CCOHS Forum 2026
There’s no other health and safety event like this in Canada. Plan to attend.
Join us for a two-day national event designed to inspire you to take action on improving workplace health and safety.
Leaders, changemakers, and subject experts representing government, labour, and workplaces will come together to share their knowledge and experience on current and emerging health and safety issues.
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October 28-29, 2026 -
St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
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Why Attend
The world of work is experiencing rapid, constant change, bringing with it new and emerging health and safety challenges.
You will meet and engage with leaders, influencers, and changemakers from across Canada with unique perspectives.
You will explore and understand how the changing nature of work, the workforce, and the workplace, have already impacted us and the way we work. Discuss ideas and solutions on how we can all keep pace, keep well, and keep safe .
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Inspiring Ideas
I was generally impressed with the overall forum. In particular, all of the speakers were not only very good but well prepared and presented valuable topics of interest to the world of health and safety. - Forum 2025 attendee
Venue
Location
Delta Hotels St. John’s Conference Centre
120 New Gower Street, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, A1C 6K4Information
Delta Hotels St. John’s Conference Centre is centrally located in downtown St. John’s. It includes many on-site amenities and accessibility features, and is located near St. John’s International Airport. For more information, visit the Delta Hotels St. John’s Conference Centre website.
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Sponsors
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Health and Safety Professionals Canada (HSPC)
Health and Safety Professionals Canada (HSPC) is the leading professional association for health, safety, and environmental practitioners in Canada. It shapes the safety profession in Canada by working collaboratively with its members and partners.
United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW)
UFCW is Canada’s leading private sector union, representing more than 250,000 members across Canada working in grocery stores, meat plants, food processing, hospitality, and other industries.
WorkplaceNL
WorkplaceNL provides no-fault injury insurance and promotes safe and healthy workplaces through workplace injury prevention, worker and family support, and return-to-work programs across Newfoundland and Labrador.
Friends of Forum
5 Reasons to Attend Forum 2026
1. Intimate and interactive
I liked being able to see and hear all presentations, rather than selecting from concurrent sessions. It was a good opportunity to expand the knowledge base and learn from other professionals in the industry.
2. Fresh content
Very few conferences are worth the repeat appearance. So many of them look the same, have similar presentations, or rotate the players like it’s a circus tour. This event is on a different level from the usual crop…You’re in the rotation now.
3. Solutions-focused
I really enjoyed the variety of topics and the impactful speakers who challenged us to think differently. I came away with the reinforcement of the importance of the person and the value of listening.
4. Incredible value
I was generally impressed with the overall forum. In particular, all of the speakers were not only very good but well prepared and presented valuable topics of interest to the world of health and safety.
5. Balanced perspectives
I thought the event brought together all workplace parties for excellent discussion. I was particularly appreciative of the open and honest perspectives.
Explore St. John's
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East Coast Trail
With 25 paths to explore, the East Coast Trail blends wilderness hiking with historic communities along the province’s eastern coastline. Spanning 335 kilometres, the trail features coastal landforms like cliffs, headlands and sea stacks, plus lighthouses, ecological reserves and seabird colonies. -
Jellybean Row
Take in the vibrant sights of Jellybean Row, a colourful collection of houses lining the streets and alleyways, featuring a colour scheme that reflects both the city’s history and natural landscape. -
Birdwatching
With over 350 species of birds, Newfoundland and Labrador is known as the Seabird Capital of North America. Stroll along the Virginia River and Quidi Vidi Lake to spot seabirds like the Atlantic puffin, the provincial bird. -
Signal Hill National Historic Site
Experience the history and views at Signal Hill featuring the iconic Cabot Tower. Built to commemorate the 400th anniversary of John Cabot's voyage to Newfoundland, it's also the spot where the first ever transatlantic wireless signal was received in 1901. -
Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site
Venture around the grounds of Cape Spear Lighthouse, the oldest surviving lighthouse in the province. Situated on the easternmost point in North America, the site offers majestic views of the ocean, icebergs, seabirds and marine life. -
House of Assembly
Visit the focal point of democracy in Newfoundland and Labrador with a tour of the House of Assembly, rich with stories from the province’s beginnings as a Colony of Great Britain, then a Dominion, and since 1949, a province of Canada.
Land Acknowledgement
We respectfully acknowledge the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, of which the city of St. John’s is the capital city, as the ancestral homelands of the Beothuk. Today these lands are home to a diverse population of Indigenous, and other peoples. We would also like to acknowledge with respect, the diverse histories and cultures of the Mi’kmaq, Innu, Inuit and Southern Inuit of this province.
