CNAR 2025 Pre-Conference Workshop Details

PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS October 20th, 2025

October 20th 9 am - 12 pm MT

ADVANCED TRAUMA-INFORMED INVESTIGATION PRACTICES Have you learned about the neurobiology and impact of trauma but are still unsure how to apply trauma-informed principles into your daily practice?

This interactive and practical workshop focuses on applying trauma-informed principles in regulatory investigations, with emphasis on trauma-informed interview practices.

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SPEAKERS LAURA HUTCHINSON CO-CEO BARKER HUTCHINSON

GREG HUTCHINSON CO-CEO BARKER HUTCHINSON

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October 20th 9 am - 12 pm MT

FROM AWARENESS TO ADOPTION: TRACKING READINESS AND RISK IN REGULATORY CHANGE

Regulatory transformation is never just about writing new rules. It’s about cultivating trust, managing risk, and supporting readiness to adopt change.

This interactive session introduces a response monitoring model designed to help regulators assess progress across six key stages: Exposure, Interest, Comprehension, Knowledge, Attitude, and Decision.

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SPEAKERS DOHA MELHEM VP OF CONSULTING & CHIEF EVALUATOR PIVOTAL RESEARCH

KALI PIETERS POLICY & PROJECTS COORDINATOR COLLEGE OF VETERINARIANS OF ONTARIO

LINDSAY SPROULE DIRECTOR REGULATORY PROGRAMS PERFORMANCE COLLEGE OF VETERINARIANS OF ONTARIO

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October 20th 9 am - 12 pm MT

AI-ASSISTED EXAM CONTENT GENERATION – HOW DOES IT WORK IN PRACTICE? Discover how AI can accelerate exam content development – without compromising quality, security, or compliance. This workshop offers a practical look at how purpose-built AI, guided by human expertise, is transforming the assessment lifecycle and exam development at scale.

Learn how seamlessly integrating AI into your exam development process can lead to faster, accurate, and more efficient outcomes – while ensuring your organization is future proof for AI advances.

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SPEAKERS DR. ISABELLE GONTHIER CHIEF ASSESSMENT OFFICER PSI

SEAN GASPERSON, PHD ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT, ASSESSMENT SERVICES PSI

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October 20th 8 am - 12 pm MT

MASTER CLASS I AI IN PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE: SETTING AND APPLYING PRINCIPLES AND EXPECTATIONS FOR PUBLIC PROTECTION

Artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay. It’s becoming embedded in our everyday lives and being applied in the practice of a myriad of professions within healthcare, legal, accounting, engineering, and other sectors and industries.

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SPEAKERS JONATHAN SAUMIER COUNSEL, LEGAL SERVICES SUPPORT NOVA SCOTIA BARRISTERS’ SOCIETY (NSBS)

DEBORAH ADAMS REGISTRAR & CEO CRPO

JUDA STRAWCZYNSKI CEO AND REGISTRAR CPATA

CAMERON THOMPSON MANAGER OF STANDARDS AND STRATEGY RCDSO

ZUBIN AUSTIN PROFESSOR AND MURRAY KOFFLER RESEARCH CHAIR UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO

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October 20th 1 pm - 4 pm MT

UNLOCKING THE FUTURE: DIGITAL FORENSICS & AI IN PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY INVESTIGATIONS

As technology rapidly evolves, digital forensics and artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming the way professional regulatory investigations are conducted.

This interactive, hands-on workshop will give attendees an up-close look at these cutting-edge tools in action. Participants will explore how digital forensic techniques uncover critical evidence and how AI enhances investigative efficiency, pattern detection, and decision-making.

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SPEAKERS DEAN BENARD CEO BENARD + ASSOCIATES

EUGENE SILVA FORENSIC ANALYST TRACEX DIGITAL FORENSICS

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October 20th 1 pm - 4 pm MT

INTERACTIVE DISCIPLINE HEARING This half-day workshop covers the ‘ins and outs’ of professional discipline hearings. Attendees will participate in adjudicating a simulated discipline hearing and learn about the major steps and common legal issues that can arise with practical and informative commentary from experienced professional discipline lawyers.

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SPEAKERS JASON KULLY PARTNER FIELD LAW

KIM PRECHT PARTNER FIELD LAW

VITA WENSEL LAWYER FIELD LAW

CHELSEY BAILEY PARTNER FIELD LAW

GREG SIM PARTNER FIELD LAW

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October 20th 1 pm - 4:30 pm MT

MASTER CLASS II AI IN REGULATION: UNLOCKING THE POTENTIAL FOR AI IN REGULATORY WORK RESPONSIBLY AND ETHICALLY The use of artificial intelligence (AI) can have the allure of a promise of efficiency. Yet, with public protection mandates, regulators have important elements to consider and navigate when considering and adopting AI tools.

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SPEAKERS TERESA SCASSA CANADA RESEARCH CHAIR IN INFORMATION LAW AND POLICY, FACULTY OF LAW, UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA

TROY JANZEN CHIEF OF PRACTICE, DEPUTY REGISTRAR, AND COMPLAINTS DIRECTOR, COLLEGE OF ALBERTA PSYCHOLOGISTS

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October 20th 8 am - 4 pm MT

FUNDAMENTALS OF REGULATION CNAR’s highly-rated Fundamentals of Regulation Workshop will appeal to anyone who is seeking to learn more about professional regulation in the Canadian context. This compact yet comprehensive program is designed to provide attendees with content that is both practical and informative, featuring presentations from experts in their respective fields in regulation.

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REGISTER TODAY Get the most out of your CNAR 2025 experience! This year’s pre-conference program, which will take place in person only on October 20th, features a range of sessions delivered by CNAR’s valued Partners. CNAR is also very pleased to present our much-anticipated Master Class and highly-rated Fundamentals of Regulation.

Registration for CNAR 2025 Two-Day Conference is not required to attend the workshops.

Separate workshop registration & purchase required (in-person only).

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