Reflections on Primary Care in Canada: Insights from Shoppers Drug Mart
Time & Location
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Toronto, ON, Canada
About the event
A keynote address with David Markwell, Interim President of Shoppers Drug Mart, was followed by a moderated discussion exploring reflections on Shoppers Drug Mart’s 60-year history of healthcare delivery in communities across Canada.
Shoppers Drug Mart’s Pharmacy Care Clinics have been providing accessible, patient-centered services ranging from minor ailments to chronic disease management. David shared insights into the company’s healthcare strategy, the evolving role of pharmacies in reimagining care, and new opportunities to improve health outcomes nationwide.
Speakers:
David Markwell, Interim President, Shoppers Drug Mart (Keynote Speaker)
Pauline Chan, Toronto Health Video Journalist, CTV News (Moderator)
Dr. NP Michelle Acorn, DNP, NP PHC/Adult, MN/ACNP, BScN/PHCNP, FCAN, FAAN, FFNMRCSI, FQNI, CEO, Nurse Practitioners' Association of Ontario
Justin Bates, CEO, Ontario Pharmacists Association
Suzanne Strasberg, MD, CCFP, ICD.D, Family Physician and Past Chair of Board, Canadian Medical Association
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