Explore New Regulatory Insights atHYBRID ANNUAL EDUCATION DAY 2026
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Join us at the CAPRA Annual Education Day 2026 to hear from Health Canada and Industry on current hot topics of interest in Regulatory Affairs.
Hybrid Annual Education Day 2026
CAPRA is proud to continue its commitment to educating, inspiring, and connecting regulatory affairs professionals across Canada.
We are pleased to announce that CAPRA Annual Education Day will take place on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at the Pearson Convention Centre in Brampton, Ontario.
This flagship event offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with Health Canada experts and gain insights into the latest regulatory developments and hot topics shaping our industry.
Whether you’re navigating evolving requirements or looking to stay ahead of regulatory trends, this is a must‑attend event for RA professionals.
Our dynamic agenda will feature:
1. Health Canada’s Forward Regulatory Plan: 2024-2026 and Red Tape Reduction Updates
2. Agile Regulatory Provisions for Risk Management Plans
3. Safeguarding Innovation: Understanding Data Protection under C.08.004.1
4. Real-World Evidence – Integration of Patient Data from Routine Care into Regulatory Decision-Making
5. Health Canada’s Management of Workload and Backlog
6. Global Regulatory Harmonization – Increased Use of Regulatory Reliance
7. Complex pharmaceutical health products: ANDS of synthetic peptides where the Canadian Reference Product is a peptide of rDNA origin
CAPRA remains committed to educating and connecting our members.
See you soon.
CAPRA Education Day Committee
Annual Education Day Speakers
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Dr. Alysha Croker
Health Canada
Director Strategic Horizontal Policy Division Policy, Planning and International Affairs Directorate
Health Products and Food Branch
Rachel Sampson
Health Canada
Manager, Regulatory Project Management Office Bureau of Strategic Engagement and Integrated Management Services, Marketed Health Products Directorate | Health Products and Food Branch
Michelle Ciesielski
Health Canada
Manager
Office of Patented Medicines and Liaison (OPML)
Elaha Sarwar
Health Canada
Epidemiologist, Health Products Surveillance and Epidemiology Bureau, Marketed Health Products Directorate
Christiane Grisé-Bard
Health Canada
Associate Director, Bureau of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Pharmaceutical Drugs Directorate
Emilie Falardeau
Health Canada
Associate Director, Centre of Blood, Blood Products and Biotherapeutics
Biologics and Radiopharmaceutical Drugs Directorate
| Time | Topic | Guest Speaker | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 - 9:00 am | Connect & Collaborate – Hot Breakfast & Networking | 60 mins | |
| 9:00 - 9:15 am | Setting the Stage – Welcoming Remarks | 15 mins | |
| 9:15 - 10:00 am | Health Canada’s Forward Regulatory | Dr. Alysha Croker Director Strategic Horizontal Policy Division Policy, Planning and International Affairs Directorate, Health Canada Followed by Questions and Answers | 45 mins |
| 10:00 - 10:45 am | Agile regulatory provisions for submitting risk management plans | Rachel Sampson Manager, Regulatory Project Management Office, Bureau of Strategic Engagement and Integrated Management Services, Marketed Health Products Directorate | Health Products and Food Branch, Health Canada Followed by Questions and Answers | 45 mins |
| 10:45 - 11:00 am | Pause & Recharge – Morning Break and Visit Vendor Booths | 15 mins | |
| 11:00 - 11:45 am | Safeguarding Innovation: Understanding Data Protection | Michelle Ciesielski Manager, Office of Patented Medicines and Liaison(OPML) Health Canada Followed by Questions and Answers | 45 mins |
| 11:40 - 12:30 pm | Real-World Evidence (RWE) – Integration of patient data from routine care into regulatory decision-making | Elaha Sarwar Epidemiologist, Health Products Surveillance and EpidemiologyBureau, Marketed Health Products Directorate Health Canada Followed by Questions and Answers | 50 mins |
| 12:30 - 1:30 pm | Nourish, Networking and Visit Vendor Booths | 60 mins | |
| 1:30 - 2:15 pm | Complex pharmaceutical health products: Abbreviated New Drug Submission (ANDS) of synthetic peptides where the Canadian Reference Product is a peptide of rDNA origin | Christiane Grisé-Bard Associate Director, Bureau of Pharmaceutical Sciences Health Canada Followed by Questions and Answers | 45 mins |
| 2:15 - 3:00 pm | Global Regulatory Harmonization – Increased use of regulatory reliance | Dr. Alysha Croker Director Strategic Horizontal Policy Division Policy, Planning and International Affairs Directorate, Health Canada Followed by Questions and Answers | 45 mins |
| 3:00 - 3:15 pm | Reset & Re Engage – Afternoon Break + Visit Vendor Booths | 15 mins | |
| 3:15 - 4:00 pm | Health Canada’s Management of Workload and Backlog | Emilie Falardeau | 45 mins |
| 4:00 - 4:15 pm | Closing Remarks | CAPRA Education Day Committee | 15 mins |
Agenda
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 8:00 - 9:00 am | Connect & Collaborate – Hot Breakfast & Networking |
| 9:00 - 9:15 am | Setting the Stage – Welcoming RemarksSetting the Stage – Welcoming Remarks |
| 9:15 - 10:00 am | Topic: Health Canada’s Forward Regulatory Plan: 2024-2026 AND Health Canada and Public Health Agency of Canada Red Tape Health Canada (HC) Speaker:Alysha Croker, Director Strategic Horizontal Policy Division followed by Questions and Answers |
| 10:00 - 10:45 am | Topic: Agile regulatory provisions for submitting risk management plans Health Canda (HC) Speaker: Rachel Sampson, Manager, Regulatory Project Management Office followed by Questions and Answers |
| 10:45 - 11:00 am | Pause & Recharge – Morning Break and Visit Vendor Booths |
| 11:00 - 11:45 am | Topic: Safeguarding Innovation: Understanding Data Protection followed by Questions and Answers |
| 11:45 - 12:30 pm | Topic:Real-World Evidence (RWE) – Integration of patient data from routine care into regulatory decision-making Health Canda (HC): Elaha Sarwar, Epidemiologist followed by Questions and Answers |
| 12:30 - 1:30 pm | Nourish, Networking and Visit Vendor Booths |
| 1:30 - 2:15 pm | Topic: Complex pharmaceutical health products: Abbreviated New Drug Submission (ANDS) of synthetic peptides where the Canadian Reference Product is a peptide of rDNA origin Health Canada (HC) Speaker:Christiane Grisé-Bard, Associate Director, Bureau of Pharmaceutical Sciences followed by Questions and Answers |
| 2:15 - 3:00 pm | Topic: Global Regulatory Harmonization – Increased use of regulatory reliance Health Canada (HC) Speaker: Alysha Croker, Director Strategic Horizontal Policy Division |
| 3:00 - 3:15 pm | Reset & Re Engage – Afternoon Break + Visit Vendor Booths |
| 3:15 - 4:00 pm | Topic: Health Canada’s Management of Workload and Backlog Health Canada (HC) Speaker:Emilie Falardeau, Associate Director followed by Questions and Answers |
| 4:00 - 4:15 pm | Closing Remarks CAPRA Education Day Committee |
| Category | In-Person Attendance | Online Access |
|---|---|---|
| CAPRA Members | $500 | $400 |
| Non-Members | $600 | $500 |
| CAPRA Student Members | $275 | $275 |
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Deadline | May 19, 2026 |
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Thank You to Our Sponsors
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the generous sponsors of the CAPRA Dinner Meetings 2025. Your support is instrumental in creating a welcoming space where professionals in Pharmaceuticals and Regulatory Affairs can come together, exchange ideas, and engage in meaningful dialogue.
Thanks to your commitment, these gatherings continue to foster collaboration, spark innovation, and drive impactful conversations that help shape the future of our industry.
Thank you for being a valued part of this experience and for your ongoing dedication to advancing Regulatory Affairs
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$2,300
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- Booth
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- Company logo and hyperlink on all event media broadcasts and the CAPRA event webpage
- Promotion of the company logo before and during the event
- One page of digital collateral material sent to all attendees by the event host
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$500
$500
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- Booth
- One (1) attendee pass
- Company logo on slides before the event
- Company logo on the CAPRA event webpage
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Sponsorship
$720
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- Booth
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- Company logo on slides before the event
- Company logo on the CAPRA event webpage
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Combined Sponsorship
$1250
$1250
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- Booth for both Toronto and Montreal
- Two (2) attendee passes
- Company logo on slides before the event
- Company logo on the CAPRA event webpage
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- The deadline for the combined sponsorship option is September 03, 2025
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