Canadian Congress on Leisure Research
Call for Presentation Proposals
Leisure is Transformation: Are you REDI?
We will invite scholars to question how leisure and their scholarship address the complex issues of
Reconciliation, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion; but first we are asking you HOW you would like to share your research, ideas, and innovations.
Hosted by the World Leisure Centre of Excellence at Vancouver Island University, the 18th Canadian Congress of Leisure planning team invites proposals for innovative presentation styles/designs for CCLR 18 in Nanaimo, BC, Canada, from May 19-22, 2026.
Submission Period: April 23 June 14, 2025
We invite scholars and pracademics to propose unique presentation types and session designs that will enrich our Congress. Note: this call is not for study abstracts but for creative formats that engage and inspire.
Presentation Formats that are already in the mix:
Please submit your proposals through PheedLoop by June 14, 2025. For questions, contact the organizing committee at wlce@viu.ca.
Join us in shaping a dynamic and innovative Congress experience. We look forward to your creative contributions!
- Standard Presentations: 20minute presentation followed by 5 minutes for questions.
- Panels: Collaborative discussions among experts on focused topics.
- Half Baked Ideas: Share developing ideas, concepts, and works in progress for feedback and discussion (10 minutes + 15 minutes for discussion)
Proposal Guidelines:
- Innovative Formats: We encourage proposals that move beyond traditional formats. Think creatively about how to engage attendees in meaningful dialogue.
- Interactive Sessions: Consider how to incorporate interactive elements that facilitate audience participation.
- Diverse Perspectives: Proposals should highlight diverse perspectives and encourage inclusive dialogue.
Submission Instructions (max 250 words):
- Include your name (and names of potential co-presenters).
- Provide a detailed description of your proposed presentation format.
- Explain the intended outcomes and how your session will engage participants.
- Include any specific requirements or resources needed. How much time?
- What type of space?
- What technology or other equipment is needed?
Please submit your proposals through PheedLoop by June 14, 2025.
For questions, contact the organizing committee at wlce@viu.ca.
Join us in shaping a dynamic and innovative Congress experience. We look forward to your creative contributions!
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CCLR 2023
Speaker Highlights

CCLR 2026
Canadian Congress on Leisure Research 18
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VANCOUVER ISLAND
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Leisure and Inclusion
Dr. Hélène Carbonneau, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Respondents
Dr. Shintaro Kono, University of Alberta
Dr. Brenda Rossow-Kimball, University of Regina
Climate Change: Inequitable Impact on Leisure Participation
Dr. Daniel Scott, University of Waterloo
Dr. Farhad Moghimehfar, Vancouver Island University
Dr. Elizabeth Halpenny, University of Alberta
Banquet Speakers
Dr. Gilles Pronovost
Dr. Susan Markham-Starr
Dr. Felice Yuen
Leisure and Poverty Panel
Dr. Jackie Oncescu, University of New Brunswick
Dr. Barbara Hamilton-Hinch, Dalhousie University
Dr. Tristan Hopper, University of Regina
Dr. Dominic Lapointe, Université du Québec à Montréal
Opening Speaker for Maureen Harrington Memorial Session on the Leisure of Women and Families
Dr. Karla Henderson, Professor Emerita, North Carolina State University