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May 20, 2026
June 18 Webinar-CIHI's new Malnutrition Coding
Register today!
Join CMTF and CIHI speakers in a free webinar, "Want to Learn about the Implications of CIHI’s New Malnutrition Coding Direction?" to learn about the new malnutrition coding direction issued April 1, 2026 and how you can assist with nutrition assessment and documentation practices. Register today here.
May 13, 2026
CMAW 2026 "Lead The Change" Oct 5-9
Save the Date!
Canadian Malnutrition Awareness Week (CMAW) 2026 "Lead The Change" will take place Oct 5-9! Stay tuned for updates on our exciting line up of free webinars including a joint webinar with ASPEN at the end of September. Details will be available here.
May 4, 2026
Malnutrition-Related Hospitalizations Rising in Iqaluit
CBC Report
In a January 2026 CBC report, malnutrition-related hospitalizations at Qikiqtani General Hospital in Iqaluit more than doubled between 2022 and 2024. This increase seems to be related to a reduction in community food support programs and experts warn that actual numbers may be even higher. Read full article here.
March 31, 2026
CIHI Mandates Codes for Malnutrition Diagnoses
Effective April 1, 2026
CMTF has been working with Canadian Institute for Health Information to strengthen data around malnutrition diagnosis in hospitals. As of April 1, 2026, CIHI will be mandating the assignment of a code for a documented diagnosis of malnutrition. Read more details here.
March 23, 2026
CMTF Members Receive Prestigious Awards!
CNS-SCN Awards 2026
Congratulations to Don Duerksen MD and Heather Keller RD PhD FDC for receiving the CNS-SCN Fellow Distinction, Jessie Hulst MD PhD for The Khursheed Jeejeebhoy Award and to Paule Bernier FDtP MSc ASC for the Allied Health Award in Nutrition Care! More details here.
March 3, 2026
Nutrition Saves Healthcare Costs
New Infographic
In celebration of Dietitians of Canada Nutrition Month 2026 Nourish to Flourish, CMTF has released a new infographic: Cost Savings of Nutrition Interventions in Healthcare. This tool can provide a compelling case for prioritizing nutrition care across healthcare settings. Available here.
February 12, 2026
New Video to Inspire Action for Malnutrition!
Malnutrition in Canada Whitepaper
We are pleased to share a new 4 minute video that distills the key findings from our 25-page October 2024 whitepaper, Malnutrition in Canada: Unveiling the Need for Priority and Policy. Available in English only, this video may be of interest to academics, clinicians, dietitians, and policy-makers. Watch here.
February 3, 2026
Transforming Hospital Food Initiative wins Provincial Award
Food as Medicine at The Ottawa Hospital
Developed in partnership with renowned restaurateur Stephen Beckta C. M., The Ottawa Hospital Food Transformation Project moves from traditional, highly processed hospital meals to patient-centered, nourishing, whole-food options that recognizes food as a core component of cancer care! Learn more about this exciting intitiave here.
January 13, 2026
Tackling Malnutrition Through Food Skills Education
Eastern Newfoundland Teaching Kitchens
Dietitians from Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NLHS) Eastern Zone partnered with Compass Group Canada to expand access to Teaching Kitchens across the province, supporting food skills education and sharing practical strategies to help prevent malnutrition. See full story here.
December 31, 2025
Une autre pétition sur la malnutrition à la Chambre des communes
25 Novembre 2025
Guillaume Deschênes-Thériault, député de la circonscription de Madawaska–Restigouche (Nouveau-Brunswick), a présenté une pétition sur la malnutrition à la Chambre des communes le 25 novembre 2025. Cette pétition comprenait des recommandations issues du livre blanc du GTCM, La malnutrition au Canada : Dévoiler les besoins pour établir les priorités et les politiques, …