Transforming
Primary Care in Canada
A CPhA Summit • June 6, 2024 • Toronto
Session recordings
On June 6, 2024, the Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) brought together leading health-care professionals, pharmacy leaders, policymakers and patient advocacy groups for a national summit to discuss the future of primary care.
In case you missed the event, or want to revisit the conversations, recordings of the sessions are available below.
The future of primary care: A conversation with health-care leaders
Panellists
Glen Doucet, CPhA
Jean-Joseph Condé, Canadian Medical Association
Kimberley Hanson, HealthPartners
Treena Klassen, Canadian Nurses Association
Danielle Paes, CPhA
This roundtable discussion features key health-care leaders and patient advocates discussing the current state of primary care in Canada, as well as current challenges and opportunities for enhancing access and ensuring a patient-centered approach to health-care delivery.
Pharmacy-led primary care clinics: Lessons from Nova Scotia
Panellists
Allison Bodnar, CEO Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia
Pam Kennedy, Bridgewater Guardian Pharmacy
Sheila MacLeod, Province of Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness
Beverley Zwicker, Nova Scotia College of Pharmacists
The session provides an overview of the new Community Pharmacy Primary Care Clinics in Nova Scotia, their outcomes and lessons learned. Our panellists bring diverse perspectives from those who played a role in shaping and implementing the pilots and their subsequent expansion.
Building the primary care workforce of the future
Panellists
Lisa Dolovich, Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto
Ayman Lakhani, Canadian Association of Pharmacy Students and Interns
Michelle Owen, Health Canada
Pawandeep Sidhu, Manager, Pharmacy Advocacy at Sobeys National Pharmacy Group
Clara Wong, Pharmacy Technician Program, Centennial College
In this session, panellists discuss strategies for workforce planning, education and policy reforms that can be implemented to increase access to primary care health services and respond to the evolving needs of Canadians. It features insights from experts on building a diverse, resilient, skilled and adaptable primary care workforce ready to meet the demands of future health-care landscapes.
Strengthening chronic disease management
Panellists
Ross Tsuyuki, University of Alberta
Yazid Al Hamarneh, University of Alberta
Christine Papoushek, University Health Network
Anne Marie Picone, New Brunswick Pharmacists’ Association
Innovative new strategies are urgently needed to support Canada’s aging population and manage our increasing rates of chronic disease. The panellists in this session discuss a range of topics, including the integration of technology in patient care, leveraging pharmacists’ expertise, interdisciplinary approaches in primary care and policy enablers to expand access for patients.
Policy and advocacy: Shaping the future of pharmacy in primary care
Panellists
Joelle Walker, CPhA
Avis Favaro, Santis Health
Stephanie Gawur, Santis Health
Nikita James Nanos, Nanos Research Corporation
With insights from pharmacy leaders, participants contribute to identifying key priorities for collective advocacy at provincial and federal levels, culminating in a public communique that will outline our vision for primary care in Canada.