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The Medico-Legal Society of Toronto was founded in 1950 by doctors and lawyers to promote medical, legal and scientific knowledge, cooperation and understanding between the professions in the interest of justice and the best interests of patients and clients.

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Annual Spring Bouquet of Medico-Legal Cases Educational Program & Dinner

  • 30 Apr 2026
  • 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • OBA Ontario Bar Association - 20 Toronto Street

Registration

  • Your ticket includes a cocktail reception and a three-course meal with wine.

    Special Rate for Allied Health Professionals: Chiropractors, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Physiotherapists, Kinesiologists, and Speech-Language Pathologists.

    Important: To secure this special rate, please contact our office at mlst@mlst.ca to obtain your registration code.

    Full payment of the registration fee is required prior to the event; registrations with incomplete payment will be cancelled.
  • Registration includes a three-course meal with wine.

    Full payment of the registration fee is required prior to the event; registrations with incomplete payment will be cancelled.
  • Registration includes the educational session and a three-course dinner + wine.

    Full payment of the registration fee is required prior to the event; registrations with incomplete payment will be cancelled.
  • Registration includes a three-course meal with wine.

    Full payment of the registration fee is required prior to the event; registrations with incomplete payment will be cancelled.
  • Registration includes a three-course meal with wine.

    Full payment of the registration fee is required prior to the event; registrations with incomplete payment will be cancelled.
  • Registration includes a three-course meal with wine.

    Full payment of the registration fee is required prior to the event; registrations with incomplete payment will be cancelled.

Register


Hear from leading experts on pressing legal and healthcare issues, gain insights from recent landmark cases, and engage in insightful discussions with peers.

  • Allan Rock, former senior federal Cabinet member, and his co-counsel Warda Shazadi Meighen who represent a group of IMG’s challenging the province’s recent changes to CaRMS policy impacting medical residents, will provide an update on the litigation.
  • Duncan Embury will explain Hemmings, a case he argued before the Supreme Court of Canada in February 2026, that will (when released) clarify the limits of legal causation. 
  • Patrick Hawkins will provide updates on recent developments in hospital privileges.
  • Alessandra Feldstein will explain how to navigate the issue of “sexual stereotypes” in regulatory hearings. 
  • Stuart Zacharias will present on a case he recently argued before the Ontario Court of Appeal, involving evidentiary issues applicable to cases involving medical records of participant experts

    With a wide range of topics, there’s something for everyone—don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and engage with peers in the healthcare and legal communities.

    This program qualifies for 2.0 hours of substantive CPD credits.

    Ready to lock in your spot?
    Hit the Register button on the left now to secure your seat.

    Don’t miss a thing — download the event program (PDF) and get all the details. Know someone who shouldn’t miss this? Share it with your colleagues and bring them along.

    Special Rate for Allied Health Professionals: Chiropractors, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Physiotherapists, Kinesiologists, and Speech-Language Pathologists.

    If you’re an Allied Health Professional interested in registering, please contact our office at mlst@mlst.ca to request your registration code.

    To make sure you don’t miss any important updates or materials, please use an email address you check regularly when registering. In addition, add mlst@mlst.ca email address to your safe sender list/whitelist. This will help ensure that all event-related emails reach your inbox and are not accidentally filtered into spam or junk folders.

    MLST reserves the right to cancel or modify speakers, program content, or dates without prior notice and assumes no liability for such changes.

    Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made two (2) weeks or more in advance will receive a 75% refund. Cancellations made less than one (1) week in advance are non-refundable. Delegate substitutions are accepted at no additional cost. For further information, email mlst@mlst.ca or call the MLST office at 416.494.1440 x 258 and speak with Cristina.





    Founded in 1950 by a group of doctors and lawyers, the
    Medico-Legal Society of Toronto
    promotes medical, legal and scientific knowledge, cooperation and understanding between the professions in the interest of justice and in the best interests of patients and clients.

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