to all summit programming (1.5 conference days)
  • Opening Night Reception (June 7)
  • Banquet Dinner (June 8)
  • Meals on June 8-9
Virtual Livestream $99.00 $99.00
  • Virtual access to summit keynotes and panels (Morning of June 8 and 9, Central Time Zone)
  • Online networking via Pheedloop

Summit Accommodation

Registered attendees can book their accommodation at the Victoria Inn at a special rate of $169 plus taxes per night.

Please book your room prior to May 7th online or by contacting the Victoria Inn directly (Toll Free: 1-877-842-4667) and use reference group code 368118 to ensure you receive the discounted rate.