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TORONTO - Dennis Giokas (pictured) has joined Alifor as chief product officer. He will oversee Alifor’s further product development and solution partnerships, leveraging his background in scaling-up digital health and clinical systems. He will lead the team that’s defining functionality, priorities, integration strategies, and the product roadmap to guide further development and global rollout. Read More

ST. JOHN’S, NL - Pat Parfrey (pictured left) is no longer the CEO of Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services. Premier Tony Wakeham announced last month that effective immediately, Ron Johnson (pictured right) had been appointed as interim chief executive officer of Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services, replacing Dr. Patrick Parfrey “who is to be recognized for the long service and dedication he has provided to healthcare in our province.” Read More

OTTAWA - The Liberal Party announced last weekend that family physician Dr. Danielle Martin (pictured) will be their candidate for the upcoming federal byelection in University-Rosedale, the downtown Toronto riding Chrystia Freeland held until she stepped down earlier last month. Read More

OTTAWA - The Health Standards Organization (HSO) is delighted to announce the appointment of Frédéric Abergel (pictured), Ph.D., as the new chief executive officer for HSO and Accreditation Canada. Frédéric brings more than 25 years of distinguished leadership in healthcare, with a proven record of driving transformation and innovation across local, regional, and provincial health systems. Read More

WINDSOR, Ont. - The board of directors at Windsor Regional Hospital (WRH) is proud to announce that Kristin Kennedy (pictured) will join WRH as its president and CEO in April 2026. Kristin is well-known to the region following several years as president and CEO of Erie Shores Healthcare (2020 to present) and previously its Chief Nursing Executive (2018-2020). Read More

RICHMOND HILL, Ont. - Mackenzie Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Carmine Stumpo (pictured) as its new president and chief executive officer, effective April 13, 2026. Carmine joins the organization from Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, where he has served as president and CEO since 2018. Read More

THUNDER BAY, Ont. - Bridge Northwest is pleased to welcome Mark Farrow (pictured) as the interim regional chief information officer (CIO) with Northwestern Ontario Hospitals. Mark is a seasoned digital strategist and technical executive leader with an expansive career in healthcare and technology. Read More

TORONTO - After an extensive search, the board of directors of Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is pleased to announce Bruce Squires (pictured) as incoming president and CEO, effective February 2, 2026. Bruce is a nationally respected and accomplished senior healthcare executive with over 30 years of C-suite experience, including more than 12 years leading children’s hospitals. Read More

KELOWNA, BC - Interior Health has officially named Sylvia Weir (pictured) as its permanent CEO. She has served as interim head of the organization since June. “I’m really excited to take on the opportunity on a permanent basis,” said Weir, who steps into the role previously held by Susan Brown. Read More

WATERLOO, Ont. – A major change on the horizon at the University of Waterloo (UW), as president Vivek Goel (pictured), is set to wrap up his time in the role next year. He began his first, and now only, term back in June of 2021, moving over after previously holding various senior positions with the University of Toronto. Prior to that, he served as the CEO of Public Health Ontario from 2008 to 2014. Read More