Topics

Canada’s Sleep Calendar topics

Each month, Canada’s Sleep Calendar focuses on a different aspect of sleep, health, wellbeing or safety. Select a topic to learn why it matters, what we are working to achieve and how you can get involved.

01 January

Healthy Sleep Supports a Healthy Mind

Promoting better sleep for mental wellbeing, resilience and quality of life.

02 February

Sleep & Cardiovascular Health

Raising awareness of the powerful link between sleep and heart health.

03 March

Your Body Clock Matters

Understanding circadian rhythm and timing for better sleep, energy and health.

04 April

Sleep Always Comes First

Putting sleep at the top of the list for better health, safety and performance.

05 May

Women’s Sleep Health

Addressing sleep across the lifespan for women.

06 June

Understanding Insomnia

How to recognize, understand and manage insomnia for better nights and brighter days.

07 July

The Challenge of Shift Work

Supporting the health, safety and sleep of shift workers and their families.

08 August

Healthy Children Need Healthy Sleep

Building healthy sleep habits from infancy through adolescence.

09 September

Sleep-Impaired Driving Awareness Canada

Sleep impairment is driving impairment. Raising awareness and preventing tragedy.

10 October

Look Good Feel Younger

Understanding the connection between sleep, appearance and healthy aging.

11 November

Sleep Impairment Is Work Impairment

Promoting safe, productive workplaces through better sleep health.

12 December

Sleeping Without Snoring

Understanding snoring and sleep apnea, and when to seek help.

Special initiative

Canada Healthcare Bonds

Alongside the health, safety and quality of life initiatives of Canada’s Sleep Calendar, Canada Healthcare Bonds explores an innovative and voluntary approach to strengthening the future of Canadian healthcare through long-term public investment.

Resources

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Every initiative welcomes endorsers, partners, supporters and sponsors who share its aims.