{"id":6569,"date":"2026-10-15T10:20:26","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T14:20:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/refontesitedev.wpenginepowered.com\/the-dna-of-pls\/"},"modified":"2026-10-26T15:22:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T19:22:00","slug":"the-dna-of-pls","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/plsevent.ca\/en\/the-dna-of-pls\/","title":{"rendered":"The DNA of PLS"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The DNA of PLS<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t
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PLS brings together health systems and inspires those who transform primary care, front-line health and community services in Canada, day after day.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n \t\t\t\"\"\/\t\t\t\t\t

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PLS is Canada\u2019s largest gathering and event platform dedicated to health, primary care and front-line services, founded and produced by Isabelle Girard, CEO of Productions Plakett, a family-owned company. Each year, it brings together the public and parapublic sector, the community sector, governments and industry, including policy-makers, elected officials, managers, clinicians, researchers and entrepreneurs, united by a shared conviction: front-line care is at the heart of the healthcare system. <\/p>

Its signature event is held every spring in Montreal, and PLS also organizes other activities: forums, co-creation workshops and thematic days. PLS exists to\u202fdrive concrete progress in access to care and the transformation of healthcare systems. Its reports, podcast and other publications\u202fcarry the conversation forward well beyond the events themselves. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Our mission<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t
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Front-line care and primary care are at the heart of the healthcare system and serve as the main point of entry for people across the country. PLS\u2019s mission is to bring together, in one place, those who lead, deliver and reinvent primary care every day, from decision-makers and clinicians to researchers and entrepreneurs. By connecting these perspectives, PLS helps turn strong ideas into concrete solutions and meaningful encounters into lasting collaborations.Through its annual event, strategic forums and thematic days, PLS creates the conditions that accelerate the network\u2019s transformation across Canada and beyond, bringing together on the same stage those who decide, those who provide care and those who innovate.The ultimate goal: faster access to care, a healthier population and a healthcare system better equipped to meet the needs of the people it serves <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Our vision is a Canada where primary and front-line care, the entry point to the entire system, is recognized and organized as the essential pillar it is, for both the health of the population and the strength of the economy. A country where decision-makers, clinicians, researchers and entrepreneurs move forward together; where one province’s best practices quickly inspire the next; where innovation keeps pace with people’s needs; and where Canada\u202freasserts itself as a leader on the international stage, building on a legacy of being among the world\u2019s strongest healthcare systems. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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At PLS, barriers come down. You can speak directly with a minister, with the top executive of a national organization, or run into the managers, clinicians, researchers and entrepreneurs who are advancing health, primary and front-line care, all in the same aisle. You leave with lasting connections rather than a simple list of contacts, because we believe that real collaboration, the kind that actually moves things forward, is born on site, through direct conversation. <\/p>

These encounters also open the door to innovation. Through talks, demonstrations and projects on display, you discover solutions already proven elsewhere, ready to be brought home and adapted. This back-and-forth between inspiration and action is what makes PLS a real opportunity to accelerate the transformation of primary and front-line care. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n

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At PLS, art meets science and games open up discussions. These formats are designed to spark out-of-the-box thinking and draw people in, turning creativity into a working tool, not just a visual signature. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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At PLS, innovation means\u202fnever settling for what already works, but constantly asking how it can work even better. That mindset runs throughout the organization, from reverse showcases and pitch competitions to the PLS IMPACT Gala, a yearly event celebrating the ideas and innovations driving the healthcare network forward.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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At PLS,\u202fprogress is built together. Every contribution matters, from the quietest voice to the most influential.\u202fBy bringing diverse expertise and perspectives together, we create more collectively than any one person could achieve alone.\u202fThat is what true co-creation looks like. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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At PLS, every action and every decision is guided by the same ambition:\u202fto give more, go further and raise the standard at every level. That commitment is reflected\u202fjust as much in our most strategic partnerships as in the smallest details.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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At PLS, rigour starts with the standards we set for ourselves,\u202fbut its impact is felt across the entire ecosystem. Our processes are designed to\u202fchallenge us to improve continuously, raise the bar and never simply repeat what came before. We invest, evolve and move forward\u202ftogether with our community. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Since its beginnings, PLS has brought together more than 10,000 professionals, as well as more than 2,000 organizations and companies actively engaged in primary care and front-line health in Canada. This community brings together stakeholders from every sector, public and its broader sector, community, government and industry, policy-makers, managers, clinicians, researchers and entrepreneurs who reconnect from one edition to the next. It isn\u2019t limited to event days; it extends through Beyond PLS,: our reports, the PLS leaders podcast and other publications that extends the conversation throughout the year. Ultimately,\u202fit is this community, not the event alone, that gives PLS its strength, relevance and lasting impact. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n \t\t\t\"\"\/\t\t\t\t\t

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PLS acts as a catalyst for Canada\u2019s primary and front-line care ecosystem. It connects political decision-makers, managers, clinicians, researchers and entrepreneurs who might otherwise never have the opportunity to cross paths. It also serves as a\u202fplatform for major announcements, innovation launches and sector-specific gatherings that help move the healthcare system forward.It is where\u202fideas gain momentum, conversations take shape and the future of the network is explored collectively, creating opportunities for exchange and collaboration that extend far beyond a traditional congress.Through BEYOND PLS, its reports, the PLS Leaders podcast and other publications, PLS\u202fsustains this dialogue throughout the year rather than limiting it to a few days on the calendar. It is this continuity,\u202ffrom one edition to the next and far beyond the events themselves, that sets PLS apart from\u202fa traditional event platform. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Since its creation in 2019, the annual PLS has become the largest gathering dedicated to primary care and front-line health in Canada. In 2026, it brought together 1,800 participants at the Palais des Congr\u00e8s de Montr\u00e9al, with more than 130 speakers and nearly 200 exhibiting companies. <\/p>

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It all begins in 2016 with the first Congr\u00e8s des services de premi\u00e8re ligne (CSPL), launched by the Association des cliniques m\u00e9dicales du Qu\u00e9bec (ACMQ). But the idea and the initiative came from one person, Isabelle Girard, a trained nurse turned health entrepreneur and then executive director of the ACMQ. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\"\"\/\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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In 2019, the association closes its doors, but the event carries on: the demand is real, and the momentum was undeniable. Isabelle took the reins and expanded its vision beyond medical clinics, bringing together the entire front-line and primary care ecosystem, from community pharmacies to professionals across disciplines. The event became Premi\u00e8re Ligne en Sant\u00e9.<\/strong> <\/p>

Despite the pandemic, PLS continued to evolve.\u202fMajor keynote speakers and\u202fan expanding program of panel discussions followed, gaining further momentum from 2022 onward. In 2023, as its English-speaking audience continued to grow,\u202fPremi\u00e8re Ligne en Sant\u00e9\u202fbecame\u202fPLS, reflecting an increasingly national reach. <\/p>

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Today, PLS is the largest event in Canada dedicated to primary care and front-line health. With the ambition of becoming the largest in the world, PLS is charting its course toward a resolutely international reach. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

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A nurse by training and serial entrepreneur, Isabelle is the founder, creator and producer of PLS and the CEO of Productions Plakett, the company behind the PLS events. With an extensive network and a sharp grasp of healthcare issues, she brings a rare strategic vision and a knack for rallying decision-makers, professionals and industry around one shared goal: advancing primary and community-based care. Every day, she stays close to the field, attuned to the network's needs and shifts, and that proximity feeds the program. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n \t\t\t\"\"\/\t\t\t\t\t

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Philippe carries the creative vision of the event. Drawing on his years as a lead 3D animator, he shapes a cohesive, striking visual identity that runs through the entire program, from the stage to the digital tools, to capture and inspire every participant. He also steers the finances of Productions Plakett, a dual role where the discipline of numbers meets an eye for image. Every day, he makes sure each detail tells the same PLS story. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n \t\t\t\"\"\/\t\t\t\t\t

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Nicolas orchestrates every logistical and technical aspect of the event, from the stage to registration, from build-out to digital tools. He coordinates teams and partners to deliver a polished experience worthy of PLS\u2019s ambitions. Day to day, he\u2019s the one who turns every idea and every project into concrete action, until everything is ready and working, without exception. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n \t\t\t\"\"\/\t\t\t\t\t

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Houssam creates value through the organization's digital tools and leads the development of the PLS app. His technical rigour keeps every platform reliable, from the website to the participants' mobile experience. Every day, he turns the needs of the team and the field into concrete, scalable digital solutions. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n \t\t\t\"\"\/\t\t\t\t\t

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Benoit supports Isabelle and the team on the organization's major directions, from positioning to the business opportunities that raise the event's profile. Every day, he brings a sharp outside eye, challenging ideas and helping turn the ambitions of PLS into a concrete action plan. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Louis joins us as a consultant to orchestrate the entire audiovisual side of the event: technical partners, lighting, video capture and show calling. He leads a crew of several dozen technicians during the event, with top-tier experience built on major productions like Osheaga and \u00cele Soniq. Every day, he works hand in hand with the creative and production teams to deliver a flawless technical experience. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Pierre Roy creates the lighting that gives PLS its rhythm and atmosphere. Every stage, every panel and every highlight is designed to capture attention and showcase those who take the floor. Trained on the road with rock bands, then alongside artists like Lynda Lemay and \u00c9ric Lapointe, he lit the opening acts for the Rolling Stones and Van Halen. He brings to PLS the rigor of major productions and a rare ability to adapt. The result: a congress that feels like an experience, not just a series of conferences. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Christine is the voice that sets the tone for the congress. From the opening plenary to the IMPACT PLS Gala, she commands the stage with a presence that brings the room together and sets the energy. For the past two years, she has also been the interviewer for the PLS Leaders Podcast, recorded live at the PLS congress in the Leaders\u2019 Agora. Her gift: putting her guests at ease so they share the most inspiring things they have to offer. With her, PLS\u2019s big ideas resonate well beyond the event. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Trained at the ITHQ in Montr\u00e9al, she spent more than ten years at Air Canada as a flight attendant and then as a service director, before turning to concierge services. At PLS, she coordinates logistics and communications and looks after the quality of the entire speaker journey, from the first contact to the moment they step on stage. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Every partnership starts with genuine listening: your goals, your message, the value you want to create. From there, we build a custom project together, designed to be meaningful, distinctive and grounded in measurable value. <\/p>

Becoming a PLS partner means taking your place at the heart of Canada’s largest gathering in primary and front-line care, alongside the decision-makers shaping the future of the network. It means seeing change take shape as it happens and positioning your organization at the forefront, as a leader with a fresh perspective on what comes next. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n \t\t\t\"\"\/\t\t\t\t\t

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Day reserved for partners and exhibitors, featuring Connect PLS, a B2B networking activity open to all<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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An elegant signature evening dedicated to innovation in primary care, front-line health and social services, held alongside PLS in Montr\u00e9al. This is where the seven PLS Awards and the Tribute Award are presented, in a true show blending art, laughter and emotion, honouring the innovations transforming the network, one at a time. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n \t\t\t\"\"\/\t\t\t\t\t

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A one-day event, by invitation only (no tickets for sale), entirely dedicated to community pharmacy. It brings together the whole ecosystem, pharmacists, managers and industry partners, around the issues specific to their practice: vaccination, oncology, scope of practice, interdisciplinarity. The 2027 edition takes place in September, date to be confirmed. No exhibit booths, but visibility partnerships are available. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n \t\t\t\"\"\/\t\t\t\t\t

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Four half-day co-design and co-creation sessions, co-organized with CEPSEM, to roll out the solutions from the Rewriting Healthy Aging workshop held at PLS 2026 and facilitated by Roch Fortin: 732 ideas, about twenty of them selected as ready to act on now<\/p>

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Reinvent the home support and residential care pathway, and turn living environments into levers for health<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

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Subscribe to the PLS newsletter to receive the latest news, event dates, and program announcements directly in your inbox. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram, revisit our conference sessions on our YouTube channel, or discover the PLS Leaders podcast. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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