Discussion Sessions
HDRN Canada Discussion Sessions is a monthly speaker series that brings together experts from across our network and the broader health data community to share insights on a wide range of topics. From distributed analysis and synthetic data to connected care, privacy and data harmonization, each session explores how linked population data can inform research, improve health systems, strengthen health outcomes, and advance health equity.
Upcoming Events
Supporting Healthy Aging Through Data: A Registry of Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities
21/10/2026 10:00 - 11:00 am (PT) / 1:00 - 2:00 pm (ET)
REGISTER What if we could identify the communities where older adults are already aging together—and use that knowledge to better plan services and support healthy aging? The…
From IDEA to Action: Three New Tools for Health Data Research
18/11/2026 10:00 - 11:00 am (PT) / 1:00 - 2:00 pm (ET)
REGISTER How can we turn principles of inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility into practical action in Canada’s health data ecosystem? Join our next Discussion Session with Dr.…
Privacy Training for Today’s Administrative Health Data Realities
20/01/2027 10:00 - 11:00 am (PT) / 1:00 - 2:00 pm (ET)
REGISTER The wait is over — HDRN Canada's new privacy e-learning course is now available! Dr. Donna Curtis Maillet and Dr. Bethany Jones will walk participants through…
Bridging the Canadian Data Divide: Lessons in OMOP CDM
17/03/2027 10:00 - 11:00 am (PT) / 1:00 - 2:00 pm (ET)
REGISTER HDRN Canada is leading a multi-site initiative to implement the Observational Medical Outcomes Partnership (OMOP) Common Data Model (CDM) across provincial data centres. The initiative has…
Connecting Data, Connecting Canada: Building a Trusted Health & Life Sciences Data Ecosystem.
19/05/2027 10:00 - 11:00 am (PT) / 1:00 - 2:00 pm (ET)
REGISTER Juliana Wu and Jordan Hunt lead a discussion on the national, multi-organizational initiative to develop a shared vision for a more connected, secure and trusted way…
Toward Reconciliation: What the Calls to Action Mean for Health Data Organizations
16/06/2027 10:00 - 11:00 am (PT) / 1:00 - 2:00 pm (ET)
REGISTER HDRN Canada recognizes its shared responsibility within its network and with organizations across the administrative health datascape to support reconciliation and advance the Calls to Action…