57th CAPS Annual Meeting

57th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association of Paediatric Surgeons

September 24-26, 2026 at the Sheraton Newfoundland Hotel, St. John's, NL.

Please find the meeting schedule here: CAPS 2026 Program

We are delighted to have Dr. Peter Masiakos as our 2026 JPS/Fred Macleod lecturer!

Dr. Peter T. Masiakos, is the Director of Pediatric Trauma Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital and a Professor at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Masiakos is a nationally and internationally recognized leader in pediatric trauma care, injury prevention, and health policy. Over the past two decades, he has combined clinical excellence with a deep commitment to addressing the social and structural determinants of childhood injury.

Dr. Masiakos has built a remarkable career at the intersection of surgery, public health, and advocacy. He founded the Massachusetts General Hospital Trauma and Injury Prevention Program and later co-founded and now co-directs the MGH Center for Gun Violence Prevention, one of the nation’s leading academic programs addressing firearm injury as a public health crisis. His advocacy has directly informed legislation—Dr. Masiakos has helped to draft, testify for, and champion more than eleven Massachusetts injury prevention laws, including two landmark gun safety measures that have served as national models.

Through his scholarship, mentorship, and tireless advocacy, Dr. Masiakos has demonstrated how surgeons can extend their impact far beyond the operating room, improving not only the lives of individual patients but also the safety and well-being of communities nationwide.

PLEASE REGISTER AND BOOK YOUR HOTEL ROOM AT THE CONFERENCE HOTEL!

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
Early bird rates are in effect until August 20th. Register now using the link below:
https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/register/event/76986?preview=false

CONFERENCE HOTEL

Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland
115 Cavendish Sq, St John’s, NL A1C 3K2

The early booking period has passed, please contact the reservations team at reservations@sheratonhotelnewfoundland.com if you require hotel booking. 

The hotel will be pleased to honour the CAPS meeting guestroom rates 3 days pre and 3 days post group dates, based upon availability. Please contact the hotel directly at reservations@sheratonhotelnewfoundland.com to make reservations if pre and post dates are required or if you have any difficulty with booking your room!

St. John's is a great city worth discovering! If you are interested in visiting the St. John's area and wish to extend your hotel stay, you can do so with the instructions through the hotel booking link and enjoy the CAPS discount!

Please be sure to book your conference hotel via this link. Any unused rooms will be charged back to CAPS as an added meeting expense.

There is an excellent social program to allow our meeting delegates to explore the natural wonders of the area as well as the history of the city:

 Bird Island Boat Tour - SPACES ARE STILL AVAILABLE!!

• 4 hours (2 hours on boat)
• 30 spots guaranteed to O'Brien's to move boat time 
• $125 + HST per person
• 1:45 PM - 5:45 PM
• Description: This tour starts with a picturesque drive up the Southern Shore to the historic Irish outport community of Bay Bulls. From there, you'll embark on an exciting excursion with O’Brien’s Boat Tours to the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve Bird Islands. These islands are a bustling haven for millions of Atlantic Puffins, Murres, and Kittiwakes during the spring and summer months. Keep watch for whales, often spotted in this nutrient-rich marine area, and if you're visiting in late spring or early summer, you may even catch a glimpse of a majestic iceberg.

 Historic St. John's & Cape Spear Tour

• 3 hours (bus makes frequent stops with opportunities to get off)
• Minimum 10 people for private tour
• $70 + HST per person (gratuity is additional)
• 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
• Description: Discover the vibrant city of St. John’s and its scenic surroundings, including Cape Spear, the most easterly point in North America. Your local guide will share the area's rich history, fascinating legends, and charming local tales, all delivered with the good humour Newfoundlanders are so well known for. Take in stunning views from Cabot Tower and Signal Hill, explore a cliffside World War II gun battery, spot whales and seabirds, and visit the oldest standing lighthouse in North America. Additional highlights include Quidi Vidi Village, Jellybean Row, Government House, the Roman Catholic Basilica, and an introduction to the shops and restaurants of the downtown core.

We look forward to seeing you in St. John's, Newfoundland this September!  

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Educational Objectives

The Annual meeting of the Canadian Association of Paediatric Surgeons is intended to provide 3 days of comprehensive continuing education in the field of pediatric general and thoracic surgery.  Specifically, the objectives are to:

- Present and identify from current updates and advances in clinical paediatric surgery: Support the exchange of knowledge on advances in clinical paediatric surgery and the pathophysiology of paediatric surgical disorders, where both presenters and attendees contribute to and learn from the discussions. (Medical Expert, Collaborator, Scholar)

- Evaluate collaborative group discussions:  Evaluate the group discussions on controversial issues and topics in paediatric surgery to identify the approaches that foster collaboration. This will be achieved through: 1) presentation and critical discussion of scientific papers by trainees, paediatric surgeons and allied healthcare workers; 2) interactive panel discussions and debates that allow presenters and attendees to learn from each other on the clinical management and ethical aspects of paediatric surgery topics. (Communicator, Collaborator, Leader)

- Discuss broad participation and knowledge sharing: Discuss the full breadth of paediatric surgery topics through the presentation of original clinical and basic science research as well as interesting cases and/or innovative new treatments. Presenters, who are also learners will be encouraged to share and acquire updates on the latest new developments in clinical and basic science research, as well as trends influencing the field of paediatric surgery. (Communicator, Collaborator, Scholar, Leader)

- Demonstrate active participation in a panel discussion on controversial topics in paediatric surgery: Controversial topics will be presented using a panel of experts while encouraging active participation and robust discussion from the audience ensuring a dynamic and inclusive exchange of knowledge. (Scholar, Medical Expert, Communicator)