Join Us for the Saskatchewan Psychiatric Association 71st Annual AGM and Conference!

Mark your calendars for an exciting and enriching event as the Saskatchewan Psychiatric Association (SPA)hosts its  71st Annual General Meeting and Conference! 

This premier gathering brings together psychiatric professionals from across the province for a day of learning, collaboration, and inspiration.

The conference will feature expert-led sessions on emerging trends and best practices, resident poster presentations showcasing innovative research, and valuable networking opportunities with colleagues and industry leaders. Plus, take advantage of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities provided by the CPA CPD Institute.

Whether you're looking to expand your knowledge, connect with fellow practitioners, or explore the latest psychiatric advancements, this conference is designed to inspire and support your professional growth.

Speakers and topics will be announced soon—stay tuned for the full lineup! We look forward to seeing you there.

Target Audience:

The target audience is Psychiatrists, Psychiatry Residents and other health care professionals are encouraged to attend.

 In-Person Conference
SANDMAN SIGNATURE SOUTH 2815 Lorne Ave,  Saskatoon SK | S7J 0S5
 April 17, 2026 | Annual General Meeting | pm *psychiatrists and residents only - meal included
 April 18, 2026| 71st Annual Conference 8:30am - 2:45pm
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Agenda

Friday, April 17, 2026

4:30pm - 5:30pm Resident Meetings 
5:30pm - 6:00pm Registration and Cocktails 
6:00pm - Dinner and AGM (members only) 

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Canadian Psychiatric Association | Saskatchewan Psychiatric Association Annual Conference
SANDMAN SIGNATURE SOUTH 2815 Lorne Ave,  Saskatoon SK | S7J 0S5

8:30am – 8:55am | Registration and Breakfast 
8:55am – 9:00am | Welcome & Treaty Acknowledgment | Dr. Hinz
9:00am - 10:0am | Plenary Session 1  

Canadian Guidance for the “Grievous and Irremediable” Criterion and Suicide Risk in Persons with Mental Disorders who Request MAID
Presenters:
Lilian U. Thorpe, MD, PhD, FRCPC | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and
Mona Gupta, MD, FRCPC | Montreal, Quebec

By the end of this session, learners will be able to:
1. Appreciate the legal definition of “grievous and irremediable” and apply the guidance for cases where a mental disorder contributes significantly to or is the sole basis for a MAID request.
2. Outline the role of the psychiatrist acting as the “person with expertise” for cases where a mental disorder is the sole reason for or contributes significantly to the request.
3. Describe best practices to assess and manage suicide risk in patients requesting MAID.

10:05am - 10:20am | Faculty Presentation
10:20am – 11:30am |  Resident Poster Session 
11:35am – 12:35pm | Plenary Session 2

Top Ten Journal Articles in Psychiatry
Presenter: David Gratzer, MD, FRCPC | Toronto Ontario

By the end of this session, learners will be able to:
1. Better understand and appreciate the evolving psychiatric literature by considering 10 great papers.
2. List the strengths and weaknesses of these papers.
3. Apply the latest literature to inform their clinical decisions.

12:35pm - 1:20pm | Lunch
1:20pm -2:20pm | Plenary Session 3

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