The State of Public Health in Canada 2026
Chief Public Health Officer of Canada's Report
A message from Canada's Chief Public Health Officer
Since becoming Canada's Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO), I've been connecting with and learning from people and partners across the country. Those conversations have reinforced for me the importance of sharing accurate and reliable information about the health issues affecting our communities. I hope this report contributes to that effort by providing a snapshot of key population health trends in Canada.
Annual report 2026
Full report
Explores seven population health trends that offer insight into the health of people in Canada.
Executive summary
Highlights key findings and common themes emerging from the trends examined in the report.
Looking forward
Identifies three priority areas that will help guide the future work of Canada's Chief Public Health Officer.