­CAPhO Conference 2026

Michael LeBlanc, PharmD, CHE is an oncology pharmacy and healthcare systems leader based in Atlantic Canada, with more than two decades of experience advancing hospital pharmacy practice and interprofessional care. He currently holds a senior leadership role as Director of Pharmacy Professional Practice at Horizon Health Network, a regional health authority in New Brunswick.  In this role, he provides strategic oversight for clinical pharmacy services across multiple sites.

Michael’s professional work has focused on improving the safety, quality, and sustainability of complex medication-use systems, particularly in oncology. He has led and supported initiatives related to chemotherapy safety, clinical service integration, performance measurement, and workforce development. Known for his pragmatic and people-centred leadership style, he places strong emphasis on building trust, supporting professional growth, and creating environments where pharmacists and pharmacy technicians can practice to their full scope.

Michael is actively engaged in mentorship and professional development, both locally and nationally. He has contributed to CAPhO committees and initiatives, supported learners and early-career pharmacists, and is a frequent collaborator on practice advancement research and quality improvement work. 

He holds the Certified Health Executive (CHE) designation from the Canadian College of Health Leaders, reflecting his commitment to continuous learning and effective health system leadership.

Michael is also an active member in the Canadian Society of Healthcare-Systems Pharmacy (CSHP) where he was awarded fellowship status in 2015. He is the past chair of the CSHP Research and Education Foundation.

Jason completed his pharmacy degree at Dalhouise University and his Pharmacy Residency at The Ottawa Hospital. He has practiced as an inpatient Medical Oncology pharmacist for nearly 10 years, from 2010 to 2019 and is a Board-Certified Oncology Pharmacist. He has earned a Master’s in Health Management in 2019. Jason is the Founder of and Oncology Pharmacist at Extend Pharmacy, Ottawa’s first cancer-focused ambulatory oncology pharmacy. His areas of research interest include integration of pharmacy learners into practice, simulation education, oral anticancer therapy education and key performance indicators for pharmacists. He is currently involved in several CAPhO initiatives and is a Regional Clinical Coordinator for the University of Waterloo PharmD program in Ottawa.