Recapping PriFor-Lessons and Directions from the 2026 Primary Care Research Forum
The meeting focused on expanding and strengthening team-based primary care through cross-sector collaboration, local leadership, and sustained investment to improve equitable access and shared learning. PriFor provided an overview of team-based primary care research and practice, highlighting key messages from the September forum. The conference featured 22 oral presentations, 29 poster presentations, four keynotes, panel discussions, and three workshops, showcasing extensive local primary care research and strong student and faculty engagement. Attendees represented all provincial regions and a range of professions, creating opportunities for cross-sector connections and collaboration. A central theme was the need to move from siloed approaches toward integrated team-based care, supported by clear roles, trust, and distributed leadership. Panelists emphasized that effective team-based primary care must remain adaptable and responsive to the needs of individual communities. Participants also highlighted the value of in-person networking in fostering cross-disciplinary relationships and shared learning. Discussions underscored the importance of greater provincial and national collaboration to learn from varied experiences with primary care reform. Speakers stressed that meaningful team integration requires time, local leadership, and clinician involvement in policy development. Government and partners outlined their continued commitment to expanding and strengthening Family Care Teams, with the goal of providing broader and more equitable access to team-based primary care.
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