From Talk to Tactics: Defining Priorities, Designing Solutions | Newbridge 1
January 31, 2026 from 1:15pm EDT to 2:45pm EDT
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Reach consensus on the most immediate issues that require attention and prioritize them for action.
- Develop SMART objectives and accountability plans for each identified issue
- Generate and pitch innovative solutions foster creative problem-solving and commitment to implementation.
Speakers / Panelists
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A critical assessment of the current state of quality in Canada | Newbridge 1
January 29, 2026 from 1:00pm EDT to 2:00pm EDT -
Workforce Planning: Not Your Traditional Solutions | Newbridge 1
January 31, 2026 from 10:00am EDT to 11:30am EDT -
From Talk to Tactics: Defining Priorities, Designing Solutions | Newbridge 1
January 31, 2026 from 1:15pm EDT to 2:45pm EDT -
Icebreaker: Lay of the Land | Newbridge 1
January 29, 2026 from 9:30am EDT to 10:00am EDT -
Reirradiation in Focus: Interprofessional Strategies for Safer, High-Quality Care | Newbridge 1
January 30, 2026 from 1:00pm EDT to 3:00pm EDT -
Lessons Learned or Lessons Ignored: Are We Ready? | Newbridge 1
January 31, 2026 from 11:30am EDT to 12:30pm EDT -
From Talk to Tactics: Defining Priorities, Designing Solutions | Newbridge 1
January 31, 2026 from 1:15pm EDT to 2:45pm EDT -
From Talk to Tactics: Defining Priorities, Designing Solutions | Newbridge 1
January 31, 2026 from 1:15pm EDT to 2:45pm EDT -
COMP President Welcome and Winter School Directors Address | Newbridge 1
January 29, 2026 from 9:00am EDT to 9:30am EDT -
From Talk to Tactics: Defining Priorities, Designing Solutions | Newbridge 1
January 31, 2026 from 1:15pm EDT to 2:45pm EDT -
COMP President Remarks & Winter School Directors Summary | Newbridge 1
January 31, 2026 from 2:45pm EDT to 3:00pm EDT
Amanda Caissie
Head, Department of Radiation Oncology
Amanda Caissie
Amanda Caissie
Head, Department of Radiation Oncology
Dr. Amanda Caissie MD, PhD, FRCPC is Head of Dalhousie University’s Department of Radiation Oncology (DRO). Her contributions to national and international radiotherapy quality improvement initiatives include co-founder/co-lead of the Canadian Artificial intelligence and big Data in Radiotherapy Alliance (CADRA) and member of the Canadian Partnership for Quality Radiotherapy (CPQR) Steering committee as well as the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) Big Data subcommittee. Aiming to align clinical and research priorities for digital health solutions across the continuum of cancer care, her academic interest lies in use of Big Data to support health learning systems.
Brian Liszewski
Advisor, Radiation Therapy and Infrastructure Planning
Brian Liszewski
Brian Liszewski
Advisor, Radiation Therapy and Infrastructure Planning
Brian Liszewski is a radiation therapist and Advisor for Radiation Therapy and Infrastructure Planning at Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario) whose career has been defined by a passion for quality, safety, and data-driven innovation in radiation oncology. Over nearly twenty years, he has advanced provincial and pan-Canadian initiatives through the Canadian Partnership for Quality Radiotherapy (CPQR), contributing to the development of the National System for Incident Reporting in Radiation Treatment (NSIR-RT) as well as pan-Canadian and international quality assurance guidelines and patient engagement frameworks.
As Co-founder of the Canadian Artificial Intelligence and Big Data in Radiotherapy Alliance (CADRA), Brian is helping to shape Canada’s AI-enabled future in oncology through projects focused on data harmonization, nomenclature standards, and responsible AI integration. He continues to bridge clinical insight with system-level strategy to drive safer, smarter, and more connected care across the country.
Grounded in quality and guided by innovation, Brian’s ongoing work connects clinical practice with data science to drive continuous improvement in radiation therapy safety, performance, and person-centered care.
Kristi MacKenzie
Executive Director
Kristi MacKenzie
Kristi MacKenzie
Executive Director
Kristi MacKenzie is the Executive Director of the Canadian Association of Provincial Cancer Agencies (CAPCA), where she works alongside national health leaders to collaboratively address key issues impacting cancer care delivery across Canada. She brings extensive experience from leadership roles at the provincial, regional, and local levels of the healthcare system. Prior to joining CAPCA, Kristi served as the Regional Cancer Program Director for the Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Regional Cancer Program and as Director of Hematology at the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto and a Master of Health Administration from the University of British Columbia. Kristi is also a Certified Health Executive with the Canadian College of Health Leaders. Throughout her career, Kristi has been recognized for her collaborative approach, strategic leadership, and ability to implement health system initiatives that enhance the quality and performance of care. She is a committed health promotion advocate with a strong passion for improving community health and advancing equitable access to care.
Kathleen Surry
Academic Medical Physicist
Kathleen Surry
Kathleen Surry
Academic Medical Physicist
Dr. Kathleen Surry is Academic Medical Physicist at the Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre, London Health Sciences Centre, with clinical and research interests in HDR brachytherapy, and GYN cancer care, as well as process and documentation. She is an Assistant Professor in Oncology and the Director of the CAMPEP graduate program in Medical Biophysics at Western University, with a passion for teaching and mentorship and the importance of professionalism in clinical physics. Finally, Kathleen is the current COMP President, where she is honoured to be serving the Canadian Medical Physics community.