Note: All times are in ET. Sessions are subject to change. Please refer to this page for ongoing updates.
(Optional pre-conference session)
Time |
Session |
Session details |
12:30 – 5:00 |
Introduction: Dr. Joss Reimer Host: Dr. Shazma Mithani
Physicians and people with lived experience play a pivotal role in catalyzing positive change in health care. Recognizing that advocacy and leadership are critical skills, this course is designed to empower you to proactively inform, shape and influence decision-makers at the local, provincial/territorial and federal levels. Limited spots available. |
Time |
Session |
Session details |
7:30 – 8:45 |
Breakfast |
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8:45 – 9:00 |
Welcome and Blessing |
Host: Dr. Carl White Ulysse Elder: Jenny Tenasco |
9:00 – 9:15 |
Opening keynote |
Stewart Reynolds, best known as Brittlestar, makes Canadian news funnier through his podcast, newsletter and videos. |
9:15 – 10:30 |
Panel Political debate on the future of health care |
With a federal election on the horizon, where do political parties stand on health care reform to ensure every Canadian has access to the care they need? |
10:30 – 11:00 |
Break |
Health break and interactive exhibits |
11:00 – 12:00 |
Presentation Health care as an economic advantage |
A high performing health system is critical to our well-being and to the well-being of the Canadian economy. What kind of innovation and collaboration is needed to get there? |
12:00 – 12:30 |
Speed Talks Why health matters: Personal reflections |
William Gagnon
If you held the purse strings for health care, how would you invest the money? Physicians and patients each have five minutes to make their case. |
12:30 – 2:00 |
Lunch |
Lunch and interactive exhibits |
2:00 – 3:00 |
Presentations Indigenous self-determination in health: Challenges, commitment and concrete actions |
Dr. Michael Dumont On the 10th anniversary of the TRC’s 94 Calls to Action, progress remains disappointingly slow. How do we accelerate change? This session holds space for Indigenous voices who’ve challenged the status quo to exercise their right to self-determination in health care. |
3:00 – 3:30 |
Table discussion |
In-person reflection on the day’s themes and topics. |
3:30 – 4:00 |
Break |
Health break and interactive exhibits |
4:00 – 5:00 |
Keynote Radical collaboration: The key to unlocking limitless potential |
Collaboration is more important than ever, but not always easy to achieve. Anthony Morgan, science communicator and co-host of The Nature of Things, explores the concept of “radical collaboration,” and how tackling complex challenges collectively can drive transformational change. |
5:00 – 6:00 |
RECEPTION |
Networking |
Time |
Session |
Session details |
7:30 – 9:00 |
Breakfast |
|
9:00 – 10:15 |
Keynote and Panel Future-proofing health care: Navigating the AI revolution with confidence |
AI is already transforming health care – from transcribing patient interactions to interpreting complex medical images. How can providers harness these tools safely, effectively and ethically? And what does the future hold for patients? |
10:15 – 10:45 |
Speed Talks Health care 3.0: New professions and empowered patients |
Carolyn McGregor What impact will advancements in technology have on the future health workforce – and the relationship between clinician and patient? Each speaker has five minutes to present their case. |
10:45 – 11:15 |
Break |
Health break and interactive exhibits |
11:15 – 12:00 |
Working Session Pitching the Minister: An engagement exercise (PART ONE) |
Political strategist and community organizer LaToia Jones brings her expertise in crafting and executing pitches for a broad range of global initiatives, including gubernatorial races and movement-building efforts. This session will help participants develop clear, concise key messages to drive meaningful improvements in the health care system. |
12:00 – 1:15 |
Lunch |
Lunch and interactive exhibits |
1:15 – 1:45 |
Working Session Pitching the Minister: An engagement exercise (PART two) |
With guidance from Ms. Jones, participants will deliver select pitches to attendees. |
1:45 – 2:00 |
Q&A |
LaToia Jones Moderator: Dr. Joss Reimer |
2:00 – 2:30 |
Wrap up and Blessing |