Note: This event is accredited for nine hours for participating physicians.
All times are in ET. Sessions are subject to change. Please refer to this page for ongoing updates.
Wednesday, March 26
(Optional pre-conference session)
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Time |
Session |
Session details |
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12:30 – 5:00 |
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. |
Thursday, March 27
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Time |
Session |
Session details |
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7:30 – 8:45 |
Breakfast |
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8:45 – 9:00 |
Welcome and Blessing |
Host: Dr. Carl White Ulysse Elder: Jenny Tenasco |
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9:00 – 9:15 |
Opening keynote |
Stewart Reynolds, best known as Brittlestar, makes Canadian news funnier through his podcast, newsletter and videos. |
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9:15 – 10:30 |
Panel Beyond borders: How U.S. health policy could shake up Canada |
Moderator: André Picard
Dr. Tom Frieden The Hon. Dr. Andrew Furey
The US government has fired thousands of scientists, doctors and public health professionals at national health agencies and withdrawn from the World Health Organization. Given the close ties between our scientific and medical communities, what impact will these changes have on health care here at home — and how can we leverage the federal election to protect and strengthen our health system? |
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10:30 – 11:00 |
Break |
Health break and interactive exhibits |
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11:00 – 12:00 |
Presentation Health care as an economic advantage |
Moderator: Georgina Black
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? |
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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. |
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12:30 – 2:00 |
Lunch |
Lunch and interactive exhibits |
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2:00 – 3:00 |
Presentations Indigenous self-determination in health: Commitments and concrete actions |
Moderator: Juanita Taylor
On the 10th anniversary of the TRC’s 94 Calls to Action, how do we accelerate change in health care? This session holds space for Indigenous voices who’ve challenged the status quo to exercise their right to self-determination. |
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3:00 – 3:30 |
Table discussion |
In-person reflection on the day’s themes and topics. |
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3:30 – 4:00 |
Break |
Health break and interactive exhibits |
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4:00 – 5:00 |
Keynote Radical collaboration: The key to unlocking limitless potential |
Moderator: Alex Munter
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. |
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5:00 – 6:00 |
RECEPTION |
Networking |
Friday, March 28
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Time |
Session |
Session details |
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7:30 – 9:00 |
Breakfast |
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9:00 – 10:15 |
Keynote and Q&A AI in health care: Innovating at the speed of trust |
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10:15 – 10:45 |
Speed Talks Health care 3.0: New professions |
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. |
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10:45 – 11:15 |
Break |
Health break and interactive exhibits |
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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. |
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12:00 – 1:15 |
Lunch |
Lunch and interactive exhibits |
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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. |
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1:45 – 2:00 |
Q&A |
LaToia Jones Moderator: Dr. Joss Reimer |
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2:00 – 2:30 |
Wrap up and Blessing |
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