The CPE is a place of connection and conversation. We host a number of events throughout the year in collaboration with other organizations to amplify the critical research and education scholarship taking place in Canada and across the world.

Our events include:

  • A monthly Speaker Series
  • Special topic research symposia
  • Special topic events for our LDFP Alumni, in collaboration with the Office for Advancement and Alumni Relations (OAAR)
  • The annual OPEN Summit, in collaboration with the Ontario Pharmacy Evidence Network (OPEN)

For more information or to be notified of upcoming speakers, please contact the CPE Speaker Series at cpe.pharmacy@utoronto.ca

You can subscribe to our CPE newsletter here to receive information on upcoming events!

 

The CPE Speaker Series

The CPE hosts a monthly Speaker Series on critical issues impacting the future of health care and pharmacy. The Speaker Series is open to anyone interested in the field of pharmacy and the health care system who wish to learn more about relevant and pressing topics related to research, educational scholarship, and practice innovations. The CPE Speaker Series takes place on the first Thursday of each month.

Upcoming CPE Speaker Series

Progressing pharmacy’s role in supporting access to PrEP across Canada

February 05, 2026 4:00 pm - February 05, 2026 5:00 pm
Type:
CPE Speaker Series
Location:
Zoom
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Past CPE Speaker Series

Strategic Placement and Accessibility of Naloxone Kits in Canadian Communities

December 04, 2025 4:00 pm - December 04, 2025 5:00 pm
Type:
CPE Speaker Series
Location:
Zoom

Labour Mobility and Trade Agreements for Pharmacy in Canada: Insights from Ontario and Nova Scotia

November 06, 2025 4:00 pm - November 06, 2025 5:00 pm
Type:
CPE Speaker Series
Location:
Zoom

Bridging the Gap: Exploring a Greater Role for Lay Vaccinators in Canada

October 16, 2025 4:00 pm - October 16, 2025 5:00 pm
Type:
CPE Speaker Series
Location:
Zoom
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Upcoming CPE Symposia

Measuring what matters: capturing patients' experiences with their medications

January 21, 2026 12:00 pm - January 21, 2026 1:00 pm
Type:
CPE Symposia
Network for Improving Health Systems
Location:
Zoom

A Winning Prescription: Celebrating Our Business Plan Competition Alumni

February 11, 2026 5:00 pm - February 11, 2026 6:30 pm
Type:
CPE Symposia
Location:
Zoom
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Past CPE Symposia

Shaping the Future of Minor Ailments Services: Innovation & Excellence Forum

May 08, 2025 9:30 am - May 08, 2025 3:00 pm
Type:
CPE Symposia
Network for Improving Health Systems
Location:
In-person at 144 College St

Evolving Pharmacist Scope and the Impact on our Health Care System: A LDFP-NIHS-OPEN Symposium

October 10, 2024 12:00 pm - October 10, 2024 3:30 pm
Type:
CPE Symposia
Location:
Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy & Virtual (Zoom)

OPEN Summit 2024

October 09, 2024 8:30 am - October 09, 2024 3:30 pm
Type:
CPE Symposia
Location:
Faculty Club, University of Toronto