Thank you to more than 300 Members and Partners who joined us for HealthPRO Canada’s 29th Annual General Meeting and Member & Partner Summit, our most anticipated event of the year. 

This year's theme, Together We Lead, captured the spirit of collaboration and progress that drives everything we do. It reflects our shared commitment to delivering value, improving access, and driving innovation across Canada’s healthcare system. 

Mock Trial Spotlight 

One of the highlights at this year's Summit was a dynamic mock trial that tackled a timely and complex question: Should Canada make all critical healthcare supply chains fully domestic to ensure resiliency? 

Expert witnesses presented thoughtful, evidence-based arguments on both sides, sparking a balanced and engaging debate that reframed how we think about healthcare supply chain strategy. 

Key Takeaways 

• Full domestic manufacturing is aspirational, but not fully scalable or financially feasible.
  Selective investment in strategic areas (like nuclear isotopes or AI-enabled devices) can strengthen resiliency.
• Global collaboration is essential for accessing cutting-edge innovation, scale, and agility.
• Sovereignty, sustainability, and reconciliation are powerful drivers behind localized supply.
•  A hybrid model, focused on critical supplies and strategic partnerships, is the most practical way to move forward. 
  

The Verdict? The Audience Shifted. 

While full domestic manufacturing is aspirational, it’s not fully scalable or financially viable. A hybrid model, combining targeted domestic investment with global collaboration, emerged as the most practical and sustainable path forward. 

Audience polling showed a clear shift in perspective, 66% supported a blended approach by the end of the session, underscoring the power of informed dialogue to build consensus. 

Special thanks to our Mock Trial Experts: 

• Daniel Fabiano, Partner, Fasken (Judge)  
• Will Stewart, Senior Vice President, Enterprise Canada (Counselor) 
• Lucas Meyer, Senior Consultant, Enterprise Canada (Counselor) 
• Chris Rastrick, Chief of Staff, Ontario Chamber of Commerce (Expert Witness) 
• Zayna Khayat, Professor, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto (Expert Witness) 
• Mark Anderson, HealthPRO Canada Board Chair; CEO, 3sHealth (Expert Witness)
• Nicole DeKort, President & CEO, Medtech Canada (Expert Witness)  

This session reinforced the vital role of collective insight and leadership in shaping a more resilient, responsive healthcare supply chain for all Canadians. 

Looking Ahead
This year’s AGM and Member & Partner Summit served as a powerful reminder of what we can achieve when we lead together, with purpose, resilience, and a shared vision. 

“Thank you for your continued trust, your leadership, and your partnership. Together, we’re driving meaningful change where it matters most,” says Christine Donaldson, President & CEO, HealthPRO Canada.   

Until next year!