07:30
Registration and Check In Open
08:00
Doors to Convocation Hall open for verification and entry procedures
As per Convocation Hall guidelines, no food is allowed in the auditorium. Only sealed, reusable beverage containers are allowed.
09:00
Opening Remarks
Dr. Hance Clarke and Dr. Tania Di Renna
09:10
From Pain to Power: Healing in a System That Wasn’t Built for Me
Ms. Vina Mohabir
09:35
Health, Human Rights, and the Lived Experience of Pain
Ms. Kate Nicholson
10:00
It’s Not Just in Her Head: The Hidden Crisis of Women’s Health in Canada
Dr. Tania Di Renna
10:25
Prioritizing Pain in Kids: A Necessary Path to Improve Health for All People
Dr. Katie Birnie
10:50
Canada: A Nation That Can Beat Chronic Pain: Lessons From Science and a Call to Action.
Dr. Yves De Koninck
11:15
Evolution of Research for Veteran Health and Well-Being in Canada:
Lessons for the Pain Community
General Walter Natynczyk
11;45
Break/Networking Time
Take this time to network and explore local eateries within the area. Visit our restaurant guide for inspiration!
12:05
Migraine: From Ancient Attempts to Modern Miracles
Dr. Alexander Melinyshyn
Lunch is provided for the first 400 registrants.
13:10
Doors to Convocation Hall re-open for verification and re-entry procedures
13:45
Healing Relations: Chronic Pain and Indigenous Peoples
Dr. Lisa Richardson
13:45
Welcome Back
14;15
Psychedelics and Pain: Have we found the Answer
Dr. Karim Ladha
14:40
After the War on Drugs
Ethan Nadelmann
15:05
Entraining Pain Relief in the Central Nervous System: Speed, Scope and Scale
Professor Beth Darnall
15:30
Cracking the Code of Pain: How Science is Transforming Treatment and Empowering Patients
Dr. Sean Mackey
15:55
Transformative Pain Care: Building an Integrated Ecosystem for Better Outcomes
Dr. Rachel Bosma
16:20
Treating Pain in Canada – The Next Steps
Dr. Hance Clarke and Mr. Graham Lord (PWLE)
16:45
Closing Remarks
Day One Concludes
17:00
Canadian Pain Society Community Parade
Join us after the conference day for a powerful Chronic Pain Awareness Parade! Help us raise visibility and show support for those living with chronic pain.🕺🎶🚶♀️🚶🏻🚶
18:00
Canadian Pain Society Family BBQ and Celebration
End our parade at the Goldring Student Center for with for a BBQ! Enjoy great food, connect with others, and celebrate our community in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
Un billet journalier pour vendredi
Accès complet à toutes les séances de vendredi! Découvrez les perspectives des leaders de l’industrie, des décisionnaires politiques et des personnes avec une expérience vécue pour en apprendre sur les solutions pratiques et des idées inspirantes afin de susciter un changement notable.
Chandail de l'événement en édition limitée
Bien plus qu'un simple chandail - ce modèle exclusif rassemble la communauté à l'occasion du défilé canadien pour la douleur.
Défilé communautaire de la Société canadienne de la douleur
Le tout premier défilé canadien pour la douleur, allant du Convocation Hall au Collège Victoria en traversant le centre-ville de Toronto. Nous invitons tout le monde à se joindre à nous pour ce défilé historique.
Barbecue familial de la Société canadienne de la douleur
Le défilé se terminera au Quad du Collège Victoria, où vous serez invités à une célébration communautaire et un barbecue familial.
Participez à une journée puissante de réflexion et d’action.
Accès exclusif — Procurez-vous votre billet aujourd’hui
The University of Toronto campus is committed to sustainability and is a plastic-free environment, including single use water bottles. The Campus is also entirely smoke free, ensuring a clean and healthy environment for all attendees.
Guidelines set by the historic Convocation Hall require that all attendees have an access pass upon entry, which will provided in your check in package. Attendees should also plan accordingly as there is no food or drink allowed in the auditorium.
Vendredi 2 mai
Écoutez, célébrez et soutenez ceux qui ont vécu l’expérience de la douleur.