About the Canadian Obesity Network

Respect. Knowledge. Action.

Our Vision, Mission, and Strategic Goals:

Vision: to be Canada's authoritative voice on evidence-based approaches for obesity prevention, treatment, and policy.

Mission: to improve the lives of Canadians affected by obesity through the advancement of anti-discrimination, prevention, and treatment efforts.

Strategic goals:

1.    Addressing the social stigma associated with obesity

2.    Changing the way policy makers and health professionals approach obesity;    and

3.    Improving access to evidence-based prevention and treatment resources.

The Canadian Obesity Network - Réseau canadien en obésité (CON-RCO) is Canada's largest professional obesity association for:

• Health professionals

• Researchers

• Policy makers

• Obesity stakeholders

Our Core Values

Respect:

We believe that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and dignity. To this end, CON-RCO works toward reducing weight bias and stigma through research, education, and action.

Evidence-Based Action:

CON-RCO aims to facilitate knowledge exchange regarding obesity prevention, treatment, and policy.