RareKids-CAN | From Evidence to Access: Advancing Pediatric Rare Disease Drug Availability in Canada
How can Canada better translate evidence into real-world access for children living with rare diseases
Join RareKids-CAN for an in-depth discussion on the evolving role of health technology assessment and reimbursement policy in improving access to pediatric rare disease care.
Date: February 4, 2026
Time: 5:00–6:00 PM EST
Virtual (Zoom)
Moderators:
- Maryam Oskoui MD, Professor, McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, RareKids-CAN HTA Sub-Platform Co-Lead
- Marc-André Gagnon PhD, Professor, School of Public Policy & Administration, Carleton University
Speakers:
- Matthew McDonald PhD, Director, Pharmaceutical Policy and HTA, Canada’s Drug Agency
- Douglas Clark, Agathon Consulting; former Executive for Patented Medicine Prices Review Board and Pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance




