Canadian Wild Pig Summit 2026

REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN TO ATTEND VIRTUALLY!

Canadian Wild Pig Summit 2026 | Oct. 27–28

Wild pigs are a shared challenge that requires collective knowledge, strong connections, and coordinated action.

Canadian Wild Pig Summit 2026 is taking place October 27–28 at Keystone Centre #1 - 1175 - 18 Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 7C5, with a virtual participation option.

Hosted by Animal Health Canada, Squeal on Pigs Manitoba, and Manitoba Pork, and Assiniboine College, the Summit will bring together partners from across Canada to exchange knowledge, learn from provincial experiences and strengthen our collective approach to wild pig management.

Topics will include disease surveillance, measuring success, provincial programs, lessons learned and will include panel discussions and opportunities for collaboration.

AGENDA   

Day 1  |  Tuesday, October 27, 2026
BEFORE AN OUTBREAK: PREVENTION AND POPULATION MANAGEMENT
8:30 – 9:00 AM Registration and refreshments
9:00 – 9:15 AM Welcome and Framing the Summit
9:15 – 9:45 AM Wild Pigs in Alberta: Ecology, Disease Risks, Monitoring and Control
SPEAKER: Mathieu Pruvot (University of Calgary)
9:45 – 10:15 AM Break
10:15 – 11:45 AM Managing Wild Pigs Across Canada: Status, Lessons Learned, and Next Steps
SPEAKERS: Wayne Lees (MB), Leanne Heisler (SK), Rob Gau (NT), Isabelle Laurion (QC),
Paula Julio (ON), Hannah McKenzie (AB)
FACILITATOR: Cassidy Klima (Animal Health Canada)
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM Wild Pig Field Tools, Technology and Research Showcase
FORMAT: Booths displaying field tools. Photos and videos will be shared with virtual
participants.
12:30 – 1:30 PM Lunch
1:30 – 2:15 PM Peacetime Surveillance: CanSpotASF
SPEAKER: Amy Snow (Canadian Food Inspection Agency)
2:15 – 3:00 PM Measuring Success: Missouri as a Case Study
SPEAKERS: Kim Pepin and Travis Guerrant (United States Department of Agriculture)
3:00 – 3:30 PM Break
3:30 – 4:00 PM Eradication Success: Kangaroo Island
SPEAKER: Brad Page (Government of South Australia)
4:00 – 4:15 PM Day 1 Closing Remarks
5:30 – 7:00 PM Networking Reception

Day 2  |  Wednesday, October 28, 2026
RESPONSE: INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE AND CANADIAN READINESS
7:45 – 8:00 AM Arrival and refreshments
8:00 – 8:15 AM Day 2 Framing: After an ASF Detection
8:15 – 9:00 AM Sweden: Preparedness Meets Reality
SPEAKER: Karl Ståhl (Swedish Veterinary Agency)
9:00 – 9:30 AM Break
9:30 – 10:30 AM National Preparedness: CFIA’s Wild Pig Surveillance and Response Strategy
SPEAKER: Kristine Lewis (Canadian Food Inspection Agency)
10:30 – 11:00 AM Break
11:00 – 11:45 AM From Plan to Readiness: Manitoba’s Wild Pig Emergency Response Plan
SPEAKER: Wayne Lees (Squeal on Pigs MB)
11:45 AM – 12:00 PM Next Steps and Closing Remarks

  • All times are listed in Central Daylight Time (CDT). The agenda is subject to change.

  • Virtual participants will receive a meeting link closer to the Summit.


We look forward to connecting with colleagues from across Canada, sharing what we are learning, and contributing to the future of wild pig management.

Deadline to register to attend virtually: October 26, 2026

Questions? Please contact Talia Strang at tstrang@animalhealthcanada.ca.

Warm regards,

The Wild Pig Summit Planning Team