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 and Red Tape Reduction
2. Regulatory Harmonization – Increased Use of Regulatory Reliance
3. Agile Regulatory Provisions for Risk Management Plans Global
4. Safeguarding Innovation: Understanding Data Protection
5. RWE – Integration of Patient Data from Routine Care into Regulatory Decision
6. Complex pharmaceutical health products-tips
7. Health Canada’s Management of Workload and Backlog
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
Vicki Sabourin
Health Canada
Regulatory Projects Team Lead, Regulatory Project Management Office (RPMO)
Marketed Health Products Directorate (MHPD) | Health Products and Food Branch (HPFB)
Michelle Ciesielski
Health Canada
Manager, Office of Patented Medicines and Liaison (OPML), Office of Submissions and Intellectual Property, Marketed Health Products Directorate | Health Products and Food Branch
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 - 8:50 am | Connect & Collaborate – Hot Breakfast & Networking | 50 mins | |
| 8:50 - 9:00 am | Setting the Stage – Welcoming Remarks | 10 mins | |
| 9:00 - 10:15 am | Health Canada’s Forward Regulatory 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 | 75 mins |
| 10:15 - 10:30 am | Pause & Recharge – Morning Break and Visit Vendor Booths | 15 mins | |
| 10:30 - 11:30 am | Post-Market Initiatives and 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 Vicki Sabourin A/Regulatory Projects Lead, Health Canada Followed by Questions and Answers | 60 mins |
| 11:30 - 12:15 pm | Safeguarding Innovation: Understanding Data Protection | Michelle Ciesielski Manager, Office of Patented Medicines and Liaison(OPML) Health Canada Followed by Questions and Answers | 45 mins |
| 12:15 - 1:15 pm | Nourish, Networking and Visit Vendor Booths | 60 mins | |
| 1:15 - 1:55 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 | 40 mins |
| 1:55 - 2:35 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 | 40 mins |
| 2:35 - 2:50 pm | Reset & Re Engage – Afternoon Break + Visit Vendor Booths | 15 mins | |
| 2:50 - 3:55 pm | Health Canada’s Management of Workload and Backlog | Emilie Falardeau | 65 mins |
| 3:55 - 4:00 pm | Closing Remarks | CAPRA Education Day Committee | 5 mins |
Agenda
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Thank You to Our Sponsors
We extend our sincere gratitude to the generous sponsors of CAPRA Education Day 2026. Your commitment plays a crucial role in bringing together leading experts in Pharmaceuticals and Regulatory Affairs, fostering collaboration, and driving industry innovation. Your support helps ensure the success of this vital knowledge-sharing platform, empowering professionals to exchange insights, explore new developments, and shape the future of Regulatory Affairs.
Thank you for being an integral part of this event and for your continued dedication to advancing the industry!
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