Canadian Wild Pig Summit 2026

Registration Now Open: Canadian Wild Pig Summit 2026 | Oct. 27–28

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

Registration is now open for the Canadian Wild Pig Summit 2026, taking place October 27–28 in Brandon, Manitoba, 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.

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 – 8:15 AM Arrival and refreshments
8:15 – 8:30 AM Day 2 Framing: After an ASF Detection
8:30 – 9:30 AM Sweden: Preparedness Meets Reality
SPEAKER: Karl Ståhl (Swedish Veterinary Agency)
9:30 – 10:00 AM Break
10:00 – 11:00 AM National Preparedness: CFIA’s Wild Pig Surveillance and Response Plans
SPEAKER: Kristine Lewis (Canadian Food Inspection Agency)
11:00 – 11:30 AM Break
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM From Plan to Readiness: Manitoba’s Wild Pig Emergency Response Plan
SPEAKER: Wayne Lees (Squeal on Pigs MB)
12:15 – 12:30 PM Next Steps and Closing Remarks
All times are listed in Central Daylight Time (CDT). Agenda is subject to change.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

You may participate in person in Brandon, MB, or virtually.

Registration Deadline: Sunday, October 18, 2026

For in-person participants, refreshments and lunch will be provided and preferred-rate hotel information will follow. Virtual participants will receive a meeting link closer to the Summit.

More information is coming soon, including the detailed agenda, venue and hotel information, field activity details and virtual participation instructions.

We hope you’ll join us in Brandon or online to connect with colleagues from across Canada, share what we are learning and contribute to the future of wild pig management.

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

Warm regards,

The Wild Pig Summit Planning Team