Smart and Caring
9 a.m.
Speech by the Governor General
9:06 a.m.
Remarks by the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities
9:10 a.m.
Introduction by moderator Mark Sutcliffe
9:20 a.m.
Concussions in Professional Sports
Panellists: Étienne Boulay, retired CFL player Matt Dunigan, retired CFL player Eric Lindros, retired NHL player
10:40 a.m.
Olympic and Paralympic Athletes Overcoming Concussions Panellists: Kristina Groves, retired Olympian in speed skating Rosie MacLennan, Olympian in trampoline Tara Whitten, Olympian in cycling Karolina Wisniewska, retired Paralympian in alpine skiing
12:40 p.m.
“State of Play: Where We Are and Where We Go From Here” Keynote speaker: Ken Dryden, retired NHL goaltender
1 p.m.
Improving Concussion Management–The Medical Perspective Panellists: Dr. Pierre Frémont, Professor at the Faculty of Medicine at Laval University and Chair of the Canadian Concussion Collaborative Dr. David Mulder, Team Physician with the Montreal Canadiens Dr. Charles Tator, Neurosurgeon at Krembil Neuroscience Centre and Toronto Western Hospital Dr. Roger Zemek, Associate Professor and Director of Clinical Research at Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario
2:15 p.m.
We Can Do Better: Advancements in Addressing Concussions Panellists: Dr. Dan Cass, Chair of the Rowan’s Law Advisory Committee Monique Charbonneau, BC Rugby Head Therapist Michel Fafard, Director of Safety Promotion in Sports and Recreation at the Ministry of Education and Higher Learning of Quebec Aaron Geisler, Manager of Development at Football Canada
3:15 p.m.
Closing remarks by the Governor General