Events

The Government of Canada announced the creation of the independent Leaders' Debates Commission on October 30, 2018, following a wide consultation process.

The Commission's mandate is to organize two leaders' debates – one in English and one in French - during general election campaigns.

The Commission has organized leaders' debates in the 2019 and 2021 general elections and has provided greater stability to the debate environment.

In 2019 and 2021, the leaders of all the political parties invited to the leaders' debates agreed to participate.

The 32nd Annual Rural and Remote Medicine Conference is packed with engaging sessions, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities, all designed to support and strengthen rural healthcare professionals. Whether you’re looking to refine clinical skills, explore physician wellness strategies, or connect with peers who share your passion for rural medicine, our program has something for you.

Dates: April 24–26, 2025
Location: RBC Convention Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Program Highlights:
 Plenary Sessions featuring inspiring speakers and critical discussions on rural healthcare
 Hands-on Workshops including ATLS, PALS, AIME, and CASTED: Emergency
 Concurrent Sessions covering clinical advancements, rural practice solutions, and more
 Networking & Social Events like the Student/Resident Social, Awards Dinner, and Hockey Night in Canada
 SRPC Story Time, a special session dedicated to sharing experiences from the rural medical community

The Canadian Federal election will be held on April 28, 2025 with polling stations accessible for advance polls in the days leading up to the election.

Poll Times: 

Public Health 2025 is the national conference where public health professionals, researchers, policy-makers, academics, students and trainees come together to strengthen efforts to improve health and well-being, to share the latest research and information, to promote best practices and to advocate for public health issues and policies grounded in research.

Winnipeg is located in Treaty One Territory, the home and traditional lands of the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe), Ininew (Cree), and Dakota peoples, and in the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

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Roundtable Luncheon with Michael Kelly and Sarah Takaki

C.D. Howe Institute events and webinars are open to members and their guests. Please follow this link or contact events@cdhowe.org to register.

Michael Kelly, Chief Legal & Sustainability Officer, OMERS

Michael Kelly is the Chief Legal & Sustainability Officer of OMERS.  He oversees OMERS Legal Division, including working closely with the Board of Directors.  Mr. Kelly also leads OMERS approach to sustainable investing in his role as Chief Sustainability Officer and is Chair of the Sustainable Investing Committee.

Mr. Kelly represents OMERS on various domestic and international organizations focused on governance and sustainable investing, including the Canadian Coalition for Good Governance and the Investor Leadership Network.

Prior to assuming his current role in 2014, Mr. Kelly served as Executive Vice President & General Counsel at Borealis Infrastructure (now OMERS Infrastructure).  Prior to joining OMERS, he practiced corporate, commercial and regulatory law, both in-house and with firms in Toronto, London, England and Ottawa.

Mr. Kelly was called to the Bar in Ontario in 1994.  He holds a BBA from Wilfrid Laurier University (1989), an LLB from the University of Toronto (1992), and an MA (International Relations) from the University of Toronto (2004).  He also holds the designation of Chartered Director (C. Dir).

Sarah Takaki, Managing Director, Sustainable Investing, Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan

Sarah joined HOOPP in 2019 and leads the Sustainable Investing program. She oversees the implementation of sustainable investing practices, including the analysis of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors across the total portfolio. Her team works closely with the asset class teams to provide insights on ESG themes, collaborates with groups across the organization to advance HOOPP’s climate change strategy, and leads the portfolio stewardship program, including proxy voting and engagement activities.

Prior to joining HOOPP, Sarah was with the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan on the Responsible Investing team. During this time, she was a member of the secretariat of the Government of Canada’s Expert Panel on Sustainable Finance. Sarah has also worked in the consulting and non-profit sectors.

Sarah holds a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s of Biomedical Engineering from Western University. Sarah also holds an MBA from the University of Cambridge.

In partnership with (HRH) Humber River Health, we have assembled another impressive line-up of speakers and relevant topics. 26 Mainpro+ credits delivered by top clinicians in their field. Our unique format maximizes knowledge transfer through clinical updates and will help improve your patient outcomes.

The Canadian Association for Health Services and Policy Research (CAHSPR) is pleased to host the 2025 Annual Conference from May 26-29, 2025 in Ottawa at the Delta Hotel. The 2025 conference theme is “Charting the Course for Health System Transformation”.

The event will include a pre-conference day on Monday, May 26th which will highlight workshops and partner activities.

Visit the CAHSPR website regularly for updates and information about the conference! We also invite you to learn more about the HSPR Talks webinars that take place throughout the year.

We look forward to another great conference and to seeing the CAHSPR community come together for another great event filled with fantastic presentations, networking opportunities and more.

e-Health is the premier event for Canadian digital health professionals working to make a difference in health and healthcare delivery. Since its inception in 2000, the e-Health Conference and Tradeshow has served as a vital epicentre of Canadian digital health discussion and debate, attracting over 1,000 health professionals annually. e-Health is the optimal spot for networking and knowledge sharing with peers nationally and around the globe. With in-demand speakers, expert panellists and presenters, and leading-edge exhibitors, e-Health always delivers memorable education and networking opportunities.