Get ready for an energizing and forward-looking 2026 Conference agenda designed to challenge, inspire, and equip you for what’s next in physician recruitment. This year’s sessions dive into the trends, tools, and innovative strategies that are actively reshaping how we attract, engage, and retain physicians across Canada—offering practical insights you can take back to your organization immediately.

2026 Conference Agenda Highlights include:

  • CaSPR 2026 Conference Agenda – Charlottetown, PEI  May 3-5, 2026
       
    Sunday Education day:  12:00 – 4:30 pm – Aspen room
    5:30 – 7:30 pm Welcome Reception: Bonshaw room
    Monday Conference Day 1 – Rustico Tracadie room
    7:00 – 7:45 am Morning Walk
    8:00 – 8:55 am Breakfast
    8:55 – 9:25 am Welcome Address
    9:25 – 10:40 am Dr. Alika Lafontaine
    10:40 – 10:45 am PracticeLink
    10:45 – 11:00 am Break/Exhibitors
    11:00 -12:00 pm Building an Innovative Recruitment Strategy: DMS system, Management process flow

    Presented by: Dominick Desjardins
    12:00 – 1:00 pm LUNCH/Exhibitors
    1:00- 2:00 pm TBD
    2:00 – 3:00 pm Meeting Canada’s Healthcare Talent Needs: IRCC Initiatives for Physician Recruitment

    Presented by: Cindy-Lynn Frenette and Kathie Ouellette
    3:00 – 3:15 pm Break/Exhibitors
    3:15 – 3:45 pm Special recognitions
    3:45 – 4:45 pm Healthcare Innovation that actually attracts talent: What physicians look for in Forward-Thinking organizations

    Presented by: Dr. Johan Viljoen, Dr. Jeff Remington
    Wrap Up Day 1
    Monday evening
    5:30 – 6:30 pm Cocktail hour
    6:30 – 10:30/11:00 pm Gala Dinner : Disco Theme –  Montague/Souris/Summerside/Tignish room
    Tuesday Conference Day 2 – Rustico Tracadie room
    8:00 – 8:30 am Morning Walk
    8:30 – 9:30am Breakfast/Exhibitors
    9:30 – 9:35 am Welcome
    9:35 – 10:35 am Branding Your Community for the Next Generation Physician (Heather MacAulay)
    10:35 – 10:50 am Break / Exhibitors
    10:50 – 12:00 pm Innovation in Recruitment & Retention: Keeping the Physicians You Worked So Hard to Recruit (Dr. Peter MacPherson / Drs. Jason or Dr. Krissy Kallestad)
    12:00 – 1:00 pm LUNCH/Exhibitors
    1:00 – 1:10 pm Emerald sponsor Global
    1:10 – 2:10 pm The Future Physician Workforce: Trends That Will Rewrite Recruitment (Labour trends) (Carey Goryl AAPPR & Guest)
    2:10 – 2:25 pm Break/Exhibitors
    2:25 – 2:55 pm Recognizing CaSPR Fellows
    2:55 – 3:25  pm Open Forum Questions
    3:25 PM Closing remarks / Thank yous!

Registration is now open—join us and be part of what’s next.