Affiliated Meetings & Special Events
Connecting with peers is easy at CRC 2023 – the CTS will host affiliated meetings and events, including meetings of the CTS Assemblies and standing committees. The following preliminary schedule is provided for the interest of those attending as members of the associated assemblies or standing committees. The schedule is subject to change.
List of 2023 Affiliated Meetings
CRC 2023 Special Events:
Space is limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Canadian Pediatric Respirology Fellows’ Day
Wednesday, April 19, 2023: 1000 – 1800
The annual Canadian Pediatric Respirology Fellows’ Day will be held at the CRC as a joint initiative of the CTS Pediatric Assembly and pediatric respirology program directors.
Canadian Lung Association / CIHR – ICRH RENASCENT Trainee Workshop
In partnership with the Canadian Respiratory Research Network and CTS
Wednesday, April 19 2023: 1230 – 1700 | Thursday, April 20, 2023: 0800 – 1330
This annual workshop for trainees and young investigators will be held prior to the CRC. It is organized by the Canadian Lung Association and the CIHR-ICRH in collaboration with the CTS and the Canadian Respiratory Research Network. For more information, please contact: Eilean McKenzie-Matwiy, Canadian Lung Association | emckenzie-matwiy@lung.ca
CTS Annual General Meeting
Thursday April 20, 2023: 1230 – 1330
All CTS members are invited to take part in the CTS Annual General Meeting and Luncheon from 1230 to 1330. The CTS President and Treasurer will present their annual reports, and members will elect the CTS Board of Directors for 2023-2024.
CRHP Assembly Annual Meeting
Thursday, April 20, 2023: 1900 – 2100
The Annual Meeting of the Canadian Respiratory Health Professionals (CRHP) assembly will be held immediately after the CRC Opening Reception. All CRHP members are encouraged to attend.
CTS Pediatric Assembly Annual Meeting
Thursday April 20, 2023: 1900 – 2100
All CTS members with an interest in pediatric respirology are invited to attend the Annual Meeting to be held immediately after the CRC Opening Reception.
CTS Clinical Assembly and Working Group Meetings
Come and network with your colleagues with similar clinical interests and contribute to CTS’ work plan, guideline development, education, and research priorities. CTS Clinical Assemblies on Asthma, COPD, ILD, Sleep and HMV, and Chest Procedures, as well as Working Groups on Cystic Fibrosis and Chronic Cough will meet on Friday, April 21, 0700-0815. The Palliative Care Working Group will meet on Thursday, April 20, 0800-0900. All CTS members are invited to attend the meetings.
The Future in Respiratory Therapy
Saturday, April 21, 2023: 1330 – 1630
World-renowned Canadian experts will present a variety of topics on the future in respiratory therapy at an accredited symposium from 1330-1630. Topics include: exceeding ethnicity-based predictive values for lung function, AI in anesthesia, remote monitoring in COPD, and more. This session is free for all CRC delegates.