In June 2025, Health Workforce Canada, in partnership with the Government of Australia and the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI), convened over 100 leaders from 12 countries and global organizations (including the WHO and OECD) for the inaugural International Health Workforce Innovation Lab.
Over four dynamic sessions, participants shared bold, data-driven approaches to health workforce modelling and forecasting, explored practical strategies for translating evidence into policy, and tackled shared challenges such as shortages, maldistribution, and evolving models of care.
The Summary Report captures key themes, country case studies, and opportunities for collective learning, highlighting the importance of sustained collaboration, robust data infrastructure, and action-oriented solutions to build a resilient, equitable health workforce.