The Canadian Forensic Nursing Symposium

June 6th, 2024 , Gatineau, Quebec

Shape the Future of Forensic Nursing in Canada

Forensic nursing takes center stage at the Canadian Forensic Nursing Symposium on June 6th, 2024 in Gatineau, Quebec. Join us for an inspiring day where cutting-edge research, expert insights, and innovative practices converge to shape the future of forensic care in Canada.

Registration


Secure your spot now for the 2024 Canadian Forensic Nursing Symposium. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from distinguished experts, witness cutting-edge demonstrations, and connect with professionals from across the country. 


Registration includes: Meet & Greet the night before the symposium, breakfast, lunch, coffee and refreshments. 

CFNA Member Tickets

Enter the CFNA Member Ticket Code found in the classroom for these rates!

Early Bird (December 1 - March 23, 2024): $98.00 

Regular Rate (March 24 - April 19, 2024): $125.00

Late Registration (April 20 - May 13, 2024): $150.00

Other Tickets

Non CFNA Members (December 1, 2023 - May 13, 2024): $150.00

Student Rate (December 1, 2023 - May 13, 2024): $50.00

Attendees of the NENA Conference can receive an additional 10% off their CFNA Symposium ticket

Attendees of the CFNA Symposium will receive a 10% discount code for the NENA Conference upon purchase of their Symposium ticket. 

Meet our Sponsors & Exhibitors

  Janet Lakusta

Interested in becoming an Exhibitor at the 2024 Canadian Forensic Nursing Symposium? Email treasurer@canadianforensicnurse.org for more details! Exhibitor fee: $250 CAD

Conference Day Schedule


Room(s) open: 07:30 Breakfast available, exhibitors available

08:00 - 08:15: Welcome and Opening Remarks: Aimee Falkenberg, President of CFNA

08:20 - 08:50: Peds highlight: Tanya Smith

09:00 - 09:40: Keynote: Dr. Leigh Chapman RN, PhD

09:40 - 10:00: Break - Refreshments available (Posters to view, tea, coffee, juice, water, small appetizers)

10:00 - 11:15: Strangulation Testimony: Polly Campbell & Winston Sayson 

11:15 - 11:45: Corrections: Cybele Angel 

11:45 - 12:00: Open Forum: Attendee input: key issues prioritizing for CFNA

12:00 - 13:30: Lunch Break, Keynote & Award Presentation 


12:30 Keynote Address: Winston Sayson K.C., M.G.C

13:15 Presentation of Awards 2024: CFNA Visionary Award & Outstanding Contribution Award


13:30 - 14:30: Death Investigation and Forensic Photography at the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner’s Service: Lindsey Denis and Kelland Sundhal

14:30 - 14:50: Break - View Posters, refreshments available 

14:50 - 15:20: Demonstration Forensic Photography: Cortexflo

15:30 - 16:30: Human Trafficking: Tara Leach and Tara Wilkie

16:30: Closing remarks: Symposium Committee Members


Agenda is subject to change

Conference Location

Hilton Lac-Leamy

3 Boulevard du Casino

Gatineau-Ottawa Quebec, J8Y 6X4

Book using the link below and receive a special conference rate.