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HPDT Conference Agenda
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Check-in and Breakfast

8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Start your day with a warm welcome and a delicious breakfast! This is your chance to mingle, meet colleagues from other colleges, and fuel up for a full day of learning and networking.

Opening and Welcome

9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
We kick things off with energy and purpose! Kafui Sawyer sets the tone for a day of meaningful dialogue and professional growth. And David Wright brings insights and inspiration, recapping the year and reminding us why our work matters.

Case Minutes

Throughout the day
Listen closely! Dionne Woodward and Angela Peco will share key takeaways on recent cases—and maybe even a clue to help you win a prize!

  • Dionne Woodward, Tribunal Counsel, HPDT
  • Angela Peco, Tribunal Counsel and Manager, CMTO

Counsel Panel

9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Gain valuable perspectives from counsel who regularly appear before the Tribunal on the challenges from their side of the table.

  • Colin Johnston, Partner, Lenczner Slaght
  • Ben Kates, Partner, WeirFoulds LLP
  • Ahmad Mozaffari, Counsel, Steinecke Maciura LeBlanc
  • Lisa Spiegel, Partner, Miller Thomson
  • Maureen Salama, Partner, Brauti Thorning LLP

Break

10:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Grab a coffee, stretch your legs, and get ready for the next engaging session!

Mock Hearing Simulation and Deliberation – Part 1

10:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Step into the Tribunal room! You’re a panel member for our mock hearing at the College of Holistic Interventionists. The patient is testifying in this contested sexual abuse hearing; expect some objections by counsel. You’ll then break off into panels and deliberate on the issues. Case documents are provided a week before the conference. For online attendees, you will need to use the deliberation link you were provided. Each panel has a separate link.

  • College Counsel: Robin McKechney
  • Registrant Counsel: Morgana Kellythorne
  • Sheila Shortmyster (patient): Anthea Ryan
  • Maria Malfoy (registrant): Vashti Ramsukh

Lunch and Keynote Address

12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Enjoy a hot lunch while hearing from Antoine L. Collins, Adjudicator at the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada. 

Mock Hearing Simulation and Deliberation – Part 2

1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
We’ll debrief about your deliberations on the issues from Part 1. Then, the registrant is on the stand. More disagreements are expected.

Break

2:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Take a breather and prepare for the final stretch of the day.

Ask Anything

3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
We’ll debrief again, and then the experienced adjudicators and staff will answer your questions, submitted in advance.

Networking Reception

4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Join us for a relaxed and engaging end to the day. Connect with fellow attendees, speakers, and adjudicators over a selection of complimentary beverages—both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options will be available. This is a great opportunity to continue conversations, share insights, and build meaningful professional connections in a welcoming atmosphere.