The IAPP Canada Privacy Symposium 2026 is Canada's premier conference dedicated to privacy, AI governance, and cybersecurity law. Organized by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), this event brings together professionals to discuss and navigate the evolving digital landscape in Canada.
The symposium will cover key topics such as Canada's Digital Sovereignty Strategy, global cross-border data transfers, and ethical AI oversight under reformed privacy laws. Attendees can participate in over 35 sessions led by more than 130 speakers, including updates from the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, Philippe Dufresne.
In addition to sessions, the event offers networking opportunities, an exhibit hall featuring over 20 exhibitors, and notable speakers like journalist Peter Mansbridge. Workshops and training classes are also available for those seeking to deepen their expertise.
This symposium is ideal for privacy professionals, AI governance experts, and cybersecurity law practitioners looking to stay informed about Canadian laws and regulations, gain practical insights, and connect with peers in the field.
Speakers(82)
Alex Cameron
Co-Chair, Privacy and Cybersecurity Group; Partner at Fasken
Alex Cameron is a Partner and Co-Chair of the Privacy and Cybersecurity Group at Fasken, focusing on privacy law.
Alexandra Quigley
Senior Counsel, Privacy and Litigation at Dentons
Alexandra Quigley is the Senior Counsel for Privacy and Litigation at Dentons.
Ali Arasteh
Managing Director, Canada at Mandiant Consulting
Ali Arasteh is the Managing Director for Canada at Mandiant Consulting, specializing in cybersecurity services.
Andrea Maciejewski
Associate Attorney at Greenberg Traurig
Andrea Maciejewski is an Associate Attorney at Greenberg Traurig, focusing on privacy and cybersecurity law.
Andréa Rousseau
Chief of Staff to the Associate Deputy Minister, Artificial Intelligence at Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Andréa Rousseau is the Chief of Staff to the Associate Deputy Minister for Artificial Intelligence at Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada.
Angelique Hamilton
Independent Privacy Consultant
Angelique Hamilton is an Independent Privacy Consultant, specializing in privacy compliance and strategy.
Anick Fortin-Cousens
Director, Global Privacy and AI Compliance at TELUS
Anick Fortin-Cousens is the Director of Global Privacy and AI Compliance at TELUS, focusing on privacy and AI governance.
Anne-Marie Hayden
Privacy Consultant at nNovation, Hayden PR
Anne-Marie Hayden is a Privacy Consultant at nNovation and Hayden PR, specializing in privacy communications.
Antoine Guilmain
Partner, Co-leader, Cybersecurity and Data Protection at Gowling WLG
Antoine Guilmain is a Partner and Co-leader of Cybersecurity and Data Protection at Gowling WLG.
Birinder Narang
President Elect at BC Family Doctors
Birinder Narang is the President Elect of BC Family Doctors, focusing on healthcare and privacy.
Brent Arnold
Partner at INQ Law; Founder, Principal, Capstan Legal
Brent Arnold is a Partner at INQ Law and the Founder and Principal of Capstan Legal, with expertise in privacy and cybersecurity law.
Brett Cook
Senior Privacy and Security Counsel at Motorola Solutions
Brett Cook is the Senior Privacy and Security Counsel at Motorola Solutions, focusing on privacy and security law.
Bridget Walshe
Associate Head at Canadian Centre for Cyber Security
Bridget Walshe serves as the Associate Head at the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security.
Caitlin Pencarrick Hertzman
Privacy Consultant
Caitlin Pencarrick Hertzman is a Privacy Consultant, specializing in privacy compliance and strategy.
Christopher Parsons
Acting Director of Technology Policy at Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario
Christopher Parsons is the Acting Director of Technology Policy at the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario.
Constantine Karbaliotis
Counsel at nNovation
Constantine Karbaliotis is Counsel at nNovation, specializing in privacy and data protection law.
Courtenay Kipp
Associate General Counsel, Employment and Privacy at WestJet
Courtenay Kipp serves as the Associate General Counsel for Employment and Privacy at WestJet.
David Fraser
Partner at McInnes Cooper
David Fraser is a Partner at McInnes Cooper, specializing in privacy and technology law.
David Young
Principal at David Young Law
David Young is the Principal at David Young Law, specializing in privacy and data protection law.
Divya Sridhar
Vice President, Global Privacy Division and Privacy Initiatives Operations at BBB National Programs
Divya Sridhar is the Vice President of the Global Privacy Division and Privacy Initiatives Operations at BBB National Programs.
Dominic Rochon
Chief Information Officer at Government of Canada; Deputy Minister of Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
Dominic Rochon serves as the Chief Information Officer for the Government of Canada and Deputy Minister of Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat.
Elizabeth Denham
Chair at Jersey Data Protection Authority
Elizabeth Denham is the Chair of the Jersey Data Protection Authority, with extensive experience in data protection.
Ellie Marshall
Associate at Blake, Cassels & Graydon
Ellie Marshall is an Associate at Blake, Cassels & Graydon, focusing on privacy and data protection law.
Eloïse Gratton
Partner, National Co-Chair, Privacy and Data Management at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
Eloïse Gratton is a Partner and National Co-Chair of Privacy and Data Management at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt.
Ethan Plato
Legal Counsel at Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia
Ethan Plato serves as Legal Counsel at the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia.
Florence So
Counsel at nNovation
Florence So is Counsel at nNovation, specializing in privacy and data protection law.
François Joli-Coeur
Partner at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
François Joli-Coeur is a Partner at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt, specializing in privacy and data management.
Frédérique Horwood
Senior Counsel, Privacy and AI Regulation at Cohere
Frédérique Horwood is the Senior Counsel for Privacy and AI Regulation at Cohere, specializing in AI governance.
Gabe Maldoff
Associate at Goodwin Procter
Gabe Maldoff is an Associate at Goodwin Procter, specializing in privacy and data protection law.
Guillaume Clément
Partner, Cybersecurity Services at KPMG; Founding President, Egyde Conseils
Guillaume Clément is a Partner in Cybersecurity Services at KPMG and the Founding President of Egyde Conseils.
Helene Ammar
Vice President, Enterprise Risk and Privacy Officer at Zafin Labs
Helene Ammar is the Vice President and Enterprise Risk and Privacy Officer at Zafin Labs, specializing in privacy and risk management.
Ibrahim Gedeon
Executive Director at Guardian SafetyNet; CTO Emeritus, TELUS
Ibrahim Gedeon is the Executive Director at Guardian SafetyNet and CTO Emeritus at TELUS, with expertise in technology leadership.
Isabelle Gervais
Deputy Commissioner, Compliance Promotion and Enforcement at Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
Isabelle Gervais serves as the Deputy Commissioner for Compliance Promotion and Enforcement at the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.
Jason Kotler
Founder, CEO at CyberSteward; Founder, CYPFER
Jason Kotler is the Founder and CEO of CyberSteward and the Founder of CYPFER, specializing in cybersecurity.
Jen Rees-Jones
Global Privacy and Data Policy Manager at Meta
Jen Rees-Jones is the Global Privacy and Data Policy Manager at Meta, focusing on privacy policy development.
Jennifer Jin
AI and Data Policy Analyst at Centre for Information Policy Leadership
Jennifer Jin is an AI and Data Policy Analyst at the Centre for Information Policy Leadership, focusing on data policy.
Jessica Gan Lee
Assistant General Counsel, Head of Privacy Legal at OpenAI
Jessica Gan Lee serves as the Assistant General Counsel and Head of Privacy Legal at OpenAI.
Jonathan Dewar
Chief Executive Officer at First Nations Information Governance Centre
Jonathan Dewar serves as the CEO of the First Nations Information Governance Centre, focusing on Indigenous data governance.
Jordan Prokopy
Partner, Data Trust and Privacy at PwC
Jordan Prokopy is a Partner in Data Trust and Privacy at PwC, specializing in privacy and data protection.
Khaled El Emam
Scholar-in-Residence, Professor at University of Ottawa; Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario
Khaled El Emam is a Scholar-in-Residence and Professor at the University of Ottawa, and serves as the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario.
Kirsten Thompson
Partner and National Lead, Privacy and Cybersecurity Group at Dentons
Kirsten Thompson is a Partner and National Lead of the Privacy and Cybersecurity Group at Dentons.
Kristen Holman
Senior Counsel at Sephora Canada
Kristen Holman is the Senior Counsel at Sephora Canada, focusing on legal matters including privacy.
Laura Crestohl
Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
Laura Crestohl is associated with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, contributing to privacy initiatives.
Lise Girard
Présidente at Commission d’accès à l’information du Québec
Lise Girard is the President of the Commission d’accès à l’information du Québec, overseeing information access and privacy.
Lynn Larson
Counsel at Medcan Health Management Inc
Lynn Larson is Counsel at Medcan Health Management Inc, focusing on privacy and health law.
M. Imtiaz Karamat
Associate at Deeth Williams Wall
M. Imtiaz Karamat is an Associate at Deeth Williams Wall, focusing on privacy and technology law.
Maciej Piszcz
Senior Assurance Program Manager, AI and Global Privacy at TrustArc
Maciej Piszcz is the Senior Assurance Program Manager for AI and Global Privacy at TrustArc.
Mandy Lit
Director, Privacy and Compliance, Global Enterprises and High-Growth Tech
Mandy Lit is the Director of Privacy and Compliance for Global Enterprises and High-Growth Tech.
Marc Chénier
Deputy Commissioner and Senior General Counsel at Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
Marc Chénier is the Deputy Commissioner and Senior General Counsel at the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.
Marie Catherine Ducharme
Data, Privacy and Cybersecurity Senior Associate at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Marie Catherine Ducharme is a Senior Associate specializing in data, privacy, and cybersecurity at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati.
Mark Schaan
Associate Deputy Minister at Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Mark Schaan serves as the Associate Deputy Minister at Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada.
Melanie Woodin
President at University of Toronto
Melanie Woodin is the President of the University of Toronto, leading one of Canada's premier educational institutions.
Michael Harvey
Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia at Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia
Michael Harvey serves as the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia, overseeing privacy rights in the province.
Michael Maguire
Executive Director at Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
Michael Maguire is the Executive Director at the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.
Nada Tamim
Advisor, Information Security Governance at RAMQ
Nada Tamim serves as an Advisor for Information Security Governance at RAMQ.
Naomi Ayotte
Member at Commission d'accès à l'information du Québec
Naomi Ayotte is a member of the Commission d'accès à l'information du Québec, focusing on information access and privacy.
Natasha Anzick
Director, Legal; Chief Privacy Officer at Wealthsimple
Natasha Anzick serves as Director of Legal and Chief Privacy Officer at Wealthsimple, focusing on legal and privacy matters.
Nic Wall
Senior Associate at Torys
Nic Wall is a Senior Associate at Torys, specializing in privacy and data protection law.
Nicole Minutti
Senior Health Policy Advisor at Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario
Nicole Minutti is the Senior Health Policy Advisor at the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario.
Noemi Chanda
National Leader, Digital Trust & Privacy at Deloitte
Noemi Chanda is the National Leader for Digital Trust & Privacy at Deloitte, specializing in privacy and data protection.
Pamela Snively
Vice President, Chief Data and Trust Officer at TELUS
Pamela Snively is the Vice President and Chief Data and Trust Officer at TELUS, focusing on data trust and privacy.
Patricia Kosseim
Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario
Patricia Kosseim is the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, overseeing privacy rights in the province.
Patrick Hayden
Physics Professor, Distinguished Research Chair at Stanford University, Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics
Patrick Hayden is a Physics Professor and Distinguished Research Chair at Stanford University and the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics.
Paula Vargas
Director of Privacy Policy, Latin America and Canada at Meta
Paula Vargas is the Director of Privacy Policy for Latin America and Canada at Meta.
Peter Mansbridge
Journalist; Former Chief Correspondent at CBC News
Peter Mansbridge is a renowned journalist and former Chief Correspondent for CBC News, known for his insightful reporting and analysis.
Philippe Dufresne
Privacy Commissioner of Canada at Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
Philippe Dufresne serves as the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, overseeing the protection and promotion of privacy rights for Canadians.
Ruth Marks
Access and Privacy Analyst at Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Newfoundland and Labrador
Ruth Marks is an Access and Privacy Analyst at the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Sara Clodman
Chief Public Affairs and Governance Officer at Canadian Marketing Association
Sara Clodman serves as the Chief Public Affairs and Governance Officer at the Canadian Marketing Association.
Sarah McIntosh
Policy Analyst at Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia
Sarah McIntosh is a Policy Analyst at the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia.
Sharon Bauer
Founder, Privacy Consultant at Bamboo Data Consulting
Sharon Bauer is the Founder and a Privacy Consultant at Bamboo Data Consulting, specializing in data privacy solutions.
Shreya Gupta
Director, Legal Counsel - Technology, AI and Privacy at Loblaw Companies Limited
Shreya Gupta serves as the Director and Legal Counsel for Technology, AI, and Privacy at Loblaw Companies Limited.
Simeon Kanev
Privacy Officer, Business Lead at Alliance for Healthier Communities
Simeon Kanev serves as the Privacy Officer and Business Lead at the Alliance for Healthier Communities.
Sinziana Gutiu
Director, Data Strategy and Partner Services at TELUS
Sinziana Gutiu is the Director of Data Strategy and Partner Services at TELUS, focusing on data strategy and partnerships.
Sonia Carreno
President at IAB Canada
Sonia Carreno serves as the President of IAB Canada, leading initiatives in digital advertising and privacy.
Stacey Gray
Senior Director for U.S. Policy at Future of Privacy Forum
Stacey Gray is the Senior Director for U.S. Policy at the Future of Privacy Forum, focusing on privacy policy development.
Stephan Luciw
Assistant Commissioner, Tribunal and Dispute Resolution Division at Office of Information and Privacy Commissioner Ontario
Stephan Luciw serves as the Assistant Commissioner for the Tribunal and Dispute Resolution Division at the Office of Information and Privacy Commissioner Ontario.
Sujoy Chatterjee
Canada Privacy Officer at RSM
Sujoy Chatterjee serves as the Canada Privacy Officer at RSM, focusing on privacy compliance and risk management.
Suzanne Morin
Vice President, Chief Privacy and Data Ethics Officer at Sun Life
Suzanne Morin serves as the Vice President and Chief Privacy and Data Ethics Officer at Sun Life.
Teresa Scassa
Professor, Canada Research Chair in Information Law and Policy at University of Ottawa
Teresa Scassa is a Professor and Canada Research Chair in Information Law and Policy at the University of Ottawa.
Tina Saban
Associate, Privacy and Data Management at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
Tina Saban is an Associate in Privacy and Data Management at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt.
Tyler Kempt
IT System Administrator at Community Health Centres of Northumberland
Tyler Kempt is the IT System Administrator at the Community Health Centres of Northumberland.
Vance Lockton
Senior Technology Policy Advisor at Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
Vance Lockton is the Senior Technology Policy Advisor at the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.
Event Details
- Date
- May 4-7, 2026
- 4 days
- Location
- 🇨🇦 Toronto, Canada
- Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
- Pricing
- CAD1,345 - CAD1,745
- Audience
- Privacy professionals, AI governance experts, cybersecurity law practitioners
- CLE Credits
- 12 CPEs for main conference; 3.5 CPEs per half-day workshop; 13 CPEs per training class
- Attendees
- Over 1,000 attendees expected