BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260514T140000Z DTEND:20260514T163000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:LUNCHEON: The Future of Healthcare in Nova Scotia with The Honourable Minister Thompson and Karen Oldfield DESCRIPTION:*REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED*\n\n\n\nThe Future of Healthcare in Nova Scotia with The Honourable Minister Thompson and Karen Oldfield\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nAs Nova Scotia's population grows and healthcare demands increase\, the province is focused on delivering more accessible\, reliable\, and sustainable care.\n\n \n\nJoin The Honourable Minister Thompson and Karen Oldfield\, interim President and CEO of Nova Scotia Health\, for a discussion on the priorities shaping the system today. From large-scale infrastructure projects and innovation efforts to workforce recruitment and retention\, this luncheon will provide a clear look at how the system is adapting and where it's headed.\n\n\n\n \n\nMeet your speakers\n\n\nHonourable Michelle Thompson\, Minister of Health and Wellness\n\n\n The Honourable Michelle Thompson was first elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly as MLA for Antigonish in 2021\, and was appointed Minister of Health and Wellness. She is the Minister responsible for the office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment and Healthcare Redevelopment. \n\n \nMichelle has been a Registered Nurse for 34 years\, working both on the frontlines as a care provider and in leadership roles. Prior to becoming MLA\, Michelle was CEO at RK MacDonald Nursing Home in Antigonish\, was President of the Continuing Care Association of Nova Scotia\, taught nursing part-time at St Francis Xavier University\, and has served as a part-time therapist for a non-profit organisation. Michelle extensively engages with her community through her previous involvement as a board member of the Antigonish Celtics Soccer Club\, the PHAST swim team\, L'Arche\, and Arts Health Antigonish. \n\n\n\nA female leader\, community volunteer\, and mother of three\, Michelle and her husband Darren have called Antigonish home for over 25 years. \n\n \n\n\n\nKaren Oldfield\, President and CEO of Nova Scotia Health\n\n\n\n Karen Oldfield is the interim President and CEO of Nova Scotia Health\, appointed by Premier Tim Houston in an effort to take immediate action to improve health care in Nova Scotia.\n\n\n\n During her more than 18 years of tenure at the Halifax Port Authority as President and CEO\, revenues more than tripled\, enabling the organization to make significant financial investments in strategic port and transportation infrastructure to improve port competitiveness and the livability of the City of Halifax. She has global experience\, particularly in trade development and the establishment of new markets together with deep expertise in supply chain management and logistics. Karen operates and achieves results in complex\, multiparty/stakeholder environments\, particularly at the nexus of levels of government interacting with the private sector.\n\n\n\n Organizational future-proofing and recruiting and developing talent are Karen's passions. Her inquisitive nature and ability to "see around corners" has enabled her to spot themes and trends to keep organizations at the forefront of change.\n\n\n\nKaren is Past Chair of the Board of Governors of Saint Mary's University. She has served as President of the Canadian Chapter of the International Women's Forum\, a global organization comprised of female leaders with a stated mission to further develop female executive and board talent. She serves as Lead Director of Acadian Timber (ADN.TO)\, where Karen is Chair of Nomination and Governance and Executive Compensation as well as a member of the Audit Committee.\n\n \n\n\nThank you to our sponsors!\n\n\n\n Healthcare Support Partner X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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\nThe Future of Healthcare in Nova Scotia with The Honourable Minister Thompson and Karen Oldfield
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As Nova Scotia&rsquo\;s population grows and healthcare demands increase\, the province is focused on delivering more accessible\, reliable\, and sustainable care.
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Join The Honourable Minister Thompson and \;Karen Oldfield\, interim \;President and CEO of Nova Scotia Health\, for a discussion on the priorities shaping the system today. From large-scale infrastructure projects and innovation efforts to workforce recruitment and retention\, this luncheon will provide a clear look at how the system is adapting and where it&rsquo\;s headed.
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Meet your speakers\n\n
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Honourable Michelle Thompson\, \;Minister of Health and Wellness
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\n \;The Honourable Michelle Thompson was first elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly as MLA for Antigonish in 2021\, and was appointed Minister of Health and Wellness. She is the Minister responsible for the office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment and Healthcare Redevelopment. \; \;
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Michelle has been a Registered Nurse for 34 years\, working both on the frontlines as a care provider and in leadership roles. Prior to becoming MLA\, Michelle was CEO at RK MacDonald Nursing Home in Antigonish\, was President of the Continuing Care Association of Nova Scotia\, taught nursing part-time at St Francis Xavier University\, and has served as a part-time therapist for a non-profit organisation. \;Michelle extensively engages with her community through her previous involvement \;as a board member of the Antigonish Celtics Soccer Club\, the PHAST swim team\, L&rsquo\;Arche\, and Arts Health Antigonish. \;
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\nA \;female leader\, community volunteer\, and mother of three\, Michelle and her husband Darren have called Antigonish home for over 25 years. \;
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Karen Oldfield\, President and CEO of Nova Scotia Health
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\n \;Karen Oldfield is the interim President and CEO of Nova Scotia Health\, appointed by Premier Tim Houston in an effort to take immediate action to improve health care in Nova Scotia.
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\n \;During her more than 18 years of tenure at the Halifax Port Authority as President and CEO\, revenues more than tripled\, enabling the organization to make significant financial investments in strategic port and transportation infrastructure to \;improve port competitiveness and the livability of the City of Halifax. She has global experience\, particularly in trade development and the establishment of new markets together with deep expertise in supply chain management and \;logistics. Karen operates and achieves results in complex\, multiparty/stakeholder environments\, particularly at the nexus of levels of government interacting with the private sector.
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\n \;Organizational future-proofing and recruiting and developing talent are Karen&rsquo\;s passions. Her inquisitive nature and ability to &ldquo\;see around corners&rdquo\; has enabled her to spot themes and trends to keep organizations at the forefront of change.
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\nKaren is Past Chair of the Board of Governors of Saint Mary&rsquo\;s University. She has served as President of the Canadian Chapter of the International Women&rsquo\;s Forum\, a global organization comprised of female leaders with a stated mission to further develop female executive and board talent. She serves as Lead Director of Acadian Timber (ADN.TO)\, where Karen is Chair of Nomination and Governance and Executive Compensation as well as a member of the Audit Committee.
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\n LOCATION:Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel - Ballroom UID:e.2481.4392 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260530T114006Z URL:https://business.halifaxchamber.com/events/details/luncheon-the-future-of-healthcare-in-nova-scotia-with-karen-oldfield-4392 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR