Safety professionals can now register for the Canadian Safety Summit and Women in Safety Summit, both part of the new COS Live event in October
Registration is now open for two of Canada's premier workplace safety events: the Canadian Safety Summit (CSS) and the Women in Safety Summit (WISS), both taking place under the banner of COS Live on October 21–22, 2026, at Exhibition Place in Toronto.
The two summits form the core programming of COS Live, a new integrated event from Canadian Occupational Safety that also includes Canada's Safest Employers Awards (CSEA). Safety professionals can register now at the COS Live website to secure their spot at what promises to be a landmark two days for the profession.
What's happening at COS Live
The Canadian Safety Summit, taking place October 22, brings together health, safety, and environment (HSE) leaders and practitioners to work through the most pressing occupational health and safety challenges facing Canadian workplaces today. From evolving regulations and legal risk, to psychosocial hazards and new technologies, the summit is designed to move the conversation from awareness to action.
The Women in Safety Summit, on October 21, continues its mission of advancing women's leadership and career growth across the safety profession. Delegates can expect focused sessions on mentorship, representation, and building inclusive safety cultures.
Maria Robibero, senior manager of health, safety and environment at Ledcor, says the two summits have something to offer at every career stage. "Whether you are an emerging professional or an experienced leader, the Canadian Safety Summit and Women in Safety Summit offer valuable opportunities to expand your network, challenge your thinking and contribute to the future of health and safety in Canada."
Canada's Safest Employers Awards will round out the two-day event, giving delegates the opportunity to celebrate the organisations and individuals setting the benchmark for safety excellence across the country. You can learn more about the programme and the awards here.
Why registration matters now
With all three flagship events consolidated into one gathering for the first time, COS Live offers safety professionals a rare chance to access leadership development, technical insight, and national recognition in a single trip to Toronto.
Lee-Anne Lyon-Bartley, vice president of health, safety and environment at Dexterra, described her anticipation for the event: "It's going to be an opportunity for us to unite as a safety profession, but not only unite, but also ignite our passion, our focus, our drive collectively."
For those keeping pace with the rapidly changing landscape of Canadian workplace safety, the summit format is designed to bridge the gap between what's emerging in regulation and practice and what safety leaders can bring back to their organisations. Peter Sturm, president and chief executive officer of STURM Consulting, put it plainly: "Get out from behind your desk, challenge yourself to be the best professional that you can be."
Building connections across the profession
Beyond the programming, COS Live is positioned as a national meeting place for every corner of the safety profession: senior executives, front-line practitioners, and emerging leaders. "The Canadian Safety Summit is one of the learning opportunities I look forward to every year!" exclaims Dylan Short, managing director of The Redlands Group. "Link that with opportunities to network with peers across Canada's major industries makes for a great event to attend."
For safety teams looking to benchmark their programmes against leading practice, attend sessions on psychosocial safety or regulatory updates, or connect with peers from other industries, early registration is the way to secure a place at the table.
Those who have followed COS's ongoing coverage of occupational health and safety trends in Canada will find both summits draw directly from the issues shaping the profession right now.
