2026 Toronto Ontario Canada Forum

The Future of Health & Healthcare Where Are We Now?

Innovation Hacks. Facts & myths and what now. Brain Health & Menopause.

Toronto | May 7, 2026 

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Baljit Sidhu - Chair

Founder, Women, Health & Innovation President, Farm Fairy Foundation

Baljit Sidhu is a global advocate for women's health innovation and the founder of Women, Health & Innovation, a platform dedicated to accelerating collaboration, investment, and leadership in women's health. She convenes leaders across healthcare, technology, and policy to spotlight practical solutions, strengthen digital health ecosystems, and advance better outcomes for women across emerging markets and Africa.

Farm Fairy Foundation

Investing in our Health & Healthcare

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Dr. Teresa Chan - Speaker

Founding Dean, Toronto Metropolitan University School of Medicine

Dr. Teresa Chan is the Founding Dean of the Toronto Metropolitan University School of Medicine (Canada's 18th medical school) as well as TMU’s Vice-President, Medical Affairs, and still practices medicine at William Osler Health System. Dr. Chan’s contributions as a physician leader have transformed medical education.

She is a well- published researcher, impactful leader, and generous mentor. In 2024, Dr. Chan was named one of the top 10 most influential leaders in the Maclean's Power List for Health Care. In 2025, she was named in the WXN Top 100.

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Dr. Cathy Risdon - Speaker

Chair of the Department of Family Medicine at McMaster University

Dr. Cathy Risdon is Chair of the Department of Family Medicine at McMaster University, where she leads one of Canada’s largest academic primary care departments. With over 30 years in clinical practice, education, and system leadership, her work focuses on building primary care as the “relationship infrastructure” of a high-functioning health system.

She is particularly interested in how emerging technologies, including AI, can strengthen trust, access, and continuity in care—especially for underserved populations. Dr. Risdon is co-leading a pan-provincial team to develop a Community Health Worker initiative that explores how locally embedded, tech-enabled supports can improve health outcomes for newcomer women and families navigating complex systems.

Her work bridges health, innovation, and equity, with a strong commitment to real-world impact.

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Kimberly Hu Amadori - Moderator

Vice President, Investment Counsellor, Guardian Partners

Kimberly Hu Amadori is a Vice President, Investment Counsellor for Guardian Partners where her expertise is working with ultra-high-net-worth families and institutional clients. Her specialty is in addressing complex wealth management needs, including customized portfolio strategy design and implementation, investment manager recommendations and continuous portfolio oversight.

Previously, Kimberly served as Vice President, Investment Counsellor at BNY Mellon Wealth Management, Advisory Services Inc. (BNY Mellon WMAS), a firm she joined in 2008 as an Investment Analyst. At BNY Mellon WMAS, she was also responsible for oversight and investment management of proprietary funds.

Kimberly received her Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree from Queen’s University, is a CFA® Charterholder and a member of the Toronto CFA Society. Aside from academics, Kimberly serves as a Board Member and Chair of the Investment Committee of the Canadian Women’s Foundation. Additionally, she has been a major proponent of supporting the financial journey of women, through an initiative she co-founded in 2022 called Guardian WomenTM and was the recipient of Wealth Professional Canada's Top 50 Leading Women in Wealth award for 2023.

A Look Ahead: What's Next in Healthcare

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Dr Zayna Khayat - Keynote

Health Futurist & Chief Program Officer, AMS Healthcare

Dr. Zayna Khayat is Chief Program Officer with Canadian healthcare foundation AMS Healthcare, and serves as Adjunct Faculty and Executive in Residence with the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management. In this role, she teaches across multiple programs including the Health Sector Strategy MBA stream, the Global Executive MBA in Healthcare and Life Sciences, and executive education programs focused on AI, partnerships, strategy, and foresight. She is also a member of the School’s Healthcare and Life Sciences Advisory Board and currently serves as Chair of the Board of Nourish, a national nonprofit focused on the intersection of food and medicine.

Zayna is also Health Futurist in Residence with Deloitte Canada’s healthcare and life sciences practice, where she advises individuals, organizations, companies, and governments on emerging trends shaping the future of healthcare. Throughout her career, Dr. Khayat has worked with and advised a wide range of technology companies and organizations, including Teladoc Health Canada and Quadrivia AI, helping them navigate innovation, strategy, and system transformation in an evolving healthcare landscape.

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Obesity & GLPs - Facts & Myths and What Now

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Dr. Ashley White - Speaker

Family Physician & Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine, Founder, The Shift Clinic

Dr. Ashley White is a family physician, a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine, and the founder of The Shift Clinic — a membership-based metabolic health practice in Hamilton, Ontario that is redesigning how metabolic care is delivered.

Her career has spanned emergency medicine, global health service in Afghanistan during active conflict, and health policy work at the Public Health Agency of Canada. Each chapter deepened the same conviction: the systems meant to support people with chronic metabolic disease are failing them. She built The Shift Clinic to offer a different model — one that integrates medical treatment, medical psychotherapy, hormonal health support, and patient education within a single, continuous relationship.

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Marieta Mendoza - Moderator

Founder & Principal, MetaHR, Consulting & Advisory

Marieta Mendoza is a dynamic leader in healthcare and life sciences, recognized for her expertise in strategic partnerships, innovation, and patient-centered solutions. With a strong background spanning industry and cross-sector collaboration, she has played a key role in advancing initiatives that improve access to care, drive system efficiencies, and support the integration of new technologies into healthcare delivery. Her work reflects a deep commitment to bridging gaps between stakeholders and creating meaningful impact across the healthcare ecosystem.

Throughout her career, Marieta has been dedicated to fostering collaboration between organizations, clinicians, and innovators to accelerate progress in healthcare. She brings a thoughtful, solutions-oriented approach to complex challenges, helping teams navigate change and deliver sustainable outcomes. Known for her leadership and ability to connect people and ideas, she continues to contribute to shaping a more responsive, equitable, and future-ready healthcare system.

Brain Health and Menopause

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Dr. Vivien Brown - Speaker

Family Physician & Author, Assistant Professor, University of Toronto

Dr. Vivien Brown is a family physician and author in Toronto. Educated at McGill University, she currently is appointed to the Department of Family & Community Medicine at the University of Toronto, holding the rank of Assistant Professor. An award winner for teaching on many levels, her major interests are in the area of health promotion and prevention for women, and continuing medical education, Adult Immunization and Vaccine Preventable Illness.

The College of Family Physicians of Ontario named Dr Brown “Physician of the Year for the Region of Toronto”, awarded November 2012. Canada. She is the Past President of the Federation of Medical Women of Canada and is immediate past Vice President for North America for the Medical Women’s International Association. Recently she was named one of Canada’s most influential women by the organization Women of Influence, for her work on advocacy on HPV vaccine for Canadians.

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Shann McGrail - Moderator

Co-Founder, Devreve Inc.

Shann McGrail is a seasoned leader in the technology and innovation sector, with extensive experience spanning executive leadership, entrepreneurship, and advisory roles. She is best known for her time as CEO of Haltech Regional Innovation Centre, where she led initiatives supporting startups and scaling technology companies, mentoring hundreds of clients each year. Prior to this, she spent over 17 years in senior leadership roles at Microsoft Canada across sales, enterprise services, and education, building deep expertise in business strategy, digital transformation, and organizational growth.

Beyond her corporate leadership, McGrail is widely recognized for her commitment to fostering innovation and advancing women in business. She has founded and advised multiple initiatives focused on leadership development, entrepreneurship, and inclusive growth, and continues to serve on boards and as an advisor across the innovation ecosystem. Passionate about connecting people and ideas, her work centers on empowering individuals, strengthening teams, and driving meaningful change across industries through collaboration and forward-thinking strategy.

Longevity & Ageing - Innovation Hacks

- Fire Side Chat -

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Dr. Natasha Rajah - Speaker

Professor & Teir 1 Canada Research Chair, Toronto Metropolitan University
Brain Health Equity in Aging and Memory (BHEAM) Lab

Dr. Natasha Rajah is a distinguished cognitive neuroscientist known for her research on aging, memory, and brain function. Her work focuses on understanding how the brain changes over time, particularly in relation to memory performance and cognitive decline. Through advanced neuroimaging techniques, she has contributed valuable insights into how different regions of the brain support memory processes and how these systems are affected by aging and neurological conditions.

In addition to her research, Dr. Rajah is recognized for her contributions to academic leadership and mentorship. She has published extensively in leading scientific journals and has been involved in training the next generation of researchers in neuroscience and psychology. Her work not only advances scientific knowledge but also has important implications for improving cognitive health and developing interventions to support aging populations. 

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Dr. Deborah Rosati - Moderator

Founder & CEO, Women Get On Board Inc.

Deborah Rosati, an award-winning entrepreneur and corporate director, has been described in three interconnected ways over her 35-year career: as a champion of corporate governance, a catalyst for change, and a builder of community.

As the founder and CEO of Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB), a social purpose company founded in 2015 with a bold vision to build a national movement, Ten Years of Trailblazing: Amplifying Women's Voices, Transforming Boardrooms and Beyond, our mission is to connect, promote, and empower women to serve on corporate boards with confidence and courage.

Deborah is proud to amplify the voices of women leaders, board members, and professionals across Canada through education, mentorship, and allyship. She believes in the power of three: one woman in the boardroom is a token, two are a presence, and three are a voice.

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Mandy Grewal - Speaker

Growth-Focused Leader, Operator, and Market Builder

Mandy Grewal is a growth-focused leader, operator, and market builder with experience launching, scaling, and transforming companies across health, technology, marketing, and women’s leadership.

As President of NorthPill by Pillway, Mandy is helping build a more accessible and practical healthcare model, expanding how people connect with care through technology, pharmacy, and patient-first solutions.

Known for thinking at altitude while executing on the ground, Mandy brings a builder’s lens to leadership, growth, and systems change.

Agenda
8AM Arrival and registration

9am-9:15 Opening Remarks:

915-930 Round Table Results Report ( Baljit & Shann )

9:30-10:15 Longevity and Ageing – Innovation Hacks [ fire side chat ]
Dr.Natasha Rajah ( speaker )
Dr. Deborah Rosati ( moderator )

10:15-10:30 Spotlight: TBA

10:30-11:15 Obesity & GLPs – facts & myths and what now
Dr. Ashley White (Speaker )
Marieta Mendoza ( Moderator )

11:15-11:30 Spotlight: TBA

1130-12:15 Brain Health & Menopause
Dr. Vivien Brown ( speaker )
Shann McGrail ( Moderator )

12:15-1:00 LUNCH – Breathwork / Sound Bowls 5 mins

1:00-1:15 Spotlight: TBA

1:15-2:00 Investing in our Health & Healthcare
Dr. Teresa Chan ( speaker )
Kimberly Hu Amadori ( Moderator )

2:00-2:15 Spotlight: TBA

2:15 -3:00 Dr. Zayna Khayat
Keynote-The future of health & healthcare where are we now?

3:00-3:30 HOT SEAT Session
All Speakers
Dr. Zayna Khayat ( Moderator )

3:15-3:30 Closing Remarks

3:30-4:30 Networking
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