2026 CIPSRT Conference

Dr. Colleen Carney is a Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University and the Director of the Sleep and Depression Laboratory. Their keynote will explore how evidence-based sleep interventions can support individuals recovering from trauma — and offer practical, evidence-based takeaways that you can implement to improve your sleep. 

Dr. Carney is a leading expert on cognitive behavioural insomnia therapy (CBT-I), with 30 years of experience in sleep medicine experience, and over 200 publications, including the first self-help book for those with insomnia and co-occurring trauma, depression, pain and anxiety. They are a passionate advocate for improving access to evidence-based treatments for sleep. 

André Picard is one of Canada’s top health and public policy observers and commentators. He has been a part of The Globe and Mail team since 1987, where he is a health reporter and columnist. He is also the author of six bestselling books. 

Behind his placid exterior lies an inquisitive, perceptive and industrious scribe for whom the work only begins with the official story. André is an eight-time nominee for the National Newspaper Awards, Canada’s top journalism prize. He is also a past winner of the prestigious Michener Award for Meritorious Public Service Journalism. 

André’s work has been recognized by a number of health advocacy groups. He was named Canada’s first “Public Health Hero” by the Canadian Public Health Association and a “Champion of Mental Health” by the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health. In 2023, André was appointed to the Order of Canada for his lifelong dedication to advancing public health understanding and practices within the nation. 

Their keynote will explore beyond duty, sacrifice and resilience: The importance of support systems for the health and well-being of public safety personnel.