About this Event
Facts Matter: Health Misinformation and Public Trust
Featuring Keynote Speaker: André Picard
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Doors Open: 11:30 AM • Buffet & Program: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Jacqui Shumiatcher Room, Conexus Arts Centre, Regina, SK
Join us during Co-op week 2025 for a powerful community event hosted by Regina Community Clinic, Saskatchewan's longest-standing health cooperative.
André Picard, award-winning national health writer, author, and Globe and Mail columnist, will headline this special luncheon, offering insight into:
- how health misinformation spreads
- Why it undermines public trust
- What communities like ours can do to push back
This engaging and timely discussion is a must for healthcare professionals, educators, co-operative leaders, and engaged citizens.
Award-Winning National Health Writer and Author
André Picard is the health columnist at The Globe and Mail and the author of six books, most recently “Neglected No More,” about the crisis in eldercare. André has received much acclaim for his writing including the prestigious Michener Award for Meritorious Public Service Journalism and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his dedication to improving health care.
He is a member of the Order of Canada.
André is a graduate of the University of Ottawa and Carleton University, and has received honorary doctorates from eight Canadian universities, including UBC and the University of Toronto.
Tickets
Tickets include a buffet lunch, full program, and access to audience Q&A.
- Public admission: $50
- RCC Member Admisssion: $30 (promo code required)
- Student Admision: $20 (promo code required)
- Tables are available in all categories: RCC Members and Students — to receive the discount, use the promo code you received by email and purchase 8 tickets of the same type in one transaction.
Everyone welcome - seating is limited to 200 guests.
Need help purchasing a ticket offline or have accessibility needs? Please contact us at [email protected] or phone 306.205.3337.
Important Notes
- Seating is limited. Early registration is encouraged.
- Print-at-home or mobile tickets will be accepted at the door.
- GST and PST are included in the ticket prices.
Community Sponsors
This event is supported by generous sponsors who share our commitment to truth in health care and community-driven care.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Conexus Arts Centre, 200 Lakeshore Drive, Regina, Canada
CAD 0.00 to CAD 400.00
