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IPAC Canada is a national, multidisciplinary association of Infection Control Professionals dedicated to the health of all Canadians.

https://ipac-canada.org/
IPAC Canada and the Infection Prevention Society (U.K.) are pleased to announce a webinar for their members:

A Conversation on Compassion: Shaping the future of person-centered IPC

Weds Jan 28, 2026 at 1100 EST.

1 IPU will be provided & preregistration required: ipac-canada.org/education-in...
January 13, 2026 at 1:28 PM
EXCITING #IPAC2026 NEWS - ABSTRACTS NOW BEING ACCEPTED!

Oral and Poster abstract submissions for our #IPAC2026 Hybrid Conference in Toronto are now being accepted: ipac-canada.org/education-in...

Deadline for submissions is 23:59 hours EST, February 2, 2026.
January 12, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Exciting news: Registration Now Open for the 2026 IPAC Canada Hybrid Long Term Care in IPAC Course!

For more information: ipac-canada.org/education-in... .

Deadline for registration is December 15, 2025, or until the course reaches capacity.
October 23, 2025 at 4:18 PM
The IPAC Canada LTC IPAC Training Program Brochure is now live!

This hybrid course runs Sept-Oct 2025, and concludes with an in-person component Oct 25-26 in Toronto.

Register by Aug 15, 2025, or until the course reaches capacity.

Access the brochure and register: ipac-canada.org/education-in...
July 31, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Don’t miss out on this incredible education day jointly co-hosted by our IPAC Northern and Southern Alberta chapters, featuring @caulfieldtim.bsky.social!

Virtual ($25) and In-person ($50) attendance options available. Open to members and non-members.

Register: forms.office.com/r/gN2MShjDSN...
July 10, 2025 at 3:48 PM
And just like that, Closing Ceremonies is here!

We cannot say thank you enough - to the Scientific Program Committee, IPAC Canada Board, IPAC Manitoba for hosting, our industry partners and sponsors, the Buksa team, our presenters and experts, and of course our attendees!

#IPAC2025
June 4, 2025 at 5:20 PM
"What the flock?"

Many thanks to Dr. Kathryn Suh for your informative (and pun-filled) Hot Topics session on the current status of Avian Influenza activity and summary of human and mammalian cases!

#IPAC2025
June 4, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Good morning, #IPAC2025 goers!

We cannot believe it is already our third and final day of programming - we hope you have enjoyed your time and continue your learning and networking!

We want to extend our most sincere gratitude to everyone who's time & efforts helped make this conference possible 👏
June 4, 2025 at 1:19 PM
The importance and power of persuasive communication is not lost on any IPAC professional.

Thank you to Ryan Mullens and Jeremiah Bell for sharing your wisdom and strategies with us!

#IPAC2025
June 3, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Who else is loving this Pitch'n'Catch session? So creative and informational!

Many thanks to our participating Industry Partners for your time, hard work, puns and bribes! We are sure our esteemed dragons, Stefania Cloutier, Zahir Hirji and Kevin Stinson appreciated them too ;)

#IPAC2025
June 3, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Good morning, #IPAC2025 attendees!

We hope you enjoy our second full day of programming! What session are you most looking forward to today?

#IPAC2025
June 3, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Many thanks to Dr. Lauren Garnett and Jay Krishnan for your fascinating session on High Consequence Pathogens. Preparedness will be key to Canada's successful handling of such cases!

#IPAC2025
June 2, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Nothing like a thought experiment!

Who else is enjoying one of our afternoon breakaway sessions on Case Histories in #IPAC with Dr. John Embil?

#IPAC2025
June 2, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Thank you to Davenna Conrod and Myrna Dyck for educating #IPAC2025 attendees on the use of national case definitions in Long-Term Care Surveillance!
June 2, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Attending #IPAC2025 in person? Don't forget to visit our industry partners and colleagues in the Exhibit Hall - Hall C!

Attending #IPAC2025 virtually? Don't forget that you can visit the virtual exhibit booths on the Swoogo conference site!

#IPAC2025
June 2, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Good luck to all our Oral presenters this afternoon!

Breakout room topics include Beyond Respiratory Outbreaks, Antimicrobial Resistance, Resource Development, and IPAC Beyond Acute Care - which session will YOU be attending?

#IPAC2025
June 2, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Can't wait to dive into our panel discussion: Balancing IPAC Best Practices with Compassionate Care.

Many thanks to Michal Stachura, Carla Danielson, Leanora Braun and Jennifer Happe for bringing your perspectives from Pediatric, Community, Long-term Care and Mental Health settings!

#IPAC2025
June 2, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Thank you, Bois Marufov, for your insightful talk on the role of IPAC in Global Emergencies and how important it is to incorporate lessons learned moving forward!

#IPAC2025
June 2, 2025 at 3:23 PM
“This new reality demands new leadership. We cannot continue reacting. We need to respond. We need to be proactive”

What a phenomenal Keynote on the importance of compassionate leadership to help create a more just world - thank you for your wisdom, Celina Caesar-Chavannes!

#IPAC2025
June 2, 2025 at 2:31 PM
And we are off!

Thank you to Francine Paquette and Jennifer Happe for our opening ceremonies!

#IPAC2025
June 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Pre-conference day is here!

Our registration booth is open 7AM-5PM today at the RBC Convention Centre - welcome!

We look forward to great kick-off sessions and don't forget about the Opening Reception at 4:30 PM #IPAC2025

Full Program can be found at our website: ipac-canada.org/ipac-canada-...
June 1, 2025 at 3:02 PM
THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!

Will we be seeing you next Monday, virtually or in person in Winnipeg, for #IPAC2025?

Don't forget to share your experience with us! Use #IPAC2025 and tag us @ipaccanada.bsky.social with your learnings, networking, and fun!
May 26, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Can you believe that #IPAC2025 is only 2 weeks away?!

We hope to see you all soon - either virtually or in person in beautiful Winnipeg!

Don't forget to share your experiences and learnings with us on social media - tag us IPAC Canada and use the hashtag #IPAC2025!
May 20, 2025 at 6:17 PM
May 12-18 is #NationalNursingWeek, and this year's theme is "The Power of Nurses to Transform Health"!

IPAC Canada would like to recognize the innumerable contributions to #IPAC and #PatientSafety that Nurses make every day.

#CNA2025 #Nurses2025
May 12, 2025 at 3:38 PM
IMPORTANT #IPAC2025 REMINDER - EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS TOMORROW, MAY 9th!

We hope to see you all, virtually or in person, in June in Winnipeg!

Learn more: ipac-canada.org/ipac-canada-...
May 8, 2025 at 6:05 PM