CanWCC Fall Town Hall: The Missing Piece in Canada's Care Infrastructure – Recording – Oct 29 2026

Watch this recording of CanWCC's Fall Town Hall, "The Missing Piece in Canada's Care Infrastructure: Support for Self-Employed Professionals", where we share updates on our House of Commons e-petition, which has reached the required number of signatures to move forward. Building on our ongoing advocacy around care as essential infrastructure for Canada’s economy, this conversation focuses on self-employment in the healthcare sector. We brought together voices from the field to explore the realities faced by self-employed healthcare professionals and the policies and support systems needed to help them thrive. Watch and examine how recognizing and investing in the care economy can strengthen economic growth, support workforce participation, and build a more resilient Canada. Hosted by Nancy Wilson, Founder & CEO, Canadian Women's Chamber of Commerce Nancy Wilson is the founder and CEO of the Canadian Women's Chamber of Commerce (CanWCC), the only chamber of commerce in Canada advocating for the 1.2 million businesses owned and led by women and gender-diverse individuals. A Chartered Professional Accountant with over a decade of experience, she created CanWCC to address the barriers faced by underrepresented entrepreneurs, raising close to $5M in grant funding and building a partner network of 20,000 organizations. A 2023 Globe and Mail Changemaker, Nancy regularly advises government committees on economic equity and has led landmark research, including the "Invisible Entrepreneurs" report addressing systemic inequalities in Canada's economy. Meet the Panellists: Berin ARIKAN, Registered Dietitian and Founder of NutriPath, CanWCC Business Member  Berin Arikan is a Bilingual Registered Dietitian and Founder of NutriPath—Canada's first inclusive RD licensing exam prep platform. She is building accessible EdTech solutions that strengthen healthcare workforce diversity through adaptive, accessible, and inclusive learning. Christiana Egi, Registered Nurse and Founder of Alexis Lodge, CanWCC Business Member  Christiana Egi is a visionary leader, registered nurse with more than 40 years of experience, and formidable dementia advocate whose work transforms compassion into lasting impact. As founder of Alexis Lodge Retirement Residences and A Rose For Grandma Wellness Hub, she creates supportive environments that protect the dignity, safety, and quality of life of people living with dementia, equips caregivers with practical knowledge, and mobilizes communities to restore the village of care. Miranda Romanowicz, CEO of the Ontario PSW Association/Canadian Support Workers Association  Miranda Romanowicz is a nationally recognized healthcare advocate and the CEO & Co-Founder of the Ontario Personal Support Workers Association and Canadian Support Workers Association. A former frontline Personal Support Worker (PSW), she has transformed her lived experience into a powerful force for change, championing the rights, recognition, and professionalization of support workers across Canada. Gigi van den Hoef, RN Prescriber, MHS, BSc, CCRP, Executive Director, Canadian Association of Self Employed Regulated Nurses / MSL & RN Consulting  Gigi van den Hoef, MHS, BSc, RN, CCRP, is a registered nurse, healthcare consultant, and clinical research professional with extensive experience in healthcare and specialized patient support. Gigi is also the Executive Director for the Canadian Association of Self Employed Regulated Nurses (www.case-rns.ca), a not-for-profit association. Moderator: Helen Lugar, BMgt, CHIM, CanWCC Board of Directors and Manager of Community Engagement at The Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA)    Helen leads the Member Engagement team at the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA), where she sets the strategy for how Certified Health Information Management Professionals and other members connect with one another. Her work builds on opportunities within the health information profession, bringing bright minds together to shape how health data is collected and used.  --- View the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): https://www23.statcan.gc.ca/imdb/p3VD... Learn more about CanWCC's Major Projects Proposal, Canada's Missing Major Project: A National Care Economy Strategy: https://links.canwcc.ca/MPO Ready to help advocate for the care economy? Join us! https://links.canwcc.ca/Join --- Recorded live on October 29, 2026. This recording has been edited for clarity and length. --- CanWCC acknowledges that our head office is located on the traditional territory of many nations, including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat peoples. It is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. We encourage our team and community to take time to learn about colonialism's legacy and engage in active reconciliation.