Toronto, ON: For the fifth time in 15 years, Toronto is host to Canada’s largest and most comprehensive annual conference for family physicians and other health professionals as presented by the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC), the Ontario College of Family Physicians, and the CFPC’s Section of Teachers and Section of Researchers. More than 4,000 delegates from around the country will meet for Family Medicine Forum (FMF) at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC), the premier venue of choice for show organizers. The four-day conference is expected to bring an estimated $5.1 million in economic impact to the city.
 
“MTCC is a stunning venue in the heart of the city that can accommodate our vast meeting space and exhibit needs,” says Jennifer Campbell, Director of Conferences and Events at the CFPC. “The MTCC delivers outstanding service and their team goes above and beyond to ensure success for our staff and delegates.”
 
During FMF, delegates will attend educational and keynote sessions, network with colleagues, and celebrate achievements in family medicine practice, teaching, and research. More than 200 exhibitors will fill MTCC’s South Building exhibition halls, and new to this year’s event is a special feature for delegates: The Canadian Forces Role 2 Mobile Field Hospital. Just returned from recent deployments in Haiti and the Philippines, the working hospital is a one-of-a-kind display that reflects the important work of family doctors who work with the Canadian Forces around the world. Visit www.fmf.cfpc.ca for details.
 
“We encourage delegates to explore the city during their time here,” adds Campbell. “We anticipate they will have an incredible time overall as they experience the culture, warmth, variety, and diversity that Toronto as to offer.”
 
“On behalf of the entire convention centre, I’d like to extend a warm welcome to CFPC as they gather for their 15th annual meeting,” says Barry Smith, President and CEO of MTCC. “We’re thrilled to open our doors once again to this group of family physician members and health professionals so that they may continue to enrich the family medicine practice in Canada.”
 
About the College of Family Physicians of Canada
The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) represents more than 35,000 members across the country.  It is the professional organization responsible for establishing standards for the training and certification of family physicians. The CFPC reviews and accredits continuing professional development programs and materials that enable family physicians to meet certification and licencing requirements and lifelong learning interests.  It also accredits postgraduate family medicine training in Canada’s 17 medical schools. The College provides quality services, supports family medicine teaching and research, and advocates on behalf of family physicians and the specialty of family medicine. For further information, please visit www.cfpc.ca
 
About the Metro Toronto Convention Centre
The Metro Toronto Convention Centre is Canada's number one convention and trade show facility. Over the past 30 years, the Centre has hosted over 18,000 events, entertained more than 55 million guests and has added $5.1 billion in direct spending to the community. For further information, please visit http://www.mtccc.com/index.aspx
 

 
Media enquiries:
Christine Tse                                                 
Metro Toronto Convention Centre             
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E: ctse@mtccc.com
 
Jayne Johnston, Director of Communications
College of Family Physicians of Canada
C: (905) 407-9140
E: jjohnston@cfpc.ca
 
Jennifer Campbell, Director of Events
College of Family Physicians of Canada
C: (416) 219-6482
E: jcampbell@cfpc.ca