Wednesday May 20th, 2026
Day 1 Zoom Link
Evaluation Survey
*Coffee & Pastries*
Opening Statement & Territorial Acknowledgement
8:30 – 9:00
Facilitator: Dr. Mark Lysyshyn, HOC BC Chair
Speakers: TBA
Building Trust and Countering Health Misinformation: BC’s Path Forward
9:00 – 10:30
Facilitators: Dr. Silvina Mema
Speakers: Dr. Tara Kirk Sell, Dr. Martin Lavoie, Dr. Silvina Mema
Building Trust and Countering Health Misinformation: BC’s Path Forward
TRUST in Action: Managing Rumors and Building Trust
Bridging Research, Accurate Information & Dialogue (BRAID): Building Trust Through Better Health Conversations
*BREAK*
Online Gambling: Associated Harms, Policy Challenges, and Public Health Implications
Facilitator: Dr. Alexis Crabtree & Dr. Diana Bark
Speakers: Dr. Matthew Young & Dr. Adam Sherk
*LUNCH*
The Health Co-Benefits of a Sustainable Agri-Food System
Facilitator: Dr. Raina Fumerton & Dr. Michael Schwandt
Speakers: Professor Claire Kremen, Dr. Kent Mullinix, Elaine Chu RD
*BREAK*
15:00 – 15:30
Introduction to Case Based Learning
Facilitator: Dr. Trevor Corneil
Speaker: Dr. Lindsay Bowthorpe, Dr. Rohit Vijh
Introduction to Case-based Learning
*END OF MEETING DAY 1*
Retirement Dinner
18:00 – 21:00
Location: Ponderosa Commons Ballroom, UBC Point Grey Campus
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Thursday May 21st, 2026
Day 2 Zoom Link
Evaluation Survey
*Coffee & Pastries*
Permanent Daylight-Saving Time in BC: Population Health Implications and Response Strategies
8:30 – 10:00
Facilitator: Dr. Ingrid Tyler
Speakers: Dr. Patrick Baylis, Dr. Ralph Mistlberger & Dr. Raymond Lam
Public Health and Permanent Daylight Savings Time: Effects on Mood and Depression
Permanent Standard vs. Daylight Time: What does the economic evidence say?
*BREAK*
Alcohol & Cannabis Regulation in BC
Facilitator: Dr. Mark Lysyshyn
Speakers: Dr. Maryna Korchagina, David Hume
Liquor and Cannabis: Issues and Trends
*LUNCH*
Latest PHO Reports, and Development of Indicators Related to Housing and Homelessness
Facilitators: Dr. Martin Lavoie
Speaker: Dr. Bonnie Henry, Dr. Martin Lavoie, Kathleen Perkin, Xibiao Ye
Provincial Health Officer Session Compilation
*BREAK*
14:30 – 15:00
Eliminating Seniors Poverty and Improving the Social Determinants of Health for Younger Canadians
Facilitator: Dr. Mark Lysyshyn
Speakers: Dr. Paul Kershaw
Eliminating Seniors’ Poverty and Improving Affordability for Younger Canadians
*END OF MEETING DAY 2*
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Friday May 22nd, 2026
Day 3 Zoom Link
Evaluation Survey
*Coffee & Pastries*
Public Health Preparedness for Mass Gatherings: FIFA World Cup 2026 and Beyond
8:30 – 10:00
Facilitator: Dr. Jennifer Vines
Speakers: Dr. Bonnie Henry, Dr. Mark Lysyshyn, Dr. Jennifer Vines
Public Health Preparedness and Response Readiness: FIFA and beyond
*BREAK*
HOC Business Meeting (MEMBERS ONLY)
Resolutions (MEMBERS ONLY)
*END OF 163rd HOCBC Conference*