Ottawa Stroke Summit 2026

Friday, September 18, 2026
In Person
Ottawa Conference and Event Centre | 200 Coventry Road Ottawa, ON K1K 4S3

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

COURSE DESCRIPTION

With the growing number of patients surviving stroke plus the increasing number of strokes projected among the aging population the demand for stroke services is on the rise. Opportunities exist to better support stroke awareness, prevention, care, treatment and recovery. The Ottawa Stroke Summit is an engaging day-long educational event organized by the Champlain Regional Stroke Network and partners and accredited by the University of Ottawa’s Department of Continuing Professional Development. This Summit will feature exciting and engaging keynote presentations, concurrent sessions, and multiple networking opportunities.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course participants will be able to: 

• Identify key insights into the multifaceted challenges faced during the stroke journey.
• Develop effective strategies to support the provision of comprehensive stroke care.   

ACCREDITATION

This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and approved by the University of Ottawa’s Office of Continuing Professional Development. You may claim a maximum of 5.50 hours (credits are automatically calculated).

This one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by the University of Ottawa’s Office of Continuing Professional Development for up to 5.50 Mainpro+ credits.

PLANNING COMMITEE 
Special thanks to the following committee members who participated in the planning of this event:

• Dr. Debbie Timpson, Pembroke Regional Hospital (co-chair)                                   
• Dr. Dylan Blacquiere, Champlain Regional Stroke Network, The Ottawa Hospital (co-chair)
• Jodi Powell, Champlain Regional Stroke Network, The Ottawa Hospital
• Laura Dunn, Champlain Regional Stroke Network, The Ottawa Hospital
• Mathieu Grenier, Renfrew Emergency Medical Services
• Dana Guest, Champlain Regional Stroke Network, The Ottawa Hospital
• Lisa McDonnell, Champlain Regional Stroke Network, The Ottawa Hospital
• Dr. Jennifer O'Neil, Bruyere Health
• Lisa Sheehy, Bruyere Health
• Christine Woltman, Queensway Carleton Hospital
• Cathy Pacifici, Monfort Hospital 
• Melissa Dore, Cornwall Community Hospital 
• Jo-Ann Tessier, Cornwall Community Hospital 
• Rosalin Awad-Maglieri, Cornwall Community Hospital
• Jeanne Bonnell, Ontario Health atHome
• Mackenzie McTavish, Ontario Health atHome
• Célina Boulé-Perroni, Social Work, Monfort Hospital 
• Becky Sottana, Subacute Manager, The Ottawa Hospital
• Dr. Emelie Braschi, Primary Care MD